Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag (Getty Images) TOI presents an IPL 2026 pre-season Dream XI to challenge the Suryakumar Yadav-led World Cup-winning squad.With four overseas players and a core of Indian talent, the TOI XI blends explosive Powerplay hitters, a versatile middle order and multi-dimensional bowlers:PHIL SALT (RCB; overseas) Edges out Travis Head. Salt played…
India has faced significant disruption to energy supplies routed through the Strait of Hormuz. (AI image) For the first time in several years, India has reportedly purchased liquified petroleum gas (LPG) from Iran after the Donald Trump administration granted a 30-day sanctions waiver to keep oil and gas prices in check. India had stopped energy…
IPL captains warned for catch rules in captain’s meeting (PTI Photo/ BCCI) IPL team captains have been warned about fielder movement during catches and the officials of BCCI have shared an important update regarding impact player rule ahead of the 2026 season. Teams have been clearly instructed that a catch will only be considered valid…
Aparajita, also known as the blue pea plant, is another fast-growing creeper known for its striking blue or white flowers. It is easy to grow, especially in a warm climate. This creeper is not just for adding beauty to your balcony, but it is also known for its traditional and medicinal uses, making it a…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the registration deadline for the National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE) 2026. Candidates who have not yet applied now have more time to complete their application process.The online registration process for NCHM JEE 2026 is currently ongoing. Earlier, the last date to submit applications…
Ram Navami is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in the Hindu community, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Vishnu. This auspicious occasion falls on the Navami tithi (ninth day) of the Shukla Paksha in the sacred month of Chaitra, which typically occurs in March or April…
Actor Sarah Michelle Gellar escaped a harrowing incident at a luxury hotel in Paris, where she was promoting her upcoming film ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’.As per reports, a fire broke out at the hotel late on Wednesday morning, where Gellar and her co-stars were attending a press junket. The fire originated in…
KKR retire jersey No. 12 in honour of Andre Russell ahead of IPL 2026. (Pic credit: KKR) KOLKATA: In a unique gesture, the Kolkata Knight Riders retired their jersey No. 12 which used to be worn by Andre Russell. The West Indies cricketer announced his retirement from the IPL last November after playing for KKR…
NEW DELHI: With hopes of a resolution to the West Asia conflict rising, sensex rallied over 1,200 points in late session on Wednesday to close above the 75,000 mark again.As diplomatic initiatives to end the war between the US-Israel and Iran picked up pace, markets around the world rallied, crude oil prices slipped, and precious…
Former India leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has opened up about a period when he “didn’t want to see himself in the mirror” and felt he “was going to die”, describing a breakdown during his time as a commentator that he links to years of racism and colour-based remarks.Sivaramakrishnan, who played 25 international matches for India in…