New Delhi: The Indian cricket board (BCCI) last month removed the A+ category from its players’ retainership system, citing there weren’t enough candidates to qualify for the gradation. However, TOI understands that the board may be compelled to revisit the valuation structure of the existing gradation of contracts to ensure consistent-performing players don’t lose money…
Host Conan O’Brien appears during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) The 98th Oscars hosted by Conan O’Brien saw a dip in ratings after several years of gains. The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday said that just under 17.9 million viewers tuned into Sunday’s…
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In strict households, a “no” wasn’t a healthy boundary; it was a betrayal. And so you simply agreed to everything, even when you wanted to disagree or say ‘no’, just in order to keep your peace. Now, in adulthood, telling your partner you’re too tired for dinner feels like a massive risk. You worry that…
LUCKNOW: Central agencies claimed to have busted an international terrorist network involving six Ukrainians and one American, linking the group to allegedly plotting attacks targeting India while equipping anti-junta insurgents in Myanmar’s Chin state with military drone capabilities.Three Ukrainian war veterans – Petro Hurba, Taras Slyviak and Ivan Sukmanovskyi – were arrested by Bureau of…
Harshit Rana, Matheesha Pathirana and Josh Hazelwood (Agency Image) Injuries, or non-availability, to top pacers close to the start of the IPL can give sleepless nights to franchise coaches and the support staff. While Lucknow Super Giants, for a few years now, have been one of the worst-affected teams, this time around three teams are…
NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that the Indian economy has weathered several storms over the last few years, starting with the Covid crisis, and remains strong, while seeking to comfort cooking gas consumers and farmers.Replying to a debate on the second batch of supplementary demands for grants in Rajya Sabha, she…
Crude oil prices showed slight relaxation on Wednesday as tensions continue to boil in the Middle East. Brent crude climbed 3.2% to $103.42 a barrel before slipping $1.15, or 1.11%, to $102.27 a barrel, by 0108 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude fell $1.54, or 1.6%, to $94.67. The gains initially marked oil’s second-highest close…
Today, emotions may surge, paving the way for spontaneous purchases and some initial trepidation. Embrace patience as the day progresses, allowing love to provide tender experiences while career responsibilities call for meticulousness. Tread carefully in financial matters to sidestep hasty spending and high-stakes risks. Prioritize safety on the roads and seek mental tranquility through calming…
Bangladesh cricketers (AP Photo) In a dramatic turn, the Bangladesh government has decided to launch a fresh probe into whether the country’s withdrawal from the just-concluded ICC Twenty20 World Cup amounted to a failure of sports diplomacy, a day after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) requested the sports ministry to shut down an earlier investigation…