Shreyas Iyer (Image credit: AFP Photo) NEW CHANDIGARH: Shreyas Iyer first tasted IPL captaincy in turbulent circumstances. In an awkward press conference midway through the 2018 season, flanked by head coach Ricky Ponting, Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) stalwart Gautam Gambhir stood down owing to woeful form and the team’s embarrassing run. Gambhir announced Iyer…
Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj noted that Indian crime narratives are expanding beyond Mumbai, with compelling stories emerging from regions like Uttar Pradesh. He highlighted the artistic potential of these real-life narratives, particularly praising the “amazing” portrayal of women in the book ‘Mafia Queens of India’, expressing a desire to see them adapted for the screen. Filmmaker…
Pune: The Loni Kand police on Friday afternoon rescued a 12-year-old boy who was engaged in construction work for a toilet and washroom at a Zilla Parishad (ZP) school in Wadegaon, Shirur taluka.Police constable Rohit Mane from Loni Kand police station filed a complaint against the contractor. A case has been registered under the Juvenile…
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday described dairy development as the backbone of the rural economy, highlighting Uttar Pradesh’s leading position in milk production.Speaking at an event at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Yogi said the dairy sector was playing a key role in boosting rural incomes and employment.The event marked the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (File photo) The 2026 West Bengal Assembly election is once again being fought not just on governance, welfare, or corruption, but on something far more visceral. The identity. As the campaign sharpens, the familiar charge of “bohiragoto” has returned to the centre of the political…
Goan Feni/Image: TOI file Traditional Indian spirits Mahua and Goan Feni have entered the UK market this week, as demand grows for heritage and craft beverages.The launch has been led by UK-based retailer Maharaja Drinks, which introduced a new range featuring three Feni variants and one Mahua spirit.Feni, a Goan spirit made from cashew apples…
Dalal Street ended the week in green, lifting the combined market value of eight of India’s top ten companies by Rs 1,87,497.45 crore in the past week. Bharti Airtel stood out as the biggest gainer during this period.The broader market remained upbeat, with the BSE Sensex advancing 943.29 points, or 1.21 per cent, and the…
Isha Koppikar has slammed underage drinking in Mumbai, claiming minors get alcohol “freely” in pubs with “no questions asked, no accountability.” Calling for stricter ID checks, she warns, “Every missed ID check puts a young life in danger,” and urges parents, authorities, and venues to prioritise safety over profit and protect children. Isha Koppikar has…
SSC GD Constable 2026 exam city intimation slip The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the exam city intimation slip for the Constable (GD) recruitment examination 2026 today, April 19, 2026. Candidates who have registered for Constable (General Duty) posts in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Secretariat Security Force (SSF), Assam Rifles, and Sepoy…
Matheesha Pathirana (Pic credit: KKR) NEW DELHI: A struggling Kolkata Knight Riders received a timely lift on Sunday with the arrival of Sri Lankan pace sensation Matheesha Pathirana, offering a ray of hope to a side languishing at the bottom of the points table. The franchise confirmed his arrival ahead of their crucial afternoon clash…
