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NEW DELHI: Opposition parties Tuesday said they will vote against the constitutional amendment on delimitation that proposes to raise Lok Sabha strength from 543 to 850, calling it a “dangerous” move that could reduce the share of southern, north-western, north-eastern and smaller states. Congress neta Rahul Gandhi termed it an “anti-national act”. The parties also…
MUMBAI: In a big blow to the Mumbai Indians, already reeling after three straight defeats, their former captain and star opener Rohit Sharma is set to miss the team’s fifth match of IPL 2026 against Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium due to a recurrence of a hamstring injury, TOI has learnt.Rohit sustained the injury…
Mayank Yadav (Screengrab/X) Lucknow Super Giants are set to take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in what promises to be a high-octane IPL clash, with a potential major boost in the form of pace sensation Mayank Yadav’s return.The young speedster, who has been sidelined due to injury, is likely to be…
(Photo credit: Anjali Damania/X) A combination of photos shows activist Anjali Damania (left) and Nashik ‘godman’ Ashok Kharat MUMBAI: Activist Anjali Damania has alleged that a senior police officer from Nashik had attended a programme where self-styled godman and accused in sexual assault cases, Ashok Kharat, was present, claiming that there are 18 calls linked…
In a recent update, Uttar Pradesh Tourism has launched two citizen-centric campaigns, ‘Heritage Through My Lens’ and ‘Share Your Personal Treasure’, to celebrate World Heritage Week 2026 (leading up to World Heritage Day on April 18). The tourism department has invited citizens to document and celebrate tangible heritage. These two citizen-driven initiatives are aimed at…
For Bobby Deol, the years when work slowed down weren’t just professionally testing—they were emotionally complex. The actor recently revealed that what weighed on him the most was not the lack of opportunities, but the quiet pressure of how his father, Dharmendra, might have seen him during that phase. In the months following his father’s…
Puthandu, the Tamil New Year, is celebrated on April 14th, 2026, marking a time for family gatherings, traditional feasts like mango pachadi, and welcoming prosperity. This ancient festival, rooted in the solar calendar and legends, blends Hindu traditions, agrarian joy, and enduring family bonds, offering a cultural reset for all. Puthandu, or Puthuvarudam, marks the…
MUMBAI: Life Insurance Corporation of India on Monday approved a 1:1 bonus share issue, a move that will double its paid-up equity capital and is expected to improve stock liquidity and retail participation, while leaving its financial strength unchanged. The board, at its meeting on April 13, cleared the bonus on a record date to…
Rongali Bihu, which is also called Bohag Bihu, signifies the beginning of the Assamese New Year and spring season. It is celebrated with great fervour in Assam. This festivity is an expression of freshness, prosperity, and rejuvenation of nature. The fields become green, houses get full of traditional dishes, and songs and dances fill the…
Puthandu, also known as Tamil New Year, marks the beginning of a fresh chapter filled with hope, prosperity, and positivity. Celebrated with great enthusiasm by Tamil communities across the world, this auspicious day symbolizes new beginnings, gratitude, and cultural pride. Families clean their homes, prepare festive meals, decorate entrances with kolam, and visit temples to…
