Imagine being a topper of the board exam result, and being mocked for your facial hair. Prachi Nigam is a testament to it. There are stories that arrive wrapped in celebration, and then there are stories that carry an unease beneath the thunderous claps. Prachi Nigam’s story belongs to the latter. It stands as a…
Actress Rashmika Mandanna received a heartwarming surprise on her 30th birthday from her father, who gifted her a bungalow named ‘Serenity’ near her hometown. This special occasion followed her recent wedding to Vijay Deverakonda. The actress also celebrated her first birthday post-marriage with a traditional Kodava ceremony in Virajpet, marking a significant new chapter. Actress…
After nearly three years of slowdown, Rajasthan’s Kota is seeing admissions rise again. Early trends for the 2026-27 academic session show a 20 to 30 per cent increase in enrolments across coaching institutes preparing students for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) and National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).The recovery follows a sharp contraction between 2023 and…
In an industry long driven by opening weekend numbers, star power, and formulaic storytelling, the Dhurandhar franchise has arrived like a disruption no one quite saw coming. Directed by Aditya Dhar and fronted by Ranveer Singh, the two-part saga—Dhurandhar (2025) and Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026)—has not just broken records but redefined how Hindi cinema thinks…
Delhi Capitals’ KL Rahul celebrates his century (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) KL Rahul produced a historic knock for Delhi Capitals, becoming the first Indian batter to score 150 in the IPL, as he hammered an unbeaten 152 against Punjab Kings in Delhi. The innings now stands as the third-highest individual score in the history of the…
MUMBAI: Tata Trusts’ plans to review its representation on the Tata Sons board have hit a roadblock, with the Maharashtra charity commissioner’s freeze on Sir Ratan Tata Trust board meetings spilling over to Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, even though the commissioner’s order applies only to SRTT.The complication arises from Tata Sons’ articles of association, which…
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag (Getty Images) TOI presents an IPL 2026 pre-season Dream XI to challenge the Suryakumar Yadav-led World Cup-winning squad.With four overseas players and a core of Indian talent, the TOI XI blends explosive Powerplay hitters, a versatile middle order and multi-dimensional bowlers:PHIL SALT (RCB; overseas) Edges out Travis Head. Salt played…
Coal India Limited (CIL), a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Coal, has announced recruitment for 660 Management Trainee (MT) posts in E-1 grade. The online application process will begin on May 12, 2026, at 10 am and will continue till June 11, 2026, at 6 pm.The recruitment drive includes vacancies in Civil,…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasised Washington’s intent to prevent geopolitical disruptions from distorting global energy markets, as tensions linked to the Iran conflict continue to affect oil supply routes and pricing dynamics.During discussions on energy security, Rubio’s office, quoted by Reuters, stressed that the US sees energy exports as a key instrument in…
MUMBAI: Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday banned Rajesh Mehta, CMD of Rajesh Exports from dealing in the shares of the company till further orders. In its interim order, Sebi also directed Rajesh Exports to cooperate with the regulator’s investigating officer and forensic auditors to look into the books of the company.Sebi’s initial investigations showed that…
