MUMBAI: Maharashtra Charity Commissioner has asked the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) to respond by Oct 12 to complaints from its vice-chairmen, Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh, escalating an internal governance battle that could change how Tata Sons is controlled.In separate complaints filed on Sept 25, Srinivasan and Singh alleged that SDTT had exceeded its…
Virat Kohli may be one of the biggest names in international cricket, but former India head coach Rahul Dravid believes the star could also have what it takes to face the cameras for a Bollywood film. While discussing cricketers who could make good actors, Dravid recalled Kohli’s mimicry skills and his extensive experience in advertising.In…
Sourav Ganguly (Image credit: Delhi Capitals) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has returned to Delhi Capitals as the team’s head coach for the 2027 Indian Premier League season.Ganguly takes over from Hemang Badani, under whom Delhi Capitals missed out on the IPL playoffs in the last two seasons. Ganguly’s long association with DC Ganguly first…
Karl Deisseroth was working late on a research paper and had just gone to lie down when a call from Stockholm arrived with news that would change his night. The Stanford psychiatrist and scientist had been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, sharing the honour with Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for…
Pitru Paksha 2026 is a significant time for Hindu families to honor their ancestors through charitable acts. Many families participate in donations of food, clothing, and practical items to the needy. Black sesame seeds and ghee hold special religious significance during these observances. Observers are encouraged to give with respect rather than for status. Ultimately,…
Several voters are complaining that the booth level officers (BLOs) appointed by the state election commission (EC) are not visiting their homes. (Representative image) MUMBAI: Though the Election Commission gave an assurance in a statement issued in the last week of Sept that booth-level officers (BLOs) would visit homes of those served with notices under…
Allen Park will undergo a transformation this year as it prepares to host a Durga Puja celebration (Pic: Indranil Das/TOI) KOLKATA: Allen Park, one of Kolkata’s most recognisable Christmas destinations, is set to take on a very different festive identity this year as the Park Street landmark hosts a Durga Puja for the first time…
Amid harassment probe, ACP Bhagat steps aside from Addl DCP charge NEW DELHI: Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Connaught Place Vivek Bhagat, who was promoted to the rank of Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Addl DCP), has sought withdrawal of the order assigning him the post, citing an ongoing inquiry into allegations of sexual harassment.Following his…
Meryl Streep has made a seven-figure gift to the National Women’s History Museum as the institution prepares to expand how women’s stories are taught and shared across the United States. The donation will support digital projects designed to take historical material beyond a traditional museum setting, including resources that can be used in classrooms and…
Cabinet may clear Rs 10,000 crore SME growth fund, integrated logistics authority NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet is likely to take up two proposals linked to the government’s growth and infrastructure priorities, including the setting up of an Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority and the Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund announced in the Union…
