The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the Class 12 Hindi Core and Hindi Elective examinations today, March 16, 2026, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at exam centres across the country.Students told TOI that the paper was largely easy and manageable, with most students saying that questions followed the expected exam pattern.Students who…
Renowned director David Dhawan expressed high praise for character actors, deeming them “essential” to the film industry and showcasing their brilliance that often eclipses leading stars. He fondly shared memories of collaborating with legends like Kader Khan and Shakti Kapoor, whose roles brought immeasurable charm to his classic comedy films alongside Govinda. Read on to…
Astrology talks about some things that are true for all zodiac signs, but being kind and caring is not just for one sign. Everyone can be nice and giving, no matter what their birth chart says. Astrology groups still honor these zodiac signs for the warmth and honesty they bring to the lives of those…
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, right, and Ishan Kishan. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has revealed that one of the biggest selection calls of the tournament — choosing Ishan Kishan over Jitesh Sharma — was largely driven by instinct rather than pure numbers. The skipper admitted the decision was tough…
DLRS Assam Land Records Assistant Recruitment 2026 The Directorate of Land Records and Surveys (DLRS), Assam, has invited applications for 552 Land Records Assistant and related technical positions under its ongoing land records modernisation initiatives. The recruitment aims to strengthen the state’s capacity for digital land mapping, geospatial data management, and survey operations.Interested and eligible…
Actor Sneha Ullal grabbed headlines back in 2005, not just for her Bollywood debut opposite Salman Khan, but also because many people felt she closely resembled Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The media and fans even labelled her the ‘doppelganger’ of the actress. In a recent conversation, Sneha opened up about how Aishwarya reacted to those comparisons…
Diplomacy over deployment. (Ians file photo of Jaishankar) NEW DELHI: India is stepping up diplomatic engagement with Iran to restore shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, positioning dialogue with Tehran as an alternative to the military approach advocated by US president Donald Trump.New Delhi has hailed its direct talks with Iranian authorities as the…
RTE lottery result 2026 Odisha: The first round online lottery result for RTE Odisha school admissions for the 2026–27 academic session is expected to be released today on the official OSEPA portal. The announcement comes after the completion of the application verification process carried out by participating schools across the state.Parents and guardians who applied…
At the recent 98th Academy Awards, Indian-American filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir etched her name in history, earning the unique distinction of being the first woman to be nominated for both Best Documentary Feature and Best Documentary Short within the same ceremony. Indian-American filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir made Oscar history at the 98th Academy Awards, but the landmark…
Election Commission NEW DELHI: After the Election Commission (EC) ordered major transfers of top bureaucrats in West Bengal, the ruling Trinamool Congress protested by walking out of the Rajya Sabha on Monday. This happened while voting was under way for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states.The EC, in a letter dated March 15, announced…