NEW DELHI: Accusing the Congress of an attitude towards opposition parties that comes in the way of building the unity of secular forces to fight against RSS-BJP, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Monday cautioned that strengthening opposition unity was a necessity to counter the “growth of right wing forces”. .Reflecting on the INDIA…
DHAKA: Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman is expected to travel to Beijing late June in what would mark his first overseas visit since the formation of the new BNP govt, despite a pending invitation from PM Narendra Modi and Bhutan initially being chosen as the destination of his first foreign tour.Tarique’s visit is likely to be…
The United States continues to dominate international tourism, attracting millions of globetrotters every year. The country with 50 states is a beautiful mix of historic architecture, iconic cities, stunning beaches, unbelievable national parks, and UNESCO Heritage sites. A new report by Visual Capitalist, based on data from the U.S. International Trade Administration’s National Travel and…
TOI correspondent from Washington: In a week already overloaded with US-Iran peace talks, energy crises, and the aftermath of Trump visit to China, few expected the hottest geopolitical clash would involve Marco Rubio, the Taj Mahal, and an Iranian consulate armed with architectural claims and Persian pride.The latest chapter in the US-Iran snark diplomacy began…
BHOPAL: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday registered a case in the mysterious death of Twisha Sharma, taking over the investigation from Bhopal police following directions of the Supreme Court. The probe has been assigned to the agency’s Special Crime (SC)-3 Unit, with a five-member team headed by a superintendent of police (SP)-rank…
Stock markets are set for a shortened trading week, with the National Stock Exchange and BSE scheduled to remain closed on Thursday, May 28, on account of Bakri Eid.This will be the second trading holiday in May after markets remained shut earlier this month on May 1 for Maharashtra Day.The holiday means equity, equity derivatives…
Injured forwards Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams were included in Spain’s FIFA World Cup squad announced on Monday, though for the first time the team will travel without any Real Madrid CF players.Both Yamal and Williams suffered muscle injuries towards the end of the season, but Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said he expects…
We often give up hope in our lives. However, today’s quote from one of Christopher Walken’s most iconic characters is all about looking at the world in a positive way, despite the issues that continue to persist across the globe. Quote of the day by Christopher Walken “I wish I could hand out world peace…
Arthur Schopenhauer (Image: Wikipedia) There’s something almost blunt about this line. No decoration, no warmth around it. Schopenhauer doesn’t really try to soften the idea of marriage here; he just drops it in a very direct way.Most people usually think of marriage in softer terms. Partnership, stability, shared life and all that. But this quote…
The rupee appreciated by 34 paise to close at 95.26 against the US dollar on Monday, marking its third consecutive session of gains, amid improving global sentiment over a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran.According to news agency PTI, the rupee strengthened as optimism grew around easing tensions in West Asia and…