Mangaluru: The Arabian Sea Fisheries Management Coordination Committee (Sea-MC²), in collaboration with the forest department and the College of Fisheries, has proposed a systematic turtle tagging programme starting next Olive Ridley turtle nesting season.Dr Shivakumar Magada, director general of Sea-MC², told TOI that tagging is a globally recognised scientific method used to identify and track…
Sree Vishnu’s astrology-based romantic drama, ‘Vishnu Vinyasam’, has landed on OTT platform Prime Video after a profitable theatrical run. The film, which released on February 27, 2026, explores a unique romance intertwined with horoscopes and numerology. Praised for its light humor and grounded performances, the movie offers a breezy watch with strong supporting acts. ‘Vishnu…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over arguments supporting sect-based restrictions in temples and mutts, saying such exclusions could adversely affect Hinduism and divide society.The remarks came from a nine-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant while hearing a batch of petitions concerning discrimination against women at religious places, including…
Fuel efficiency has become a key factor for SUV buyers in India amid rising fuel prices and a shift towards petrol-powered vehicles. In the mid-size SUV segment, led by models such as the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Skoda Kushaq and Hyundai Creta, manufacturers are focusing on improving mileage without affecting performance or practicality. Hybrid technology…
Anshul Kamboj (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) CHENNAI: Chennai Super Kings are having a middling season, but medium-pacer Anshul Kamboj seems to be their breakout star. With 17 scalps in nine matches at an economy rate of 7.54, including 3-32 against Mumbai Indians on Saturday, Kamboj has been the leader of the CSK attack, both in powerplay…
NEW DELHI: BJP on Tuesday hit out at Congress for “endorsing” the USCIRF report recommending sanctions on RSS and RAW and said in their antagonism to govt and PM Narendra Modi, the opposition party and Rahul Gandhi are standing against India.BJP dismissed the report as ‘baseless’ and said it is based on non-credible sources, as…
From Dh25 to 2.5%: Zakat al Mal and Zakat al Fitr Rules Explained as Eid ul Fitr 2026 Nears As Ramadan 2026 draws to a close, one question is trending across the Muslim communities and that is – what exactly is the difference between Zakat al Mal and Zakat al Fitr? With millions preparing to…
Minor irrigation minister NS Boseraju inaugurates the e-ticketing kiosk at Pilikula on Wednesday Mangaluru: E-ticketing kiosks launched to facilitate easy accessibility to tourists at the city’s Dr Shivarama Karantha Pilikula Nisargadhama were inaugurated by minister NS Boseraju on Wednesday. The centre, which is one of the major educational, scientific and tourist destinations in coastal Karnataka,…
After Twisha Sharma (L), another Noida woman dies by suicide over ‘dowry harassment’; husband, father-in-law held NOIDA: A 24-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the roof of her house in Greater Noida’s Ecotech-III area, with her family accusing her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment, police said on Monday.According to police officials,…
Fresh negotiations between India and the United States are underway in Washington, DC this week, with officials indicating that a long-running effort to seal a bilateral trade agreement is nearing completion.A senior US official, responding to queries on the progress of the talks, said, “The Trump administration and India continue to have positive and productive…
