Coco Jones performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” before Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium, drawing both praise and backlash online. While many applauded her powerful vocals, critics questioned the NFL’s continued inclusion of the song, often called the Black national anthem. The league has featured it since 2020 following nationwide protests against racial injustice….
NEW DELHI: Concerned over numerous complaints about poor quality highways in recent months, particularly during and after monsoon, PM Narendra Modi has set a May deadline for the road transport ministry to prioritise quality improvement and develop robust SOPs to ensure accountability and consistency. TOI has learnt that while recently reviewing progress in the highway…
Malaysia joined India on Sunday in strongly condemning cross-border terrorism, signalling a greater understanding of India’s position on the issue, with PM Modi saying after a bilateral meeting with his counterpart Anwar Ibrahim that message from both sides on terror was clear: no double standards, no compromise. Modi’s visit to Malaysia saw close to a…
BENGALURU: Scientists from Isro’s Space Applications Centre (SAC) have identified a promising landing zone in the rugged south polar region of the Moon for India’s first lunar sample return mission, Chandrayaan-4. A detailed terrain study using images from the Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter High Resolution Camera (OHRC) has shortlisted a one-square-kilometre patch near Mons Mouton as the…
NEW DELHI: NSA Ajit Doval’s first bilateral visit to Canada since the diplomatic strife over the killing of a Khalistani separatist in 2023 rocked the relationship between the countries saw both sides agreeing to a “shared workplan” to guide bilateral cooperation on national security and law enforcement issues, and to enable “practical collaboration” on respective…
NEW DELHI: Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities’ new plant in Indore had just started production for some American buyers when the US announced 50% tariffs on Indian imports. With the trade deal likely to be implemented soon, the company is now hoping that things will slowly fall into place. “Under development business had come to a…
Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga, center, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka began their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign on a confident note, overcoming Ireland by 20 runs in their opening fixture on Sunday, thanks to a composed unbeaten half-century from Kamindu Mendis and a clinical display from their spinners. Asked to bat…
File photo: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammad (Picture credit: AP) Iran has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi to more than seven additional years in prison, according to her supporters and lawyer. The development comes as Mohammadi has reportedly been on a hunger strike since early February.Her lawyer, Mostafa Nili, confirmed the verdict…
Chocolate Day 2026 arrives on February 9th. This Valentine’s Week celebration offers a sweet way to express affection. The article provides over 50 wishes, messages, and quotes. These range from deeply romantic to humorous and are perfect for partners, friends, or long-distance loved ones. Famous quotes are also included for social media. If Rose Day…
Edappadi Palaniswamy and Amit Shah (R) (File photo) NEW DELHI: Once upon a time, the Jayalalithaa-led AIADMK pulled the plug on a vulnerable Atal Bihari Vajpayee government at the Centre. The withdrawal of support in 1999 triggered the NDA’s collapse after a no-confidence motion, forcing midterm Lok Sabha elections. For the BJP, it was not…