If this is not extortion, then what is it, says SC on allowing retailers to overprice drugs NEW DELHI: Expressing shock over patients and their families being fleeced by pharma companies and retail medicine sellers, Supreme Court on Tuesday said the exorbitant prices charged was nothing but “dacoity” in broad daylight and questioned the govt’s…
It is estimated the padlocks collectively weigh three tonnes/Image: BBC For years, couples visiting Bristol attached padlocks to Pero’s Bridge to symbolise their relationships, often throwing the keys into the harbour below. The tradition eventually created an unexpected engineering problem. By June 2025, an estimated three tonnes of locks had accumulated on the pedestrian bridge,…
The image, classified as a PSA Type I photograph, was taken just weeks before Mantle made his major-league debut with the New York Yankees (Image Credit: Heritage Auctions) A rare 1951 photograph of baseball legend Mickey Mantle, which later became the basis for his iconic 1952 Topps card, has sold privately for a record $3…
Leaders and delegates stand as they sing national anthem during the closing session of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (AP) BEIJING: China’s parliament on Monday revised a law to effectively grant the Communist Party more executive control over China’s cabinet, the State Council, after cancelling the premier’s post-parliament news conference for the first time…
Toyota India is gearing up to introduce the next-generation Hilux pickup truck in the Indian market soon. Ahead of its official launch, the company has released another teaser, offering a subtle glimpse of the pickup’s front and rear-end design while keeping most styling details under wraps. At the front, the pickup features a black-coloured grille,…
Watch the Official Trailer from Hindi movie ‘Hope’ starring Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Taylor Russell and Cameron Britton. ‘Hope’ movie is directed by Na Hong-jin. To know more about ‘Hope’ trailer watch the video. Check out the latest Hindi trailers, new movie trailers, trending Hindi movie trailers, and more…
Unlocking Value with Gold Loans: Discover the potential of leveraging idle gold jewellery at home. Delve into the basics of Gold Loans, including the loan process and differentiation from personal, education, and car loans. Explore the typical interest rates for Gold Loans in this edition of TOI Wallet Talks, featuring George Alexander Muthoot, MD of…
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Eric Dane’s Loved Ones Issue Moving Message After Actor’s Death Hollywood is mourning the loss of Eric Dane, the beloved star of Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, who has died at 53 after battling ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Dane spent his final days surrounded by his wife, Rebecca Gayheart, and…
PMC workers clean a ghat in Patna on Tuesday Patna: The receding Ganga has left behind silt, waste and stagnant water at several ghats in Patna, prompting the civic body to step up cleaning and mosquito-control measures. The exercise comes as Bihar continues to deal with the aftermath of the floods, with health officials warning…
The Elsewhere Pod sits on the couple’s Sunshine Coast hinterland property and measures about 6 metres by 2.4 metres, states the online report. Its compact footprint is offset by floor-to-ceiling glass, contemporary interiors and a design aimed at making the most of its rural surroundings. When mortgage repayments suddenly become the biggest expense on a…
