Steve Martin, the comedy legend who redefined absurdity on stage and screen, continues to inspire with words that cut through the noise of show business. At 80, he thrives in ‘Only Murders in the Building’, banjo specials, and sharp-witted memoirs, his influence spans generations from ‘The Jerk’ to Emmy-winning TV. Quote of the day by…
Strait of Hormuz (AP photo) Iran on Thursday said that, despite ongoing military escalation in the Middle East, it has allowed transit through the Strait of Hormuz for “friendly nations,” including India.The consulate general of Iran in Mumbai shared a statement from Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, saying: “We have permitted passage through the Strait…
Filmmaker Aditya Dhar has issued a strong warning against individuals circulating AI-generated and other manipulated visuals of his film ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, starring Ranveer Singh in the lead.In a statement on his official handle and shared by the cast on their respective Instagram stories, Dhar raised concern over ‘misleading content’ being circulated online. The post,…
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…
rBRLPS Bihar Jeevika result 2026: The Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS) is expected to release the Bihar Jeevika result 2026 very soon, and fresh updates have now increased anticipation among candidates.According to various media reports, cut-off marks for the post of Block Project Manager (BPM) have already been released. This is being seen as…
Chip Taylor, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, best known for penning classics like ‘Wild Thing’ and ‘Angel of the Morning’, has sadly passed away at the age of 86.Taylor, born James Wesley Voight, reportedly passed away on Monday night in hospice. An official statement by his children, Kristian and Kelly, confirmed the report. Announcing the news in…
In a case of sheer irony, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has been asked to direct state govts to fill up huge numbers of vacant posts in the medical teaching service in a time bound manner, when three quarters of posts in NMC’s four autonomous boards are lying vacant.The undergraduate medical education board, the post…
Oil price today: Oil prices inched higher on Thursday, once again swinging past the $100 mark after a sharp drop in the previous session. Brent crude rose by $1.13, or 1.1%, to $103.35 a barrel by 0051 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude gained $1.08, or 1.2%, to $91.40 a barrel. The rebound follows…
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…
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…