Panaji: When Pooja Kalel was born, she was considered, in her brother’s words, “apshagun” or bad omen.That’s how many see left-handers in Sangli, Maharashtra, where Pooja’s parents are based but divide their time between home and Goa, where they work as labourers to build roads. Across different cultures, left-handedness is often viewed with deep suspicion…
Team TOI Updated: Mar 01, 2026, 23:43 IST IST Iran is confronting one of the most consequential turning points in its post 1979 history following reports that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in coordinated United States–Israel strikes on Tehran. Iranian state television confirmed early Sunday that the 86 year old leader had died…
NEW DELHI: Hours after the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a sweeping US–Israel operation, Tehran launched what it described as a broad retaliatory campaign targeting American and Israeli military assets across the Middle East.Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that all Israeli and US military targets in the region had…
Bella Hadid surprised at her fragrance launch by opting for a stunning Christian Dior archival gown from 1998. This deliberate choice, rather than a new designer piece, shifted the event’s mood, highlighting fashion memory and the enduring power of great design. Her selection underscored a growing trend towards archival dressing, emphasizing awareness and sustainability over…
Zimbabwe players celebrate after the wicket of South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between Zimbabwe and South Africa, at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in New Delhi: Already out of the T20 World Cup semi-final race, Zimbabwe readied for the dead rubber…
Strikes in Iran (AP photo) The Middle East is plunged into turmoil following joint US-Israel missile strikes on Iran, which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering retaliatory attacks and widespread instability across the region. The conflict has disrupted air travel, forced airport closures, and prompted India to issue urgent advisories urging its citizens in…
Motihari: The India-Nepal international border will be completely sealed from March 2 to March 5 in view of the general election in Nepal. During this period, only ambulances and emergency services will be allowed to cross. To strengthen security, personnel from India and Nepal will conduct joint patrols and monitor the bordering areas through CCTV…
As Iran and much of the world reels from the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US–Israel strikes early Sunday, his final public speech has come under spotlight. Delivered on February 17, just over ten days ago, Khamenei’s address included sharp warnings against the United States and Israel, reflections on unrest inside…
The UAE on Sunday urged the grief-stricken Tehran leadership to “go back to your senses” as Iran, in a wave of military retaliation, launched strikes across the Middle East, including attacks on Dubai, its international airports, and other key locations, following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a massive US-Israel military operations.The…
Astrologer Greenstone Lobo has delivered a bold prediction ahead of the mouth-watering Super 8s clash between India and West Indies at the iconic Eden Gardens on Sunday. The equation is simple: winner advances to the semifinals, loser goes home. With a semi-final spot on the line, Lobo weighed in on planetary patterns, pressure dynamics, and…