TOI journalistâs first person account from Dubai â the city under siegeDUBAI: The Irish Village, with its cluster of restaurants and pubs, was buzzing last Sunday. There was live music and tennis played on the big screen. The 70s hit Jolene, Jolene drifted across the grounds. Nestled on the edge of the Dubai Duty Free…
A few days before the start of the IPL 2026 season, Sanjiv Goenka, owner of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), shared a message on social media that drew attention online.“I measure people by the results they deliver, not by the hours they sit behind a desk without delivering. Output is the only honest metric,” Goenka said…
NEW DELHI: A 24-year-old cricketer from Sialkot has stunned the cricketing world after announcing his decision to step away from Pakistan cricket, citing politics, corruption and lack of structure in the domestic system.Shahzaib Bhatti, born in Sialkot, had played a key role in Sialkot Regionâs thrilling one-wicket win over Peshawar Region in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy…
Today presents a harmonious balance in your finances, with your income and expenditures in sync, helping you avoid any stress. A trip that fell through transforms into quality family bonding and a chance to tackle personal projects. Your romantic relationships glow with affection and improved dialogue, while students gain from team efforts. Youâll find the…
Representative image (AI-generated) The highly escalated Middle East war has now entered its third week, with no indication that the United States, Israel or Iran is willing to step back from the conflict. According to a report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Iranian strikes on US military bases in the region…
At a time when action-heavy, hyper-masculine protagonists are dominating the big screen, Imran Khan has made it clear he isnât looking to join that wave. During a recent Reddit AMA, the actor addressed a fanâs suggestion about avoiding âmacho rolesâ and responded with a remark that quickly caught attention. At a time when action-heavy, hyper-masculine…
US stock markets rallied sharply on Wednesday while crude oil prices plunged toward $90 per barrel after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, easing fears of prolonged supply disruptions, AP reported.The S&P 500 surged 2.4%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1,332 points, or 2.9%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 2.9%…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yuvraj Singh (Photos by PTI) NEW DELHI: Indiaâs young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is already turning heads in the cricket world. Ahead of the IPL 2026 season, the Rajasthan Royals star, who idolises Brian Lara and Yuvraj Singh, is aiming to make an impact. Having shone in the ICC Under-19 World Cup…
Guwahati’s weather looms large over the IPL 2026 opener between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, with rain forecasts casting doubt on the match. Both teams, aiming for a fresh start after poor seasons, feature significant player and leadership changes. Sanju Samson moves to CSK, Ravindra Jadeja to RR, and Riyan Parag captains the Royals,…