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- by NIRMALYA DUTTAThe 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics was handed out to people for pulling off what Marvel writers only pretend to understand: showing that quantum weirdness isn’t confined to subatomic particles. They built real-world circuits that behave like quantum beings — tunnelling through barriers, jumping between energy levels, and proving that Schrödinger’s cat may not be […]
- by TOI TECH DESKPerplexity AI's CEO, Aravind Srinivas, claims their new AI browser, Comet, can significantly boost productivity, potentially eliminating the need for new hires. This AI-powered tool acts as a personal assistant, enabling users to complete more tasks in the same timeframe. Srinivas estimates productivity gains could be worth $10,000 annually per person, with a potential $5 […]
- by TOI NEWS DESKFormer Prime Minister and Rajya Sabha MP H.D. Deve Gowda has been admitted to Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru following an infection. The 92-year-old Janata Dal (Secular) leader developed a fever, and a team of medical experts is closely monitoring his condition. Family sources confirmed his hospitaliSation, with further details anticipated.
- by TOI SPORTS DESKFormer cricketer Manoj Tiwary has criticized coach Gautam Gambhir, alleging he created an environment that led to the retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and R Ashwin. Tiwary believes Gambhir's coaching style has caused controversies and negatively impacted Indian cricket, questioning the exclusion of senior players.
- BJP says another leader 'attacked' in West Bengal during flood-relief drive; TMC terms it 'baseless'by TOI NEWS DESKBJP MLA Manoj Kumar Oraon was allegedly attacked by TMC workers in Alipurduar while distributing flood relief, a day after two senior BJP leaders were assaulted in Jalpaiguri. The TMC denied the allegations, claiming Oraon assaulted an elderly man first. Prime Minister Modi condemned the attacks, criticizing the TMC's insensitivity and the state's law and […]
- by TOI NEWS DESKFlight operations at Delhi Airport may be impacted due to inclement weather conditions, including heavy rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday. The airport authority advised passengers to check with airlines for updates and consider alternative transport like the Delhi Metro. The India Meteorological Department issued yellow and orange alerts for the region.
- by TOI SPORTS DESKMS Dhoni surprised fans by appearing in a Mumbai Indians jersey during a football match, a stark contrast to his Chennai Super Kings legacy. This unexpected sight follows his recent heartwarming interaction with Kapil Dev and Rohit Sharma at an event. The images have sparked considerable social media discussion, leaving many wondering about the veteran's […]
- by SEHJAL GUPTAKeri Russell was delighted on The Tonight Show when Jimmy Fallon revealed Taylor Swift's 2008 MySpace bio calling her the "coolest celebrity ever." Russell recalled Swift's kindness from their early meeting, a heartwarming moment amidst Swift's current global fame with Travis Kelce. The interview also touched on Russell's hit show, The Diplomat, and its upcoming […]
- by TOI TECH DESKMicrosoft has promoted Judson Althoff to CEO of its commercial business, a significant move allowing CEO Satya Nadella to focus solely on AI innovation and technical development. This reorganization unifies sales, marketing, and operations under Althoff, aiming to bolster Microsoft's position in the competitive AI landscape and drive future growth.
- by BARSHA DUTTATaylor Swift clarified her absence from the Super Bowl halftime show, stating it wasn't due to Travis Kelce but her intense focus on his games. She explained that her emotional investment in watching Kelce play makes her unable to consider her own performance during those moments. Swift also addressed rumors about Selena Gomez's wedding, highlighting […]
- by TOI BUSINESS DESKPakistan's economic recovery is not reaching its people. Millions face poverty and inequality despite government claims of growth. Household well-being has worsened. Rural areas suffer more. Employment remains a challenge. Reforms have stabilized the economy but not improved living standards. True progress means better lives for ordinary citizens.
- by TOI SPORTS DESKDiscarded India opener Prithvi Shaw has made a strong comeback statement ahead of the 2025-26 domestic season. Shaw smashed a brilliant 186 against his former team Mumbai in a warm-up fixture, showcasing his aggressive batting prowess. This impressive performance on a good batting surface signals his intent to reclaim a spot in national contention.
- by TOI EducationThe UGC has officially recognized 101 universities and 20 Category-1 institutions for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and 113 for online courses for the 2025-26 academic year. Most universities no longer require AICTE approval for specific ODL/online programs, expanding access to higher education with a strict admission deadline of October 15, 2025.
- by TOI NEWS DESKWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited BJP MP Khagen Murmu in a Siliguri hospital after he was attacked in Nagarkata. Murmu was assaulted while visiting flood-hit areas. The incident has triggered a political dispute, with the BJP blaming the TMC and the ruling party accusing the BJP of seeking publicity.
