TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump lumbered back to the White House on Friday bringing back with him seeds of discord from Beijing despite assertions to the contrary. The promise of Chinese rose seeds for the White House Rose Garden from Xi Jinping, meant to be a diplomatic bouquet, instead highlighted the increasingly…
The Indian Premier League is already India’s greatest sporting success story. In less than two decades, it has transformed cricket from a sport into a high-voltage entertainment industry combining glamour, celebrity, commerce, fandom and athletic excellence in a way few sporting properties anywhere in the world have achieved. But today it stands at an important…
Opening bathroom windows after a shower disrupts extractor fan efficiency, pushing moisture into walls and promoting mold growth. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons ; it was simply a chunk that was scraped offThe ritual after showering for many of us is the same. When you’re done with your shower, walk out in the haze of steam…
Something soft enters your day, and it suits you. The Moon supports cooperation, and you’ll find it easier to accept help instead of carrying everything alone.This is a good time for getting support from your spouse. Their advice, effort, or simple presence will steady you, like shade on a hot afternoon. Keep your tone respectful,…
NEW DELHI: CBSE has decided to implement the new three-language rule for Class IX from the 2026–27 session. From July 1, 2026, all Class IX students must study three languages, with “at least two being native Indian languages”, under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework 2023.Students opting for a foreign…
NTA NTET 2026 result: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the result of the National Teacher’s Eligibility Test (NTET) 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now download their scorecards through the official website at exams.nta.nic.in. According to the official public notice, the examination was conducted on April 28, 2026, in computer-based test…
There are some quotes that immediately sound powerful because they are dramatic. Then others work differently. They feel quiet at first. Simple. Almost ordinary. Then, after reading them a second time, they begin to settle in your mind a little more.This quote from Queen Elizabeth II feels very much like that.At first glance, the words…
Hotel bathrooms achieve their pristine shine not through harsh chemicals, but a scientific marvel: melamine foam. Image Credit: Gemini It’s all happened to us. When you check into a hotel room, turn on the light in the bathroom, and the bathroom is dazzlingly stunning. The shower’s glass door is so translucent that it seems to…
Good news comes with a strange inner restlessness today. Jupiter supports your gains, but the Moon makes your mind run like a train that won’t stop at the station.You’ll earn more than expectations, or you’ll receive appreciation that feels like money in the bank. Destiny seems to back you, especially in practical matters. Still, your…
NEW DELHI: India’s third largest telecom operator Vodafone Idea (VI) is finally profitable. On Saturday, it reported a net profit of Rs 51,986 crore in March quarter — probably a record for any company — against a loss of Rs 7,168 crore in the corresponding period of 2025.This was thanks to a one-time accounting gain…