Julie Andrews, the celebrated actress best known for ‘Mary Poppins’ and ‘The Sound of Music’, has lent her voice to the fight against Parkinson’s disease. With a career spanning more than 70 years, Andrews has earned multiple Oscar nominations throughout her distinguished time in entertainment. Now, she has used her platform to raise awareness about…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the Class 12 Hindi Core and Hindi Elective examinations today, March 16, 2026, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at exam centres across the country.Students told TOI that the paper was largely easy and manageable, with most students saying that questions followed the expected exam pattern.Students who…
US President Donald J Trump on Tuesday announced plans to lobby Congress for federal film and television production tax incentives aimed at stemming the flight of entertainment industry jobs from the United States to foreign countries.Trump shared details of his discussion with veteran actor and Hollywood Ambassador Jon Voight in his Truth Social post, emphasising…
Modern society often equates wealth with bank balances, pushing for more earnings and possessions. However, true richness extends beyond material wealth, encompassing time, health, courage, and belonging. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar suggests wealth is often a gift, encouraging humility and gratitude, and a broader perspective on what constitutes a rich life. Ask a hundred…
In the last 10 years, Gurgaon/Gurugram, the Millennium City of India, has completely transformed into one of the country’s most sought-after real estate destinations. The demand in the region is driven by corporate offices, world-class infrastructure, and better connectivity to Delhi. In the past few years, the city has experienced the emergence of myriad ultra-luxury…
For years, adulthood came with one painfully repetitive formula: work non-stop, stay exhausted for four decades, and maybe enjoy life once retirement finally arrives. Gen Z looked at that plan and collectively said, absolutely not. Instead, a growing number of young professionals are embracing something called “micro-retirement” — intentional career breaks taken in their 20s…
You’ll be amazed to know that research on vacations has produced a surprising conclusion: when it comes to improved happiness and reduced stress, how often you travel may matter more than how long you travel! Yes, you read that correctly. This means that instead of saving your leaves for one lavish two-week holiday every year,…
A kitchen, according to the principles of Feng Shui, is one of the most quintessential parts of any house. This is because the kitchen is a sacred space that holds the power to harness cosmic energies and manifest those energies into the nourishment, health and harmony of the people residing in the house. Another reason…
The government has stepped up efforts to streamline gas distribution and ease supply pressures, directing faster processing of city gas projects while increasing allocations of commercial LPG to key sectors amid a challenging geopolitical environment.The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) has instructed its offices to dispose of City Gas Distribution (CGD) applications within 10…
India’s crude oil imports have bounced back to near pre-conflict levels despite prolonged disruptions in the Middle East, as refiners adjusted their sourcing mix and leaned more on alternative suppliers. According to an HSBC Global Research report, Indian refiners managed to offset the impact of the Strait of Hormuz crisis by cutting reliance on traditional…