- by TOI BUSINESS DESKThe Union Cabinet has greenlit four crucial railway projects totaling Rs 24,634 crore, set to boost infrastructure across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh. These initiatives will add approximately 894 km of track, enhancing connectivity for millions and improving freight movement for vital commodities. The projects aim to streamline operations and reduce congestion on key […]
- by TOI NEWS DESKCongress leader Udit Raj stated that Tejashwi Yadav is not the INDIA bloc's chief ministerial face, with the decision to be made collectively. This comes after Yadav expressed confidence in the Mahagathbandhan forming the government and becoming CM, promising to address unemployment. He also criticized Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's tenure.
- by RAO JASWANT SINGHSenior Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, ADGP, reportedly died by suicide at his official residence in Chandigarh. The incident occurred at his government accommodation, with police cordoning off the area and recovering the weapon. Kumar was recently transferred to Sunaria Jail, which houses Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.
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- by Mohammed WajihuddinHow many of us can expect to live for 101 years? And that too an eventful and active life almost till the end? Dr GG Parikh, whom we fondly called GG, did. He exited on…
- by Dr Sonali JoshiMotherhood is often portrayed as a picture-perfect journey, filled with smiling faces, happy moments, and a sense of effortless joy. However, the reality of motherhood is far from perfect. It’s a messy, chaotic, and often…
- by Rakesh KapoorThe North-Western Monsoon has withdrawn from the entire Indian Himalayan Mountain Region (IHMR), but not without indelible scars of destruction on the face of snow-clad peaks and beautiful valleys. Recent years have seen devastating floods…
- by Navanita VaradpandeWe don’t speak to our neighbours these days, sadly so. In the days of yore, when we didn’t feel the need for so much “space” we had people around us and we weren’t lonely, nor…
- by Barsha Nag BhowmickQuite some time ago, a monk shared a small story with me. It has stayed in my mind, quietly reminding me now and then to think about courage, choices, and the invisible pressure that often…
- by Mudasir DarWhen the people of Jammu and Kashmir voted in record numbers in 2024, they were not voting for dynasties; they were voting for delivery. The youth, who had long been taught that politics was a…
- by Mrutyuanjai MishraThis week marked the 156th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a reminder of how one man’s moral courage reshaped not only India but also the conscience of the world. Gandhi’s message of non-violence and collective…
- by CS Aditi MaheshwariIn the glass towers of corporate India, the CEO’s voice increasingly echoes like a finely tuned amplifier — projecting the will of a silent algorithm that hums beneath the boardroom table. Increasingly, deep decisions —…
- by Barkha TrehanThere are few sights as heartwarming as a woman draped in a vibrant saree, her hands glimmering with mehndi, waiting with hope in her eyes for the moon to rise. Karva Chauth isn’t just a…
- by SS VermaWhy no one is accountable for the pot holes, road cave-ins, bridge collapse, roads turned into pools of water, children falling in gutters, people being electrocuted on the roads due to dangling wires etc. Who…
- by Speaking TreeBy Satish K Kapoor Love is an interplay between timelessness and time. It is fundamental to existence, a natural expression of the higher Self. It burns like fire, purifies like water and bears hardships like…
- by Chakshu RoyAround 7.4 crore voters will be eligible to exercise their franchise in Bihar’s upcoming elections. EC has added 21.5L and removed about 3.7L voters from the electoral rolls following SIR. This’ll be the first of…
- by Uday ChandraAs Election Commission announces Bihar’s poll schedule – two phases (Nov 6 and 11), as opposed to three in 2020, after Chhath Puja – the stage is set for a landmark state election. The focus…
- by TOI EditAnother govt hospital, another fire, more hapless patients killed…And maybe another insincere audit? When a fire breaks out at a hospital, something that seems to happen with dreadful regularity in India, some patients are particularly…
- by TOI EditIt’s been India’s most backward state for far too long. But can voters force politicians to change? On Nov 6 and 11, Bihar will decide who governs it for the next five years. Election days…
- by Jairam N MenonBuses, SUVs, two-wheelers, auto-rickshaws… Isn’t their car-natic recital glorious? My heart leaps up when I am behind the wheel and let my ears feast on cars honking, buses blaring, two-wheelers tooting and auto-rickshaws caterwauling. With…
- by Rudroneel GhoshWelcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your weekly roundup of top international news. This week we are covering Trump’s peace deal for Gaza, the Global Sumud Flotilla’s attempt to break Israel’s naval…
- by Lakshmi Pillai GuptaThe infrastructure of extraction has moved from railways to data centres, but the logic remains the same. This is the second piece in Empire of Code, a series that looks at how the digital world…
- by Ajit VarwandkarUsually, people love to speak into each other’s lives. Sometimes it is a casual remark over tea, other times a firm suggestion during a meeting. Advice comes uninvited, like rain on a day you didn’t…
- by Prasad SanyalWe keep insisting “time is money.” Wrong. Money, at least, you can cheat with. You can hide it in Swiss accounts, pass it through shell companies, or—in true Indian middle-class fashion—convert it into five kilos…
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- by TOI News DeskA Mumbai builder, Chandrakant Bhunu, was reported kidnapped by his second wife, but police found him at a rehabilitation center. The "kidnappers" were employees of the center, hired by Bhunu's first wife who orchestrated the intervention due to his alcoholism. The incident began as a kidnapping drama but concluded as a wellness retreat.
