File Pic: VVS Laxman (TOI Photo) I was making a comeback after nearly two years and everything around the team had changed: the fitness levels, the attitude and the mindset.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!I still remember the evening after Australia enforced the follow-on. National selector Madan Lal asked us to…
Mumbai: Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya cut a dejected figure after his side suffered a third consecutive defeat in IPL 2026, going down to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 18 runs at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.MI, chasing a massive 241-run target, were always under pressure after RCB…
Oil prices slip. Photo credit: Reuters Oil prices fell on Monday after US-Iran talks in Switzerland concluded with Tehran saying it had secured waivers for oil and petrochemical exports, easing concerns over potential supply disruptions in global energy markets.Brent crude futures were down $1.53, or 1.90 per cent, at $79.04 per barrel. Prices had earlier…
Rs 6000 honorarium sanctioned by EC for BLOs and their supervisors NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday approved a one-time honorarium of Rs 6,000 for Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and BLO Supervisors involved in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across multiple states and Union Territories.In a communication issued…
Some festivals ask for colour and celebration. Shani Jayanti asks for something tougher. Clean effort, clean money, and a willingness to serve without showing off.When Shani (Saturn) is weak or afflicted in a chart, people don’t just feel “unlucky”. They feel delayed. Work takes longer than it should. Payments get stuck. Promotions come with extra…
Today’s celestial influences encourage personal space and introspection in relationships. Emotional pressure may create distance, so avoid forcing conversations or assumptions. Observe actions to match words, understanding diverse emotional processing styles. Some zodiac signs may experience challenges, while others find opportunities for connection. Giving relationships healthy space and focusing on personal interests is advised. Today…
WPL: Delhi Capitals qualify for eliminator after defeating UP Warriorz (ANI) Delhi Capitals had to grind it out but eventually crossed the line, beating UP Warriorz by five wickets in a low-scoring contest to book their place in the Women’s Premier League Eliminator on Sunday. The victory, achieved with eight balls remaining, also ended the…
Alfred Molina, best known for his villainous role in the original Spider-Man 2 franchise, has recently taken on a wide range of roles. The veteran actor recently appeared in The Boroughs and Remarkably Bright Creatures, and has been enjoying a strong run in recent years. Here’s a look at the actor’s net worth and the…
India’s Koneru Humpy (PTI Photo) Top Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy has announced her decision to withdraw from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament, citing personal safety and well-being as her primary concern. The tournament, which begins on March 28 at the Cap St Georges Hotel and Resort in Pegeia, Cyprus, is the only pathway to the…
Gold of 99.9% purity moved lower, declining by Rs 2,000, or 1.3%, to Rs 1,52,800 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes), compared to its previous close of Rs 1,54,800 per 10 grams, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Market participants noted that gold came under pressure in a relatively thin trading environment, as…