5 traits that make someone a better and reliable friend Some people just seem to be good at friendship: the ones everyone wants around, the ones whose relationships seem to last decades without much visible effort. It’s tempting to write this off as personality or luck, but being a good friend isn’t really a fixed…
Dr Krishna Chivukula’s Rs 224 crore gift to IIT Madras sets new milestone after Indo-MIM IPO debut Success is often measured by the companies entrepreneurs build. But for IIT Madras alumnus Dr Krishna Chivukula, success has also meant giving back to the institution that helped shape his journey. More than five decades after graduating from…
NEW DELHI: The anticipation was sky-high as fans waited to see their superstar MS Dhoni in action in IPL 2026, but the wait continues. When Ruturaj Gaikwad walked out for the toss alongside Ajinkya Rahane at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, fans were hoping to hear the words: “MS Dhoni will play today.”But that announcement never…
Pop icon Taylor Swift has cast her Hollywood A-list friends in the music video of her upcoming song ‘Patient Zero’.On Thursday, the singer-songwriter took to her Instagram handle, and shared the teaser for the music video of her new track. The video stars Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell alongside Swift. The singer has directed the…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may not yet be a guaranteed name in India’s Playing XI, but at just 15, the teenager has already grown into a phenomenon that extends far beyond Indian cricket.In barely two years, Sooryavanshi has turned himself into a national sensation and, increasingly, a global sporting attraction. Among 15-year-old athletes, only Lamine Yamal can…
Image credit: Hockey India The Indian men’s hockey team are out of the FIH World Cup semifinal race after losing 1-3 to reigning Olympic champions Netherlands in their second-round match on Saturday.India needed a win to keep their last-four hopes alive, but a strong first half was followed by a difficult final quarter. The Netherlands…
BENGALURU: Canara Bank plans to raise $2.3-2.5 billion through foreign-currency deposits under RBI’s FCNR(B) deposit swap window, its MD and CEO Brajesh Kumar Singh told TOI.The bank has already mobilised around Rs 7,300 crore through the scheme in July. Canara Bank’s loan book grew nearly 18% in the June quarter, outpacing the 11.6% increase in…
File photo of India’s Ravindra Jadeja with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. (PTI Photo) New Delhi: The Indian men’s senior selection committee, chaired by Ajit Agarkar, will meet on May 19 to pick squads for the one-off Test and ODIs against Afghanistan, with the blueprint for the 2027 ODI World Cup also set to be…
Cultivating your own lemon tree offers a rewarding way to enjoy fresh, pesticide-free citrus. Planting in spring, ideally in USDA zones 9-11, is crucial for success. Opt for grafted nursery trees for faster fruiting and disease resistance. With proper sunlight, well-drained soil, and consistent watering, your backyard can soon yield a bounty of sunshine-filled lemons….
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump’s request to postpone his planned summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping has cast a shadow over bilateral engagement that had remained stable since their last meeting in October, though analysts believe the delay is unlikely to trigger a major rupture in ties,…
