Spread the love If there is one thing about Teddy Day, it is this. It makes people smile without trying too hard.In 2026, Teddy Day will be celebrated on February 10, just like it is every year. And somehow, year after year, it still works its quiet magic. Shops fill up with soft toys of every size. Phones buzz with...

Not a magic pill: Why vitamin D is a valuable (but not instant) tool for muscle growth
Spread the love 4 min readNew DelhiFeb 9, 2026 09:00 PM IST Vitamin D is often celebrated for its role in bone health and immunity, but experts suggest it could also play a role in muscle growth and strength. The question gaining traction — especially among fitness enthusiasts — is whether vitamin D can help build muscle faster. The answer...
After scaring Pakistan, Netherlands eye first win of T20 WC against Namibia
Spread the love Netherlands’ Roelof van der Merwe celebrates the wicket of Pakistan’s Babar Azam, left, during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Netherlands and Pakistan in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI) NEW DELHI: If there’s one standout trend at this T20 World Cup so far, it’s Associate teams pushing full-member nations to the limit.It all began when, in the...

AR Rahman reveals the emotional breaking point that birthed Minsara Kanavu song ‘Vennelave Vennelave’: ‘I started crying’
Spread the love Written by: Entertainment Desk 3 min readHyderabadUpdated: Feb 9, 2026 08:55 PM IST Some of the greatest artistic breakthroughs happen in moments of struggle, and for AR Rahman, the creation of “Vennelave Vennelave” for the film Minsara Kanavu stands as a testament to this truth. In a recent interview, the maestro pulled back the curtain on how...
Israel warns it may strike Iran alone; Netanyahu moves up trip to US – is an attack imminent?
Spread the love As Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to visit Washington, concerns are mounting over the trajectory of US-Iran talks and the possibility of military escalation, with Israeli defence officials warning that Tehran’s expanding ballistic missile programme poses an existential threat to Israel.According to Israeli security sources quoted by The Jerusalem Post, senior Israeli officials have conveyed to...
Kanpur Lambo crash: Tycoon’s son not behind wheel? What Shivam’s lawyer said
Spread the love A view of the black Lamborghini that hits several people near the Rev 3, at Gwaltoli police station in Kanpur on Sunday. (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh tobacco baron KK Mishra’s son Shivam, who was allegedly behind the wheel of a Lamborghini that hit pedestrians and a motorcycle in Kanpur, was not driving the luxury car...
Jharkhand Secures Rs 70,000 Crore Investment from Jindal Group for Steel & Clean Energy Projects
Spread the love Jharkhand is poised to receive an investment proposal exceeding ₹70,000 crore from the Jindal Group, focusing on steel manufacturing and clean energy projects. This significant investment follows Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s recent visits to Davos and the United Kingdom, aimed at promoting the state as a key industrial and energy hub. The Jindal Group has submitted a...
‘Let’s see what we do to PM’: What drove Om Birla to caution PM Modi—Inside the LS chaos
Spread the love NEW DELHI: In a fiery rebuttal on Monday, the Centre categorically rejected opposition claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced no security threat on the day he was set to deliver a crucial reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address. The high-profile address was abruptly cancelled after Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced that...
Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ Takaichi upends Asia’s power math: And the winner is India
Spread the love Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a powerful mandate, winning a landslide victory. This political stability empowers Tokyo to significantly reshape its approach to China, strengthen ties with the US, and deepen strategic partnerships with India. Her decisive win signals a more assertive Japan on the global stage, impacting regional dynamics. TL;DR: Driving the newsJapan’s Prime Minister...
Russian crude imports to be cut by half? India lays out approach amid trade deal with US
Spread the love <img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-128117295,imgsize-107106,width-400,resizemode-4/india-crude-oil-imports.jpg" alt="Trump executive order: Will India’s imports of Russian crude oil drop significantly? ‘Will maintain multiple…’" title=" Before the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in early 2022, India bought very little of Russian oil. (AI image) ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Before the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in early 2022, India bought very little of Russian oil....
