TOI Exclusive | For Tests to really grow, we need to have two tiers: Michael Vaughan

Michael Vaughan suggests the ICC should establish dedicated windows throughout the year for Test cricket to maintain its relevance. He envisions a two-tiered system to increase the stakes and ensure more consistent quality, advocating for concentrated periods of Test matches in different regions like the UK, Caribbean, subcontinent, and southern hemisphere to enhance the format’s…

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9 psychological tricks to stop overthinking and sleep peacefully at night

Struggling with nighttime overthinking? This article offers nine psychology-backed strategies to calm your mind and promote restful sleep. Techniques include brain dumping, controlled breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and gratitude journaling. By incorporating these simple habits into your bedtime routine, you can reduce stress and improve sleep quality without medication.

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Chhattisgarh eases medical admission rules, prioritizes state candidates, shifts counselling online and reduces bond tenure

Chhattisgarh’s government is set to implement significant reforms in undergraduate medical admissions for 2025, prioritizing domicile candidates for vacant seats and reducing the mandatory bond period to one year. The entire counselling process will be online, simplifying OBC income certificate norms and allowing fresh registration in each round. These changes aim to enhance transparency and…

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‘Ekka’ Box Office Collection Day 1: Yuva Rajkumar collects Rs 1.60 crore on opening day – read here

Yuva Rajkumar’s ‘Ekka’ has made a strong debut, earning over Rs 1.60 crore on its opening day. The film, a mass action entertainer directed by Rohit Padaki, has garnered positive reviews for its raw action and Yuva Rajkumar’s performance. The movie revolves around Muttu’s journey into Bengaluru’s underworld, captivating audiences with high occupancy rates, especially…

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Farah Khan says entire cast of ‘Happy New Year’ slept off 5 minutes into premiere; blames exhausting promotions – ‘we were just burnt out”

Farah Khan shared a funny story about the Happy New Year premiere. The cast, including Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, fell asleep. This happened after intense promotions and a long tour. Farah revealed this during a visit to Sonu Sood’s house. Happy New Year was a big hit, earning Rs 397 crore. SRK’s last…

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Dhruv Vikram confirms his big screen return after 6 years, ‘Bison Kaalamadan’ to release for Diwali, deets inside

Mari Selvaraj’s ‘Bison Kaalamadan,’ starring Dhruv Vikram and Anupama Parameswaran, is set to release on October 17, 2025. Dhruv Vikram announced his return to theaters after six years through this film, which is distributed by 5starsenthil. The film is aiming for a Diwali release, potentially leading to a major box office clash with ‘Karuppu’ and…

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