A few billion-dollar bets on oil markets were placed just before major Iran-related announcements by US President Donald Trump and the timing is now raising eyebrows across global trading floors. According to traders, market experts and a Reuters analysis of exchange data, oil positions worth as much as $7 billion were placed across March and…
Sanju Samson (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has thrown his weight behind Sanju Samson as a future captain of India’s T20I side, saying the wicketkeeper-batter has emerged as a “clear case” for leadership after his stunning rise over the past year.Samson, who was one of India’s standout performers in their…
Industrial plants release vast amounts of carbon dioxide every day, yet much of the conversation around cutting those emissions has focused on capturing the gas and storing it underground. Turning it into something useful has always been a more attractive idea, but one that has struggled outside laboratory conditions. Factory exhaust is not made up…
Virat Kohli leads RCB run chase in Bengaluru. (Pic credit: IPL) BENGALURU: The early phase of IPL has largely belonged to emerging talent and young turks. But the midweek fixture at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here was different. It turned out to be a vintage Wednesday. Two experienced exponents of the sport from Royal Challengers…
Today marks a turning point with enhanced working environments and a surge of optimism as good news arrives about your father’s health. Remember to check in on your mother’s emotional state. Love is in the air, presenting chances for mending relationships. Career paths illuminate with the help of key contacts, and students will find their…
Malayalam comedy-drama ‘Vaazha 2’ has released to largely positive audience reactions, with many praising its engaging plot, emotional depth, and nostalgic school rom-com feel. The sequel follows four friends navigating societal pressures and finding their own path to success. Directed by Savin Sa, the film features the original cast and promises a fun, worthwhile cinematic…
A divorce attorney suggests a “walk-and-talk” ritual can mend marriages. Couples take weekly walks, dedicating 20-30 minutes to honest conversation. Each partner shares three positive actions from their spouse and one or two areas for improvement. This practice fosters clarity and addresses relationship issues constructively, preventing quiet erosion of love. Marriages do not always end…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered another breathtaking reminder of his extraordinary talent as the 15-year-old Indian batting sensation smashed a record-breaking 94 off just 29 balls against Sri Lanka A in the Tri-nation final in Dambulla on Sunday.The highlight of his blistering knock was an 11-ball fifty — the fastest in…
Stephen Hawking was one of the most remarkable scientists of modern times. He made groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of the universe, especially in the areas of black holes and cosmology. What makes his story even more inspiring is that he achieved all this while living with a serious illness that gradually limited his physical…
MUMBAI: Former India and Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma has undergone a scan to assess the severity of a suspected hamstring injury, TOI has learnt. His availability for MI’s next match against Punjab Kings on Thursday in Mumbai will depend on the results.“Yes, Rohit underwent an MRI on Monday morning (at the HL Reliance Hospital)…