The new H-1B visa bill could expand U.S. education opportunities for international teachers. A new legislative proposal in the United States could open the door to international teachers—including many from India—by reducing financial barriers for schools that hire foreign teachers on H-1B visas. The goal of the initiative is to help school districts struggling with…
Ashish Lemme (TOI photo) The eighth edition of The Times of India Sports Awards will be held on March 21, 2026 in Lucknow, celebrating the achievements of India’s best sportspersons in various fields. The awards recognize performances from 1 January to 31 December 2025, honoring standout displays at world championships and major international events. Featuring…
Universities in India are being asked to rethink what it takes to run a successful campus. The University Grants Commission has come out with a set of fresh guidelines asking universities to focus on the physical, emotional and psychological well-being of students. These aspects are usually neglected due to academic pressure and competition.In the past,…
Vijay Sethupathi shared his sensitive reasons for joining the cast of Shah Rukh Khan’s blockbuster ‘Jawan’. He stated that his decision was driven by his deep admiration for SRK and a genuine respect for director Atlee’s unique story. Sethupathi was mesmerized by the way Atlee handled her scenes with palpable confidence and compelled him to…
Image credit: Reuters/F1. Kimi Antonelli produced a stunning performance to win the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, becoming the second-youngest race winner in Formula One history. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver controlled the race in Shanghai and took his first Grand Prix win in convincing fashion. Antonelli started from pole position and briefly lost the lead…
Mayank Chakraborty becomes first GM of North East India (Special Arrangements) New Delhi: All Assam Chess Association General Secretary Rajeeb Dhar was having a good night’s sleep on Saturday morning. And why not? His mentor, Mayank Chakraborty, had just achieved his final Grandmaster (GM) standard at the 8th GM tournament in Sweden. In doing so,…
Filmmaker David Dhawan revealed on Kapil Sharma’s show that he always envisioned Govinda acting scenes while writing the scripts, a practice he continued with his son Varun Dhawan. Varun accepted the challenge of living up to his father’s iconic collaborations, highlighting his father’s references to superstars of the past. The father-son duo has maintained their…
During Yo Yo Honey Singh’s electrifying concert in Delhi, kicking off his much-anticipated India tour, chaos erupted as a massive brawl broke out among the crowd. Undeterred, the artist continued to serenade his fans as security and police rushed to quell the disruption. This unexpected incident dampened the lively atmosphere at the Indira Gandhi Indoor…
Actor Vijay Sethupathi confirmed that director Nithilan Saminathan has completed the script for ‘Maharaja 2’, the sequel to their 2024 blockbuster. Sethupathi expressed his excitement to hear the script soon. This news follows other upcoming collaborations with renowned filmmakers and the confirmation of several projects in various stages of production. the actor Vijay Sethupathi has…
The previous Pakistan The captain Sarfraz Ahmed confirmed his retirement from all forms of cricket on Sunday, ending a long international career that saw him achieve memorable victories over arch-rivals India in the finals of two major ICC tournaments. The wicket-keeper batsman, who represented the last time. Pakistan national cricket team In a December 2023…