The Art of the Deal met the ghost of Versailles. U.S President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a controversial MoU committing, among other things, Washington to help finance Iran’s reconstruction to the tune of $300 billion. TOI correspondent from Washington: The Art of the Deal met the ghost of Versailles. US President Donald Trump on…
NEW DELHI: India’s entry-level smartphone market suffered a collapse in the first quarter of 2026. Rising component costs and weakening consumer demand reshaped the country’s handset landscape, according to new data from IDC.India’s overall smartphone shipments declined 4.1% year-on-year to 31 million units in Q1 2026, but the steepest pressure was concentrated in devices priced…
Precious metal prices may stabilise and witness a mild recovery next week after a steep correction, although the upside could remain capped due to elevated interest rates and a firm US dollar, analysts said.Market participants are expected to track key macroeconomic indicators, including provisional manufacturing and services PMI readings from the US, UK and Japan,…
At many North Indian homes, Ganga Dussehra begins before the house is fully awake. A steel lota, a small diya, a few marigolds, maybe some tulsi leaves, and that familiar family discussion begins at the dining table or on a WhatsApp call: are we doing snan, puja, daan, or all three, and if we’re nowhere…
Al Pacino and Noor Alfallah’s dinner outing in Beverly Hills took a tense turn on camera. After a seemingly pleasant meal, Pacino swiftly pulled his phone away when Alfallah attempted to view it, leading to her visible frustration and a muttered comment about respect. The couple, who share a young son, departed together following the…
Railway Recruitment Gains Momentum as Ashwini Vaishnaw Pushes for Transparency and Technology-Driven Hiring NEW DELHI: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday conducted a high-level review of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) recruitment process, emphasizing greater transparency, accuracy, accountability, and the adoption of technology to accelerate hiring across Indian Railways.During the review meeting with senior…
Inspired by his father’s paralysis, Alan Sindhu Dinsha developed Exobonic, an AI-powered exoskeleton. This pneumatic suit translates brain signals into physical movement, enabling paralyzed individuals to walk. The innovative device, developed with a team, aims to revolutionize mobility for those with lower-limb paralysis and has potential applications beyond healthcare. For nearly a decade, a boy…
JAC Class 12 result 2026: The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) is expected to release the Class 12 result 2026 soon on its official website. Students who appeared for the Jharkhand Board intermediate exams will be able to check their results at jacresults.com. The results are usually announced by the Chairman, Dr. Natwa Hansdak, in the…
Japanese proverbs are renowned for conveying life lessons in an easy but powerful way through imagery. They have been handed down from generation to generation and usually highlight virtues like determination, discipline, patience, humility and self-improvement. Most Japanese proverbs are based on life experiences, nature and work. One such attributed Japanese proverb states: “Life without…
Sanju Samson (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The last time Sanju Samson was here at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, his international career was almost on the brink. Pencilled into the Indian XI only because Abhishek Sharma fell ill before the T20 World Cup match against Namibia in Feb, a deflated Samson walked off after scoring…