On paper, the US labour market appears relatively stable. The national unemployment rate remains unchanged at 4.2%, and 139,000 new jobs were added in May, as per data released by Indeed. But a closer look reveals cracks beneath the surface. According to Glassdoor, workplace sentiment has dropped to its lowest point since the platform began…
Veteran actress Smita Jaykar, who memorably played Aishwarya Rai‘s mother in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s iconic film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, has opened up about the early days of Salman Khan and Aishwarya’s relationship, confirming that their real-life romance began on the sets and contributed immensely to the film’s emotional depth.In a recent interview with…
Wales Bonner’s Spring/Summer 2026 show at Paris Fashion Week celebrated its 10th anniversary by drawing inspiration from Yeshwant Rao Holkar II, the Maharaja of Indore. The collection, titled “Jewel,” blended Indian royalty’s timeless style with modern elegance. Sharp tailoring, luxe preppy vibes influenced by the Met Gala, and sporty Y-3 collaborations defined the runway. Here’s…
NEW DELHI: After a video of a damaged portion of an under-construction section of the Amritsar-Jamnagar Economic Corridor in Gujarat went viral, NHAI suspended the project’s contractor, authority engineer and an official. Contractor CDS Infra Projects Ltd has been barred from participating in ongoing and future bids, and a penalty of Rs 2.8 crore has…
India’s quick commerce industry is sprinting ahead in metros, but non-metro cities continue to trail behind, held back by weak demand, low digital adoption, and entrenched local shopping habits, according to a report by Redseer.The sector expanded nearly 150% year-on-year in the first five months of 2025, driven by aggressive rollout of dark stores, rapid…
D Gukesh stuns World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen (Image credit: Chess.com) NEW DELHI: Defending world champion D. Gukesh stunned World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in the sixth round of the Grand Chess Tour SuperUnited Rapid 2025 in Zagreb, Croatia, on Thursday, seizing sole lead in the tournament with 10 points.Gukesh, who had shared the lead…
In a move that’s as surprising as it is revealing, OpenAI, one of the world’s most influential artificial intelligence labs, announced a mandatory one-week company-wide shutdown starting this July. While on the surface, it might seem like a generous summer break, insiders say the real reason is burnout. Employees have reportedly been clocking 80-hour work…
Ahead of the theatrical release of Metro…In Dino on July 4, the makers hosted a star-studded special screening at a suburban Mumbai theatre on Thursday evening. Directed by Anurag Basu, the film is a spiritual sequel to Life In A… Metro and features a multi-starrer ensemble. Leading lady Sara Ali Khan arrived with her younger…
Diabetes is an increasingly widespread health issue, and many are seeking natural solutions to accompany conventional treatment. One such ancient remedy that is seeing increased popularity in contemporary times is jamun seed powder. Extracted from seeds of the Indian blackberry (Syzygium cumini), this plant supplement has been applied in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries as an…
PATNA/NEW DELHI: Allies in governing NDA have backed EC’s ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, describing the exercise as “routine and necessary”. Some NDA functionaries told TOI they have absolutely no issues or apprehensions about SIR, though they are keeping a close eye on the exercise. They added that they are…
