The conversation around car ownership in India is often reduced to a simple question: should you buy petrol, diesel, or electric? But the real answer lies not in the sticker price, but in the total cost of ownership over time. When you factor in fuel, maintenance, insurance, and resale value, the equation changes dramatically. To…
What began as demands for a wage hike by factory workers escalated into violent clashes in Noida on Monday, exposing deep-rooted anger over pay disparities, working conditions and long-pending labour demands. As the workers’ strike continues to unfold, key questions are being raised about how the agitation spiralled into violence, the extent of its impact…
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)…
New Zealand won the 2024 T20 World Cup after beating South Africa in the title clash (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday unveiled a record prize pool of approximately Rs 82 crore for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, which will be held in England and Wales in two months.The…
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife announced on Thursday.Its change of status from “near threatened” to “endangered”, made by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), underscores the existential threat for ice-dependent…
Gold prices slipped on Monday, weighed down by rising geopolitical tensions after the collapse of US-Iran talks, which lifted oil prices, stoked inflation concerns and dampened expectations of US Federal Reserve rate cuts.In the domestic futures market, gold contracts traded lower, reflecting cautious sentiment among investors tracking global cues and macroeconomic risks.Data from the Multi…
Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Whenever cricketers meet fans and sign autographs, they often leave them with a keepsake – a cap, T-shirt, ball, or any small goodie that turns into a lasting memory. A similar moment unfolded when Angkrish Raghuvanshi interacted with a group of fans ahead of Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL…
ILT20 Trophy (Photo by CREIMAS/ILT20) The International League T20 (ILT20) will return for its fifth season on November 22, 2026, with the month-long tournament set to conclude on December 20 at the Dubai International Stadium.The six-team competition will feature 34 matches, continuing in the November–December window that was first introduced last year (December-January) after the…
March CPI inflation: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for the month of March 2026 rose marginally to 3.40%, up from 3.21% in February. The annual inflation rate, measured by the All India Consumer Price Index with base year 2024, stood at 3.40% (provisional) in March 2026 compared to March 2025. Rural inflation was recorded…
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma walks back to the pavilion after being retired hurt (ANI Photo) Mumbai Indians have suffered a double blow after their 18-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium, with concerns now emerging over veteran opener and former captain Rohit Sharma’s fitness.In a high-scoring IPL 2026 clash, MI were chasing…