Spread the love Representative image MUMBAI: In an unexpected turn, a woman’s current husband took the witness stand to depose on behalf of her ex-spouse, ending a nearly 17-year-old domestic violence case. The case, initiated in 2009 by the woman, alleged years of torture by her first husband. She sought protection and monetary relief, claiming she was ousted from her...
Old & bold: When 70+ go skydiving & bungee jumping
Spread the love The Kotharis have travelled to 14 countries in four years From Vadodara and Ahmedabad, a small band of 70-plus Indians is rewriting the script of retirement – skydiving, scuba diving, bungee jumping, even trekking across Antarctica’s frozen expanse.Gautam Kothari, 74, has lost vision in one eye. His wife Beena, 72, cannot walk long distances. Together, they have...
Rajasthan: Over 1,230 mine leases exist across Aravalis in the state
Spread the love Representative image JAIPUR: Over 1,230 mining leases, most of them disputed, continue to exist across Rajasthan’s Aravali region. Together, these leases cover 17,393 hectares within the Aravali system.“At present, most leases in the Aravalis are under dispute and pending before courts. Some mines are closed, while others continue to operate,” a senior mining official said.Incidentally, Rajasthan mining...
‘If God granted me a wish’: Ex-cricketer makes emotional plea for Kohli’s Test return
Spread the love Virat Kohli (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has sparked fresh debate around Virat Kohli’s Test retirement with an emotional Instagram post that has resonated widely among fans. Posting on Saturday, Sidhu wrote, “If God granted me a wish I’d say bring Kohli out of his retirement & make him play Test...
‘Don’t Get Scammed’: Stop, think & then act before letting fear take over
Spread the love NEW DELHI: “Cybercrime has no geographical boundaries, it thrives on online anonymity where a scammer can claim to be operating locally from Patparganj while actually being based abroad,” said special commissioner of police Devesh Chandra Srivastava during his address at the TOI Townhall on ‘Don’t Get Scammed’.This striking reality served as a wake-up call as the officer...
UP boy who saved dad from crocodile wants to protect nation
Spread the love <img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-126211076,imgsize-986707,width-400,resizemode-4/untitled-design-44.jpg" alt="UP boy who saved dad from crocodile wants to protect nation" title=" Ajay dedicated the award to his grandmother, Ratna Devi, who has been raising the 9-year-old and his sister since they lost their mother a few years ago ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Ajay dedicated the award to his grandmother, Ratna Devi, who has been raising...
Aravali row: SC takes suo motu cognisance; CJI-led bench to hear case on Monday
Spread the love <img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-126210889,imgsize-1064040,width-400,resizemode-4/untitled-design-43.jpg" alt="Aravali row: Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of hills verdict; CJI-led bench to hear case on Monday" title=" Supreme Court ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Supreme Court NEW DELHI: As the controversy over its November 20 order on the Aravali hills refuses to die down and environmentalists and citizens oppose the verdict, Supreme Court has taken...
‘I’m Indian’: Tripura student’s last words before he was killed in a racial attack
Spread the love <img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-126210191,imgsize-1335616,width-400,resizemode-4/untitled-design-42.jpg" alt="'I'm Indian': Tripura student's last words before he was killed in a racial attack; protests erupt seeking justice" title=" Family and friends pay tribute to Anjel Chakma at his home in Tripura ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Family and friends pay tribute to Anjel Chakma at his home in Tripura DEHRADUN: A 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura,...
BJP: Rahul permanent spokesperson of anti-India global forces
Spread the love <img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-126209233,imgsize-844014,width-400,resizemode-4/untitled-design-41.jpg" alt="Rahul permanent spokesperson of anti-India global forces: BJP" title=" Rahul Gandhi during a presser in New Delhi (Picture credit: PTI) ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Rahul Gandhi during a presser in New Delhi (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: BJP Saturday seized upon the disclosure made by Sam Pitroda, head of the overseas wing of the party and...
Aaron Rodgers explains why he keeps his wife private amid marriage mystery
Spread the love Aaron Rodgers opens up about his marriage.(Image via Getty Images) Aaron Rodgers, the 40 year old NFL veteran and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ star player, has been a married man for close to a year now but the identity of his wife has remained private.No fan or any of Aaron Rodgers’ teammates have admitted seeing his wife in...
