X has changed the Iran flag emoji shown on its platform, replacing the Islamic Republic’s emblem with the older Lion and Sun symbol on the green, white and red tricolour.The change followed a user request that was approved in Twemoji, the open-source emoji system used by X. Jeremy Bier, an engineer at the company, said…
As Indian garment makers switch on machines for the next US fall-winter cycle, the industry is bracing for another potential shock, with the threat of a 500% tariff clouding export prospects and factory utilisation.Exporters say buyer sentiment has shifted sharply in recent weeks. “Buyers who were earlier considering shifting some orders to India no longer…
How to keep your home warm without a heater this winter using these simple tricks Winter settles into a room long before we notice it. The floor feels colder in the morning. The air lingers instead of moving. Many people turn to heaters straight away, but not every home has one, and not every space…
Khawlhring Lalremruata (Image credit: X) Former Mizoram Ranji Trophy cricketer K. Lalremruata passed away on Thursday, hours after collapsing during a local cricket match, officials confirmed. He was 38.A resident of Maubawk near Aizawl, Lalremruata was playing for Venghnuai Raiders Cricket Club (VRCC) in the second division screening tournament of the Khaled Memorial at the…
Shalini Passi (File photo) Kids and Coke, it’s a love story many parents know all too well. The fizz, the sweetness, that bubbly “pop” when you open a can, it’s hard for little ones to resist.Colorful branding, fun bottles, and ads everywhere, and suddenly Coke becomes more than a drink; it’s a tiny daily treat…
Kuwait urges its citizens in Iran to stay vigilant, avoid crowds, and contact emergency numbers/Image: MoFA Amid increasing safety concerns in Iran, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs(MoFA) has issued a strong advisory for its citizens in the country, urging them to stay alert, avoid public gatherings, and closely follow local guidelines to ensure their…
The killing of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Minnesota mother of three, by an ICE agent during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis has triggered not only protests and political debate, but also a wider argument over how the incident is being framed in pro-Trump and right-wing media.In the days following the shooting, outlets including Fox…
CHENNAI: India’s renewable energy sector wrapped up 2025 with a record-breaking surge in capacity additions, underscoring the pace of the country’s clean energy transition. About 48 GW of new renewable capacity was added during the year, including large hydro projects, while around 45 GW was added excluding the large hydro segment, compared with 28 GW…
A viral Indian travel blog post from an Indian visitor, shows how he spent lakhs to discover Europe while revealing the unattractive aspects of European cities, which include contaminated public areas and security concerns. After months of planning and saving, this traveller finally took the dream Europe trip, only to find that the real Europe…
Axar Patel is now a member of India’s T20I leadership group after the selectors named him vice-captain for next month’s T20 World Cup. The all-rounder spoke to TOI on a range of topics ahead of the big ICC tournament. Excerpts:With the T20 World Cup around the corner, the next two months will be big for…