One US pilot whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran earlier on Friday was rescued alive, Times of Israel reported, citing officials.According to officials, search operation is ongoing for the second crew member.This comes after Iranian state television reported that an American fighter jet went down over southwestern Iran, with at least one crew…
CSK vs PBKS toss (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: The toss moment in the IPL 2026 match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings turned unexpectedly chaotic due to the deafening crowd at Chepauk. As captain Ruturaj Gaikwad came forward to speak, the noise made it nearly impossible for anyone to hear, creating a light-hearted but awkward…
Artificial intelligence is evolving from a simple work tool into an emotional companion, with users increasingly confiding in chatbots. An MIT study using simulated vulnerable personas found safety systems often fail to intervene early, sometimes reinforcing harmful thoughts. As concerns grow, experts warn that AI’s design may unintentionally distort perception, highlighting urgent gaps in psychological…
TOI correspondent from Washington: In the hallowed halls of the White House and the Elysee Palace, the United States and France have managed to upgrade a centuries-old alliance into something far more contemporary: a full-blown, transatlantic group chat gone wrong.The latest fracture in this storied alliance—a bond dating back to when the French were helping…
In this week’s edition, a fundamental American promise is under scrutiny as the battle over birthright citizenship reaches the Supreme Court, raising deep anxieties for Indian-origin families. We also track the shifting power equations in Washington, where uncertainty looms over one of the most prominent Indian-American faces in Trump’s inner circle. And beyond policy and…
William Faulkner had a way of cutting through the romanticised “happily ever after” nonsense that usually clutters our social media feeds. He once famously wrote, “You don’t love because, you love despite; not for the virtues, but despite the faults.” And this quote has now become one of his timeless wisdoms which is apt even…
With the rise of AI in educational settings, students are finding themselves using these tools more often for their assignments, transforming a once invaluable resource into a dependency that stifles originality and deep thinking. Experts caution that this trend may have lasting effects on young minds still in development. OpenAI presents ChatGPT as an all-purpose…
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma (l) and Yuvraj Singh Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has urged the Indian team management to clearly define the roles of senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as the team prepares for the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying players of their stature should not face uncertainty at this stage of…
UP Board Inter Practical exams 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad has decided to reopen the portal for uploading practical examination marks for UP Board Intermediate 2026. The board will reopen the link on April 6 and April 7, 2026.The decision was taken after practical marks of thousands of students were not uploaded due…
Amit Mehta is an Indian-origin judge serving on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. He was nominated by Barack Obama in 2014 and confirmed by the US Senate the same year.Born in 1971 in Patan, Mehta moved to the United States as a child. He studied at Georgetown University and later…