Smriti Mandhana and Samrat Rana LUCKNOW: Two world champions from different sporting arenas — Smriti Mandhana and Samrat Rana — were on Saturday named Sportspersons of the Year at the eighth edition of the The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) in Lucknow.In a glittering ceremony attended by top athletes and dignitaries, pistol shooter Rana…
Shubman Gill, Deepti Sharma LUCKNOW: Shubman Gill and Deepti Sharma headlined the honours in the cricket category as they were named ‘Cricketer of the Year’ (Male and Female) at the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025 here on Saturday.Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav and Harmanpreet Kaur bagged the award for special recognition in the Cricket (Male)…
Artificial intelligence promised to be the ultimate productivity tool, streamlining repetitive tasks, accelerating decision-making, and giving workers more time to focus on meaningful work. From AI-driven browsers to virtual assistants, technology has steadily infiltrated offices and homes alike, raising expectations that it would make our professional lives easier. Yet, a recent study by the Harvard…
India does not expect the ongoing Middle East conflict to significantly disrupt its ability to meet peak summer electricity demand, with the government banking on coal, renewables and battery storage to offset any stress from gas supply disruptions.Speaking on the sidelines of the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, power secretary Pankaj Agarwal said the country’s electricity…
NEW DELHI: Several domestic companies including Sun Pharma, Torrent, Zydus, Dr Reddy’s, Glenmark and Alkem announced the launch of semaglutide on Day 1, substantially lowering the cost of weight-loss therapy.This is in the wake of the innovator Novo Nordisk losing its patent on semaglutide on March 20.Sun Pharma’s weekly therapy costs, from initiation to the…
Job seekers are increasingly being ignored as ghosting reaches record levels, with over half reporting no responses to their applications. AI-driven mass applications and “ghost jobs” are overwhelming recruiters, turning the hiring process into a numbers game. This silence erodes trust, leaves candidates uncertain, and raises urgent questions about accountability and fairness in recruitment. A…
India is preparing a contingency plan to evacuate its ships currently stuck in the Persian Gulf. (AI image) Looking to secure crucial energy supplies amidst the Middle East crisis and US-Iran war, India is readying a plan to get ships safely through the Strait of Hormuz. India is preparing a contingency plan to evacuate its…
Brendon McCullum (AP Photo) The Brendon McCullum era at England came under intense scrutiny following explosive allegations about dressing-room culture during the disastrous The Ashes tour. Reports, primarily from Telegraph Sport, have painted a picture of a team environment that blurred the line between freedom and lack of discipline, raising serious questions about leadership, accountability,…
US Education Department accused of limiting mental health grants The United States Department of Education is facing renewed legal scrutiny after states alleged that it failed to fully comply with a court order requiring the reinstatement of previously cancelled school mental health grants.According to a court filing led by California on March 17, the department…
Prasad Sanya, Group Business Head of TOI, Indiatimes, and WhatsHot LUCKNOW: The eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025 unfolded in grand style in Lucknow on Saturday, celebrating the relentless spirit and excellence of India’s finest athletes. Amid a gathering of sporting legends, Olympic heroes, and rising stars, Prasad Sanyal, Group…
