Iran seeks to diversify its customer base beyond China. Photo credit: AP Iran has stepped up efforts to attract some of Asia’s biggest oil buyers after a 60-day US sanctions waiver took effect, creating a temporary opening for Tehran to resume exports and clear millions of barrels of oil currently stored at sea, according to…
UNESCO’s 25 new World Heritage sites for 2026 (Canva) This year, UNESCO has added 25 new heritage sites to its prestigious list and for travellers, there is no greater approval than a UNESCO World Heritage inscription. Whether it is an ancient temple, a wildlife park, or an engineering marvel, UNESCO recognition adds to its value…
There’s just something about diamonds that feels a little different from other jewellery.Gold feels traditional. Silver feels easy. Fashion jewellery comes and goes with trends. But diamonds… they sit in their own space. A bit emotional, a bit personal, and yes, a bit powerful too.And before it turns into one of those lazy stereotypes, psychology…
Ayush Mhatre (BCCI Photo) MUMBAI: Mumbai and Chennai Super Kings batter Ayush Mhatre is likely to be out of action for the next couple of months due to a hamstring injury as well as a wrist injury, TOI has learnt.“Ayush not only has a left hamstring injury, but has also been diagnosed with a wrist…
Early week may feel like walking with stones in your pockets. Expenses rise, mood dips, and even small delays can irritate you. Keep plans light on Monday and don’t force cheerfulness. If you’re travelling, double check tickets, wallet, and phone before you step out. A quiet minute with the Moon mantra, Om Shram Shreem Shraum…
South Africa Women vs India Women Live Score, 1st T20I: The stage is set in Durban as South Africa women’s team chose to field after winning the toss against India women’s team in the series opener, renewing a rivalry that hasn’t seen a T20I contest since mid-2024. India arrive as one of the in-form sides…
NEW DELHI: Congress on Friday advised Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay not to include the rebel AIADMK group in his government, saying he must stay true to the mandate. Speaking to news agency PTI, Congress leader Karti Chidambaram said people voted for a government that excludes both the AIADMK and the DMK. He added that…
RCB opener Phil Salt (Image: ANI) Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to receive a massive boost ahead of the IPL 2026 playoffs, with explosive England opener Phil Salt likely to rejoin the squad after spending nearly a month on the sidelines due to injury.According to ESPNcricinfo, Salt is expected to return later this week to…
Vinicius Junior (AP Photo) The match was yet to reach the first hydration break. Brazil were already enjoying the gift of an early goal. In the 22nd minute, Vinicius Junior, scorer of the opener, dispossessed Scottish defender Jack Hendry and slotted in what seemed to be Brazil’s second. The Scots looked crestfallen but ready to…
Since 2014, a strange and violent phenomenon has been unsettling scientists and local herders across the remote Yamal and Gydan peninsulas of western Siberia. Without warning, the ground itself explodes, blasting soil and chunks of ice hundreds of feet into the air and leaving behind a massive crater that can plunge more than 160 feet…
Marc Aaronson (Image source: researchgate.net) There are certain quotes that make people pause because they seem to challenge a habit that most of us have. This quote by Marc Aaronson is one of them. It does not offer comfort. It does not suggest a careful plan. Instead, it asks readers to think about how much…
Mridupani Nambi (Taken from her Instagram handle) One mark separated Mridupani Nambi from her goal in 2020. After months of preparation, she missed qualifying the preliminary stage of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Engineering Services Examination (ESE), also known as the Indian Engineering Services (IES), by a single mark. The result left her disappointed,…
