Indians fastest growing ethnic group in Australia: High Commissioner Philip Green | I Witness

Indians are now the fastest-growing ethnic group in Australia, High Commissioner Philip Green told TOI in this exclusive interaction. He highlighted the significant rise in the Indian diaspora, attributing it to increasing migration, strong educational and economic ties, and India's growing influence in Australia with the community playing a key role in shaping Australia's multicultural landscape. Green emphasized the deepening relationship between the two nations, particularly in trade, education, and technology, underscoring India's vital contribution to Australia's diverse society. At a time that the U.S. under President Trump is making immigration a key issue of his administration, Green says that while Australians have little or no tolerance for illegal immigrants, there is support for a high skilled work force. Australia, he says, has issued half a million visas to Indians last year.

U.S. Warships Join Mega Wargame In South China Sea; Beijing 'Fumes' Amid Komodo Drill

South China Sea in focus, as Indonesia hosts naval drills: With tensions rising in the South China Sea and the Trump administration pulling back from multilateral commitments, Indonesia is making its move on the international stage by staging major international naval drills in Bali. DW's Georg Matthes reports.

'Stop Muzzling Our...': Syria's Druze Minority Roars For Rights As Jolani Takes Charge | Watch

Syria’s Druze minority calls for rights and protection: The new Syrian interim government currently enjoys broad support since Assad's fall. With religious minorities making up one-third of the population, local leaders and activists urge concrete steps to strengthen diverse voices and civil society.

South Africa Introduces New Law Despite Trump's Fund Cut Threat; 'Historic Injustice Must End'

New law in South Africa addresses Apartheid land seizures: Who owns South Africa? Many Black South Africans say it is mostly the white minority who seized land and property under racist Apartheid-era laws. Now South Africa is attempting to address the historic injustice with a new law.

Ukraine Faces New Crisis After Trump Freezes Funds; 'Thousands Struggle to...'

Ukraine hit by Trump's USAID funding freeze: The freezing of all funds to USAID ordered by Donald Trump has affected the jobs of thousands of people in the United States and abroad, and halted humanitarian programs around the world. One of the many countries badly hit by the funding freeze is Ukraine.

The real reason why political parties bring film stars to politics

Manoj Tiwari, Kangana Ranaut, Dev, Hema Malini, Locket Chatterjee are just some of the film stars who are in the fray this election. It's not a new trend and they have many who have walked this path before them - from Amitabh Bachchan to Rajesh Khanna and Shatrughan Sinha. In this podcast, Avijit Ghosh and Ketki Angre talk about how it all started, who the first film star was to straddle the world of politics. Some of these filmy icons have been giant slayers at the hustings but not everyone has found their calling in neta-nagri. We look at the hits and misses from the world of glamour -- who drew in the crowds and votes and who couldn't convert the star power into political capital.

Rahul Gandhi, Raebareli and a battle with a friend-turned-foe

Rahul Gandhi has moved his candidature 60km away from Amethi to Rae Bareli this election. He's pitching it as a 100-year family connect with the seat his mother won in 2019. In this episode of Dance of Democracy, we ask locals in Rae Bareli if the last remaining 'Gandhi' seat in Uttar Pradesh is safe for Rahul? We also bring you a ground report from a water-starved district of Maharashtra where the lack of a basic necessity has simultaneously angered farmers and left them helpless.

Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh and the confusing tale of three capitals caught in politics

On June 2, 2024, Hyderabad will no longer be a shared capital for Andhra Pradesh. It will belong to Telangana as a part of the bifurcation agreed to in 2014. But 10 years on, Andhra Pradesh finds itself at a point where it has three state capitals and no capital at the same time. In this episode of Dance of Democracy, we explain why the capital confusion is an election issue. Also on the show, find out when John F Kennedy arrested Hitler in India and why the Election Commission had to postpone polling for one seat in Tamil Nadu

Candidates with less than 30% vote share have won elections. That's changed now

How many votes does a candidate need to win a Lok Sabha election? 50%, 60% or more? Can a candidate pull of a win if s/he polls less than 30% of votes for the seat? On this edition of Dance of Democracy, we tell you how voters have changed their voting patterns in the last two decades. We also tell you about a candidate who fought elections by asking voters NOT to vote for him. Don't miss a blast-from-the-past photo of a thriving bonhomie among BJP-Shiv Sena's leaders.

What voters in West UP have to say about a waveless election | Lok Sabha elections

What matters more to voters in a waveless election - local leaders and issues or caste combinations? We took that question to voters in West UP where polling percentages have dropped this year compared to the turnout in 2014 and 2019. Also on the show, a curious contest in Bihar where Laloo Prasad Yadav fights RJD chief's daughter Rohini Acharya and how a vulnerable tribe from the Nicobar Islands has voted for the first time ever in this election.

Viral: Cobra blocks road in MP's Chhatarpur district

A cobra snake blocked the road in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur’s district. The cobra was spotted in the middle of the road by commuters who immediately stopped their vehicles. A few filmed the incident on their mobile phone. A video of the incident went viral on social media.

Nigeria: Lion kills zookeeper at Obafemi Awolowo University

A zoo keeper was attacked and killed by a lion at the Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria. The zoo keeper has been identified as Olabode OlawuyiOlawuyi was attacked on February 19. The incident took place when he was trying to feed the lion. Other staff members tried to rescue him but to no avail. It is reportedly said that the zookeeper had raised the big cat since birth.

