From miniature cars to complicated ship-building models, adults are driving sales globally. Brands in India are also joining the game. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

Serbia's populist strongman Aleksandar Vucic dominated the Balkan country's politics for 14 years. A students-led protest that began in 2024 against rampant corruption, cronyism and organised crime led to his defeat in the parliamentary elections. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

Padel is easy to learn, social, and suddenly everywhere. But as more recreational players pick up padel — and pickleball — physiotherapists are seeing what happens when the body isn’t quite as ready as the player is. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

TOI unpacks data from the country's first National Household Travel Survey to find how people travel across states — and what it costs. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

The triumph of leftist incumbent Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva limits Trump’s drive to tighten his grip on the Western Hemisphere and cements Latin America’s most populous country and largest economy as a counterweight to Washington. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

India’s first district-level jobs data shows women work most where they have the least choice, and least where the jobs on offer don’t fit their lives. TOI went to six districts at the extremes. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

Wanted in 64 cases across Delhi, Haryana and Punjab, Bhau ran his gang from abroad until his US asylum bid hit a roadblock. Indian agencies are coordinating with US counterparts for his deportation. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

The rupee deepened foreign investors’ losses, a few stocks dominate Korea and Taiwan’s markets, and smaller Indian stocks outperformed the big ones. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

IMA wants an upcoming movie reviewed, which shows healthcare corruption, and doctors under attack. But, censorship won’t address genuine grievances of patients. Plus, claims that screen violence impacts real-life violence are hotly contested. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

Data centres are running on credit. Revenues and circular deals, between AI firms & hardware suppliers, don’t inspire confidence. But AI tech has a future, and some windfalls, possibly, for countries like India. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

Goaded by plantstagrammers and guided by breeders and importers, a new crop of collectors is sourcing exotic and prized species from countries like Indonesia and Spain at significant cost. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

Reflect Orbital says its satellites can help solar farms generate electricity after sunset and provide light for other uses. Critics say the plan could affect wildlife, humans, astronomy and the night sky. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

The budget phones that once powered Chinese brands’ sales are becoming harder to make profitably. As they cut entry-level models, Lava and Ai+ are targeting price-conscious buyers. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

The Siang dam was proposed with promises of energy security and flood control as China builds upstream. Now the project has sparked protests in Arunachal, with communities warning of displacement and lost livelihoods. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

The coaching capital’s experiment to rope in rickshaw drivers, hostel managers, and even domestic workers has helped spot early signs of distress and self-harm. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

Brahmins make up an estimated 9–11% of UP’s population and are concentrated in several eastern constituencies. Even if many continue to back BJP, lower turnout could hurt the ruling party. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

BJP is fighting three-factor anti-incumbency, state, central & local. Expect new BJP candidates in many seats. Oppn would be wise not to bet big on CEC controversy. And, after a long time, Brahmins may have a pivotal role. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

China’s most prized liquor doth not runneth over as austerity spreads. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

We discuss cancer, heart disease and diabetes, but rarely the possibility that longer lives may bring years of dementia, dependence and distress for families. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

Pakistan’s pacts with Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Qatar, Indonesia and the Maldives signal military ambitions, but economic constraints and uncertain commitments may limit their strategic impact. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…