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- by TOI News DeskFormer Prime Minister and Rajya Sabha MP H.D. Deve Gowda has been admitted to Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru following an infection. The 92-year-old Janata Dal (Secular) leader developed a fever, and a team of medical experts is closely monitoring his condition. Family sources confirmed his hospitaliSation, with further details anticipated.
- by TOI News DeskThe Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India to provide details on 3.66 lakh voters excluded from Bihar's electoral roll ahead of the assembly elections. Meanwhile, TVK chief Vijay reached out to victims' families of the Karur stampede, offering support. The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded for discoveries in macroscopic quantum tunnelling.
- by TOI News DeskBJP MLA Manoj Kumar Oraon was allegedly attacked by TMC workers in Alipurduar while distributing flood relief, a day after two senior BJP leaders were assaulted in Jalpaiguri. The TMC denied the allegations, claiming Oraon assaulted an elderly man first. Prime Minister Modi condemned the attacks, criticizing the TMC's insensitivity and the state's law and order.
- by TOI News DeskFlight operations at Delhi Airport may be impacted due to inclement weather conditions, including heavy rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday. The airport authority advised passengers to check with airlines for updates and consider alternative transport like the Delhi Metro. The India Meteorological Department issued yellow and orange alerts for the region.
- by TOI News DeskKarnataka schools will be closed from October 8 to October 18, allowing teachers to complete the ongoing social and educational survey. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the extension due to uneven progress across districts, with some areas significantly behind schedule. Compensation of Rs 20 lakh will be provided to families of three staff members who died during the survey.
- The meeting, chaired by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, will be held virtually with various CEC members and senior leaders of the party set to attend. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will be joining online too while on a visit to the South American countries.
- by TOI News DeskThe Supreme Court has issued a notice regarding an AI-generated video by the BJP's Assam unit on 'X', depicting a Muslim takeover scenario if the party loses elections. Congress alleges the video spreads communal hatred and targets its leaders. BJP defends its stance, accusing Congress of intimidation. Police are investigating the complaint.
- by TOI News DeskWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited BJP MP Khagen Murmu in a Siliguri hospital after he was attacked in Nagarkata. Murmu was assaulted while visiting flood-hit areas. The incident has triggered a political dispute, with the BJP blaming the TMC and the ruling party accusing the BJP of seeking publicity.
- by TOI News DeskCongress leader Udit Raj stated that Tejashwi Yadav is not the INDIA bloc's chief ministerial face, with the decision to be made collectively. This comes after Yadav expressed confidence in the Mahagathbandhan forming the government and becoming CM, promising to address unemployment. He also criticized Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's tenure.
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- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that showing disrespect towards Lord Ram is equivalent towards insulting Lord Valmiki.
- by TOI News DeskFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the dual nature of AI, warning of its misuse for deception and fraud, citing personal experiences with deepfake videos. She emphasized the need for robust defenses as India aims to lead in AI. Sitharaman also launched Gujarat's GIFT City foreign currency settlement system to streamline international transactions and boost investment.
- by TOI News DeskAn Air India flight from Colombo to Chennai encountered a bird strike upon landing. The aircraft landed safely with all 158 passengers unharmed. The return journey was cancelled as a precaution. An alternate aircraft was arranged for 137 passengers to travel to Colombo. This incident follows a similar event last month.
- The Railway Protection Force (RPF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and Indian Railway Institute of Disaster Management (IRIDM) have signed an MoU to establish a framework for integrated relief operations during railway accidents. This collaboration aims to enhance national railway disaster readiness, focusing on faster, safer, and more coordinated rescue efforts, particularly during the critical 'Golden Hour'.
- by TOI News DeskFormer Delhi CM and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal has been granted a government bungalow at 95, Lodhi Estate, recognizing his national party status. This comes after the Delhi high court's strong criticism of the central government's delay in providing accommodation. The court emphasized a fair system for all entitled individuals in the capital.
- by TOI News DeskThe BJP has questioned Tejashwi Yadav's claim as the Mahagathbandhan's chief ministerial face, alleging a lack of official endorsement from his party and allies. BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi also highlighted a perceived leadership crisis within the RJD family. The Election Commission announced Bihar Assembly elections for November 6 and 11.
- by TOI News DeskPrime Minister Narendra Modi will host UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in Mumbai on October 9 for high-level discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation and reviewing the Vision 2035 Roadmap. The visit also includes inaugurations of key infrastructure projects and a focus on employability programs.