The labour codes aim to simplify and consolidate India’s complex labour law framework. India’s new labour codes have introduced a structured distinction between the terms “employee” and “worker”. While all workers are employees, not all employees are workers. This distinction is more than just terminology – it determines the applicability of several statutory benefits and…
The ripples of the Mustafizur Rahman exclusion continue to be felt across the cricketing landscape, three months after the Bangladesh seamer was barred from joining Kolkata Knight Riders. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal recently addressed the situation, marking his first public comments on a controversy that saw a record-breaking contract dissolved due to geopolitical friction. It…
While keeping our homes spotless is an impossible dream, we have all grown up listening to time-tested advice on keeping our homes clean. But what if I tell you that some of this time-tested advice is not only ineffective but also causing more damage than good? While research on hygiene is growing by the day,…
A profound shift in botanical research reveals that the massive physical structures of our forests are not ‘built’ from the ground up as previously believed. The physical structure of trees is still stable and has its foundational base in the earth; however, research done by NASA shows there is 95 per cent to 98 per…
Gear up for a day of relentless commitment, Leo! Your dedication will pave the way for rewarding outcomes. Expect to clock in some extended hours as you strive for your aspirations, but your bravery will guide you through the challenges. Lean on your family’s support and embrace their help openly. No shortcuts today, Leo. The…
Surging mortgage rates are threatening to wash out the spring homebuying season. The rate on a conventional 30-year home loan rose to 6.46%, its highest level since September 2025, Freddie Mac said Thursday. Borrowing costs have jumped sharply in recent weeks after having dipped below 6% in late February. The Iran war is exerting further upward…
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that there is “no dearth of fuel or gas in the country” and India is ready to deal with the energy crisis resulting from the ongoing West Asia conflict.In the first official acknowledgement of a TOI report that said Indian Navy had launched ‘Operations Urja Suraksha’…
Paradigm is building a prediction markets trading terminal aimed at professional traders and market makers, with partner Arjun Balaji leading the effort since late 2025. Venture capital firm Paradigm is developing a prediction markets trading terminal targeted at professional traders and market makers, according to Fortune. Paradigm partner Arjun Balaji is spearheading the project, which…
Individual tickets for Roger Ebert’s Film Festival, widely known as Ebertfest, are now on sale. The festival’s 27th and final edition, “The Last Dance,” in Champaign, Illinois, will take place Friday, April 17th, and Saturday, April 18th. Presented by Century Law Firm, this milestone year marks a poignant farewell to one of the country’s most beloved film festivals,…
SRINAGAR: J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday sought a “transparent and time-bound probe” after a family from his constituency, Ganderbal, claimed that a person killed in an alleged encounter by the Army on March 31 had no links with terrorism, and lodged a police complaint seeking an FIR and investigation.Omar said the family’s claim…