Rajeev Shukla (Special Arrangements) At a time when Indian cricket is scaling new heights on the global stage, vice-president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Rajeev Shukla, shares insights into the system driving this sustained success.In a conversation with TOI, Shukla speaks about the depth of India’s talent pool, the role…
Ramiz Raja, Shaheen Afridi and David Warner during the mascot fight. (Video grab) Social media erupted with criticism after the Pakistan Super League staged a dramatic pre-match act during the clash between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars. Even before the first ball was bowled, a scripted mascot scuffle at the toss grabbed attention, leaving players,…
The Uttarakhand Board (UBSE) declared the Class 12 results for 2026 on April 25, with girls outperforming boys not only overall but also securing the top ranks. Geetika Pant from Bageshwar and Sushila Mendiratta from Udham Singh Nagar have emerged as toppers in the Class 12 examinations, with both scoring 98% marks.The overall pass percentage…
Jamie Bigg, known to audiences as Giant on the ‘Gladiators,’ has announced his departure from the show following the end of the current series. The former professional bodybuilder and firefighter from Ilkeston in Derbyshire has been part of the show since its return in 2024, becoming one of its most recognisable faces. His exit, however,…
Some days you walk into a room and the room listens. This is one of those days. Venus supports your public image, and the Moon adds a pleasant glow, so honour and respect come easily, even in small moments.Still, your mind won’t be fully settled. You may feel happy one minute and confused the next….
NEW DELHI: In a bid to shut out any exam-day impersonators, the National Medical Commission has prohibited medical students from taking leave on May 2 and 3. The move, timed right before the NEET-UG 2026, is aimed at tightening security and preventing any ‘Munna Bhai’-style mischief.In a public notice issued on Thursday, NMC asked institutions…
Demand for Intel’s central processors from firms offering AI services was so strong in the first quarter that it sold even chips it had originally written off, a remarkable turnaround that sent the company’s shares soaring on Friday.The stock surged more than 24% to $83 in early trading, surpassing its dot-com era peak in 2000…
Captain of Punjab Kings, Shreyas Iyer (Image Credit: IPL) Shreyas Iyer is one of the most compelling names in cricket right now. The way he has bossed the IPL has reignited calls from fans and pundits alike for his return to India’s T20I setup. But this surge is not built on one standout season alone….
KL Rahul poised to overtake MS Dhoni KL Rahul is on the verge of a major milestone in IPL history as he needs just 13 runs in tonight’s clash against Punjab Kings to overtake MS Dhoni and become the sixth-highest run-scorer in the tournament’s history.Rahul heads into the contest with confidence, having recently played a…
Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE) has declared the Class 10 and Class 12 board examination results for 2026 on April 25.This year, a large number of students appeared for the examinations, with over 1.12 lakh candidates in Class 10 and around 1.03 lakh in Class 12. The theory exams were conducted across the state…
