MUMBAI/NEW DELHI/CHENNAI: India’s consumption looks headed for a near-term slowdown with predictions of an El Nino-weakened monsoon likely to bring the lowest rainfall in 11 years.Deficient rains may weigh on rural demand, impacting volume growth and crimping sales of a host of products ranging from soaps, shampoos, packaged food to two-wheelers and durables. For companies…
Shubman Gill shares victory hug with Family (Image: X) After Gujarat Titans pulled off a record chase in Qualifier 2, Shubman Gill won the Player of the Match award for his stunning century during the chase. And here’s how he celebrated with his family after Gujarat Titans qualified for the IPL 2026 final.Gujarat Titans (GT)…
The Maharashtra Department of School Education and Sports has released the FYJC Merit List 2026, paving the way for Class 11 admissions across the state. CAP Round 1 admissions are open from May 29 to June 3. With over 20.3 lakh seats available, allotted students must complete document verification and fee payment within the prescribed…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: As Gujarat Titans celebrated their place in the IPL 2026 final, a distraught Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sat quietly in the Rajasthan Royals dugout. The 15-year-old hid his face in his Orange Cap and wiped away tears, unable to mask the disappointment of seeing his team’s campaign come to an…
MUMBAI: Reports that India is expected to see its driest monsoon in a decade spooked investors on Dalal Street on Friday. In late trades, sensex fell sharply to close nearly 1,100 points (1.4%) lower at 74,776 points. HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries contributed the most to the day’s fall in the index, exchange…
Educators say initiatives like Times Critical Thinking Championship can encourage inquiry-driven learning and help move schools beyond rote memorisationCan a competition change the way classrooms function? At a time when India’s education system is attempting to move beyond memorisation and exam-centric learning, the question is becoming increasingly significant. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisions…
The UAE has had a deeper involvement in the Middle East conflict than estimated. The United Arab Emirates had continued to carry out strikes on Iran through the conflict and even after the April ceasefire was announced.The attacks were coordinated with the US and Israel, which provided intelligence support, sources told the Wall Street Journal….
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 Final on May 31 in Ahmedabad. (ANI) TimesofIndia.com in Dharamsala: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) journey into back-to-back IPL finals has not been driven by a single superstar season or a one-man rescue act. For years, RCB were defined by individuals, a franchise with giant…
CHANDIGARH : Punjab and Haryana HC on Friday dismissed an anticipatory bail plea filed by academic Madhu Kishwar in connection with an FIR registered by Chandigarh Police over the upload and circulation of a video on social media allegedly resembling the holder of a constitutional post.There is a difference between constructive criticism and tweeting to…
A viral social media post claiming that Taylor Swift’s best work came during her relationship with Joe Alwyn has reignited debate among fans. Supporters point to acclaimed albums like Folklore and Evermore, while others argue Swift’s success is the result of her own artistic evolution. The discussion comes as Swift’s relationship with Travis Kelce remains…