CCTV: Biker crushed to death by speeding bus in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district

A biker was crushed to death by a speeding bus in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain district. The incident took place in Khachrod tehsil of the district. The incident was captured on CCTV camera . The biker’s brother, who was a pillion rider, is said to be critical.

Four women steal tray full of earrings from a jewellery shop in MP's Raisen

A group of four women has stolen a tray full of earrings from a jewellery shop in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen. The incident was captured on CCTV camera. The police have registered a case and launched a probe into the matter. A senior police official said that they are looking for more CCTV footage installed at other locations to nab the thieves.

Shirtless British man punches air steward after destroying aircraft toilet, arrested

A shirtless British man punched an air steward after destroying the aircraft toilet. The man was arrested. The man went berserk soon after the flight took off . He went up to smash the plane’s toilet. The incident took place on February 7 when the flight took off from Bangkok to London. A video of the incident went viral on social media.

What are Gold Loans? Understanding Gold Loans - Interest Rates, Process, and Common Queries Addressed

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 Muthoot Finance, addressing Frequently Asked Questions on Gold Loans.

Beginner's Guide to Mutual Fund Investments: Exploring Equity Multi-Asset with Gold, Flexicap, and International Mutual Funds for SIP

Mutual Fund Investment Guide & Insights: Explore beyond the basics with this TOI Wallet Talks Episode featuring Chethan Shenoy, Director & Head of Product & Research at Anand Rathi Wealth Limited. Shenoy delves into popular mutual fund investment options beyond generic choices like ELSS or index funds. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of investing in multi-asset funds, flexi-cap funds, sector funds, and international funds, tailored to your investment horizon and risk appetite. With Indian markets reaching all-time highs, making informed decisions becomes crucial to maximize potential gains.

National Pension System (NPS) Decoded: Is Investing in the NPS Scheme Ideal for Retirement? | Common Queries Addressed

NPS: The National Pension System (NPS) is emerging as a favored retirement planning avenue. What exactly is NPS, and what advantages does it offer for investing your funds in this national pension scheme? Delve into the workings of your NPS corpus upon retirement and the process for securing monthly pension or income. In this episode of TOI Wallet Talks, Nirav Karkera, Head of Research at Fisdom, delves into the intricacies of NPS, its benefits, and contrasts it with other market offerings such as mutual funds and PPF.

Gold Purchase Advice: A Comparison of Sovereign Gold Bonds vs. Gold ETFs, Gold Mutual Funds vs. Gold Coins, Bars, Jewelry Explained

Gold Investment Insights: Gold buying options range from gold jewelry, coins, bars, ETFs, MFs, Sovereign Gold Bonds to digital gold like Paytm Gold or PhonePe Gold. In this episode of TOI Wallet Talks, Navneet Damani, Head of Research, Commodities & Currencies at MOFSL, elaborates on the advantages and disadvantages of each gold investment avenue. Watch the video for informed decision-making before diving into gold investments.

Understanding Credit Score: Strategies to Improve Your Credit Score for Loans, Credit Cards | Common Questions Addressed

Importance of Credit Score: When seeking a credit card or loan, institutions prioritize your credit score. What constitutes a good credit score? Which factors influence it? And how can you maintain a favorable credit score? In this episode of TOI Wallet Talks, Shweta Jain, Founder of Investography, addresses these common queries about credit scores.

Here’s presenting the talent round performance of Ritika Khatnani for Miss Supranational 2022

With only a few days to go for LIVA Miss Diva Supranational 2021 Ritika Khatnani to represent India at the international pageant. Tap in to see how our supra queen has managed to charm her ways into our hearts with her Talent round performance.

The top 31 state winners dazzled at Femina Miss India 2022 awards night!

With glamour, grace and gratitude, our top 31 state winners nailed the awards nights! It was a spectacular evening, and it couldn't have been better than this. Femina Miss India 2022 Top 31 state winners donned the impressive collection by designer Nikita Mhaisalkar.

A glimpse at Femina Miss India 2022 awards night!

Here is another sneak peek into the starry awards night. A celebration of several dreams coming true. Meet our Femina Miss India 2022 Top 31 state winners who are aiming for the coveted crown, unified with one dream, one passion, and one purpose to win the title and be the change.

Check out the BTS from Nikita Mhaisalkar’s photoshoot ft Femina Miss India 2022

Watch the dream team work their magic on our Femina Miss India 2022 Top 31 state finalists. Here is the BTS from Nikita Mhaisalkar’s designer photoshoot!

#HuesForEveryMood ft. Femina Miss India 2022 top 31 state winners

Watch Savvy Rai, Pranita Chettri, Soumya Shasi Kumar, and Sifat Sehgal’s mood for today. Our lovely Femina Miss India 2022 state winners tried Sephora’s Skin Concealer and Skin Foundation! Check out now.

Steve Vai enthrals Mumbai with a high-energy performance

Electric guitar virtuoso Steve Vai began his Inviolate India tour with a concert in the city

Jackie Shroff and Neena Gupta sport outfits in similar colours at the screening of their film

Also present for the screening was Masaba Gupta and Gulshan Grover among others

Mohit Raina, Anupam Kher, Kashmira Pardeshi and Bhav Dhulia clicked at an event

Also seen here was filmmaker Neeraj Pandey

Bollywood's big night: Industry comes together for the premiere of Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor and Agastya Nanda's debut film

The Khans, Bachchans and Kapoors were present to support the young trio

Jackie Shroff, Dia Mirza, Mumtaz Khan, Esha Deol Sanjay Khan come together for an event hosted by Zayed & Malaika Khan

These and more celebs were seen at a visual photography narrative fundraiser in the city