NEW DELHI: A long chapter in Mumbai Indians history has come to an end, with former India all-rounder Robin Singh officially announcing his departure from the franchise after a 16-year association.Robin confirmed on Friday that he has parted ways with both Mumbai Indians and their overseas sister franchise MI Emirates, bringing to a close one…
Akash Singh made an instant impact in his first match of the IPL 2026 season with a strong spell in the powerplay against Chennai Super Kings in Lucknow on Friday.The left-arm pacer removed openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson early to put CSK under pressure. He later dismissed Urvil Patel to complete a three-wicket spell.Akash…
Ever looked at a photo with a friend and ended up in a full-blown debate because you’re seeing two completely different things? That’s the weird, slightly frustrating magic of optical illusions. They’re essentially a glitch in the system—images designed to mess with your brain’s processing speed.While they aren’t a substitute for a real psychology degree,…
Xi to visit US (Image credit: AP) Chinese president Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States in the autumn at the invitation of US president Donald Trump, China’s top diplomat Wang Yi said on Friday.Wang made the announcement while briefing reporters on the just-concluded meeting between Xi and Trump in Beijing….
Quote of the day by Michelle Obama Some quotes become popular for a few weeks and then quietly disappear. Others somehow stay around for years because people keep finding new situations where the words still fit. Michelle Obama’s famous line about “going high” feels like one of those quotes that refuses to fade away. Even…
The government on Friday imposed a windfall gains tax of Rs 3 per litre on petrol exports while reducing export levies on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), as crude oil prices remained elevated amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, PTI reported.The revised rates will come into effect from May 16.According to finance ministry notifications,…
Akash Singh with his viral note celebration. (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Akash Singh lit up IPL 2026 on Friday with both ball and emotion, producing a memorable three-wicket spell – 3/26 in 4 overs – for Lucknow Super Giants against Chennai Super Kings before explaining the note that turned his celebration viral.Playing his first game…
Inside the headquarters of the world’s largest social media company, the “Year of Efficiency” has reportedly turned into a year of dread. As the set date of Wednesday, May 20, approaches, Meta is prepared to let go roughly 8,000 pink employees, slashing about 10% of its global workforce. Despite the company reporting record-shattering profits, including…
Meningitis outbreak in Berkshire causes panic in three schools There have been reports that two Berkshire schools have been linked to an outbreak of meningitis that caused the death of one student at Henley College. The students who are undergoing treatment are attending Reading Blue Coat School and Highdown Secondary School and Sixth Form Centre,…
Trump returns home to Washington mauling after China flex (Image credit: AP) The TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump is heading back from his high-stakes Beijing summit facing a storm of criticism at home that he effectively conceded geopolitical ground to a rising China, even as he touted commercial agreements and claimed he…