TOI correspondent from Washington: The US State Department on Monday announced closure of its consulate in Peshawar, a move that underscores a striking contradiction in the Trump administration’s Pakistan policy: warm rhetoric and gushing praise at the top, but a steady drawdown of diplomatic infrastructure on the ground.The decision, framed by officials as a matter…
Ranchi: Govt schools across Ranchi district are set for a phased upgrade, with the school education and literacy department stepping up efforts to address infrastructure gaps and improve learning conditions, officials said.Acting on directions from district education officer Vinay Kumar, who had sought detailed reports from all block education extension officers on the condition of…
Punjab Kings’ Yuzvendra Chahal (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) NEW DELHI: Yuzvendra Chahal could only stare in disbelief as another catch went down in the deep. Punjab Kings may have entered their crucial clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad with playoff ambitions, but their fielding effort threatened to undo all plans in a matter of overs. The numbers…
AP ICET 2026 answer key, response sheet: The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has released the preliminary answer key for the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now download the answer key, along with the question papers and response sheets, from the…
In the coastal city of Tadjourah in Djibouti, where extreme heat and dry desert conditions dominate much of the year, architects designed a children’s village that functions without conventional air conditioning. The project, known as the SOS Children’s Village Tadjourah, was created by Urko Sanchez Architects for SOS Children’s Villages International. Instead of relying on…
Right next to the Taj in Mumbai, that grand, perfectly lit overachiever of Indian hospitality, sits the Royal Bombay Yacht Club, looking like it has absolutely no interest in competing. If the Taj is a well-dressed host who knows exactly where the light falls, the Yacht Club is that old uncle in a cane chair…
Inside the digestive tract lives the gut microbiome, a vast community of bacteria, fungi and other microbes. Each type of microbe needs a different kind of fuel. Charu Dua puts it simply, “The human gut microbiome, a complex ecosystem of trillions of bacteria, fungi and microorganisms, is heavily reliant on dietary variety.” When meals repeat…
As much as it may appear that traffic is light today, take your time. With Venus having such a direct relationship to your sign (your Moon’s ruler), timing becomes tricky and any missed signals or sudden stops could become very annoying. Plan to leave five minutes early so as not to rush through crowded lanes…
NBC Sports analyst Rodney Harrison extends support for Mike Vrabel and predicts Patriots locker room dynamics (Image via Getty: Rodney Harrison and Mike Vrabel) Rodney Harrison played as a safety for the New England Patriots from 2003 to 2008, whereas Mike Vrabel played as a linebacker for the team from 2001 to 2008.Mike Vrabel is…
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi might be making headlines with his bat in IPL 2026, but beyond the field, the 15-year-old batting sensation has also become the centre of a rather unusual stream of conversations. From calls for an immediate India debut to debates over whether the timing is right, the buzz…