Author: Justin M. Larson

TOI correspondent from London: Indigenous communities across India are being pushed out of their ancestral lands in the name of tourism and expansion of tiger projects whilst the laws to protect them are being diluted and not implemented properly, Adivasis told a global press briefing on Monday.“They say India has got freedom. But I think Adivasi people have not yet got freedom,” J C Shivamma, from the Jenu Kuruba tribe, said at the online event organised by Community Network Against Protected Areas.She is among the 52 households who reoccupied their ancestral land within Nagarhole tiger reserve on May 5, 35…

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Stocks are lower on Monday, the first trading session of June, on renewed trade tensions.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 300 points, or 0.6%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were down 0.4% and 0.3%, respectively.China said on Monday that President Donald Trump’s accusations that Beijing had violated the consensus reached in Geneva trade talks were “groundless”, and promised to take forceful measures to safeguard its interests.The comment by the commerce ministry was in response to Trump’s remarks on Friday that China had breached a bilateral deal to roll back tariffs.The ministry said China had implemented and actively upheld…

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Adhyayan Suman, who debuted in 2008, calls himself a victim of reverse nepotism, struggling to get work despite his lineage. Battling depression, he felt trapped in luxury, realizing that at 37, he still doesn’t own a home, highlighting the emptiness behind inherited wealth and fame. Adhyayan Suman made his debut in 2008 with ‘Haal–e–dil’. His follow-up film, ‘Raaz – The Mystery Continues’, achieved commercial success. Adhyayan’s father, Shekhar Suman, has openly discussed the actor’s battle with depression and suicidal thoughts, which arose from the challenges he faced in Bollywood. In an interview, Adhyayan described himself as a victim of reverse…

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A new independent body could be created to oversee how environmental law is implemented in Wales, bringing the country in line with the rest of the UK.The Office of Environmental Governance Wales will be tasked with making sure public authorities, such as the Welsh government, Natural Resources Wales and councils are complying with the law. But campaigners say the legislation, which must first be approved by the Senedd, doesn’t go far enough.England and Northern Ireland have been covered by the Office for Environmental Protection since 2021.The Scottish government set up Environmental Standards Scotland in the same year, leaving Wales as…

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TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: Mohammed Musif, an Ahmedabad local, was donning Virat Kohli’s Test jersey outside the Narendra Modi Stadium and believes this year the curse will finally be lifted for his hero and the team he has supported since the inception of the IPL in 2008.“RCB should win and Virat must lift the title. I don’t know when I’ll next see him play in Ahmedabad. I have four tickets and I’m bringing my two sons to watch him. RCB must win tomorrow,” says Musif, who now has to buy two more jerseys for his kids.At the pre-match press conference, RCB…

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Private equity firm Roark Capital has bought a majority stake in Dave’s Hot Chicken, the company announced on Monday.Financial terms were not disclosed, but Dave’s CEO Bill Phelps said on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” that the reported $1 billion valuation for the deal is “pretty close.”Since its founding in a Los Angeles parking lot in 2017, the fast-growing chicken chain has expanded to more than 300 locations by franchising its restaurants. Dave’s U.S. sales soared 57% last year and surpassed $600 million, according to data from market research firm Technomic.Roark’s investment follows a boom for chicken-focused restaurants, fueled by the so-called…

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Ankita Lokhande recently marked 16 years in the entertainment industry, a journey that began in 2009 with Pavitra Rishta, the beloved television series that turned her into a household name. To commemorate the milestone, Ankita hosted a nostalgic get-together at her Mumbai residence, reuniting with veteran actress Usha Nadkarni, who played her formidable on-screen mother-in-law, Savita Deshmukh.The reunion, shared via a video on Ankita’s YouTube channel on Sunday, became an emotional walk down memory lane. Both actresses fondly remembered their time on set and paid heartfelt tributes to Ankita’s former co-star and ex-boyfriend, the late Sushant Singh Rajput, who played…

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NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians (MI) missed out on reaching the IPL final for the fifth straight season, crashing out after a loss to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 2 on Sunday, June 1. Batting first, the Hardik Pandya-led side posted a solid 203/6. Despite picking up two early wickets in the powerplay, MI couldn’t keep PBKS from staying in the hunt.A brilliant unbeaten knock of 87 off 41 balls from Shreyas Iyer guided PBKS to a successful chase in 19 overs, with five wickets in hand. After the defeat, MI owner Akash Ambani visited the dressing room to speak with…

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After several years of deep distress, the beleaguered U.S. office market has reached an inflection point. This year, office conversions and demolitions will exceed new construction for the first time in at least 25 years.Simply put, more office space is being removed than added, shrinking the overall office footprint, according to exclusive new data from CBRE Group. The commercial real estate services firm has been tracking this since 2018, but estimates it may be the first time such a dynamic has played out this century, and likely longer.CBRE found that across the largest 58 U.S. markets, 23.3 million square feet…

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Vijay Varma has shared the first glimpse of his upcoming project, and his social media post is winning hearts. The actor recently made headlines for his reported break-up with actress Tamannaah Bhatia, which left their fans heartbroken.check out the post here:Months after his reported break-up with Tamannaah Bhatia, Varma took to his Instagram stories to announce a “new beginning” on the work front.He shared a picture of a gift hamper he received from the makers of his upcoming film. The hamper also included an adorable lavender flower bouquet and a handwritten note from filmmaker Hansal Mehta.“Dear Vijay, Welcome on board!…

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For generations, Indian women have relied on ghee and mustard oil for hair growth. Ghee deeply nourishes dry scalps with essential fatty acids and vitamins, stimulating follicles and repairing damage. Mustard oil boosts circulation, combats infections with antibacterial properties, and strengthens hair. In the pursuit of long, thick, and healthy hair, most Indian women are no strangers to traditional remedies. Two staples from Indian kitchens – ghee (clarified butter) and mustard oil, have been passed down for generations as potent hair elixirs. But which one truly delivers extreme hair growth? While both have their unique benefits, choosing the right oil…

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Pakistan’s economic recovery remains delicate as it works under a $7 billion International Monetary Fund programme. (AI image) Pakistan may not want to go to the world with a ‘begging bowl’, but the fact remains that its economy is in dire straits. During a recent address, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif acknowledged the country’s extremely poor economic condition and emphasised that the world does not want it to come to it with a ‘begging bowl’. He said Pakistan needs to focus on international investments rather than financial assistance.However, seeking bailout packages is not new for Pakistan. It has a long…

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Byron Allen, founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group, speaks during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, on May 2, 2022.Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty ImagesByron Allen is putting his broadcast TV stations up for sale.Allen Media Group said on Monday it has retained investment bank Moelis & Co. to sell its group of 28 owned and operated broadcast TV stations, which are affiliated with ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox in 21 markets across the U.S.In a news release, Allen said the company has invested more than $1 billion into acquiring the stations over…

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Aamir Khan, despite his vast wealth, admits he has no idea about his exact net worth or investments. He fully trusts his longtime chartered accountant, Vimal Parekh, to manage his finances. Khan is currently preparing for the theatrical release of ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ on June 20, 2025. Despite being one of the most successful actors in the industry with a net worth estimated in crores, Aamir Khan has openly admitted that he is unaware of the exact details of his wealth or where his money is invested. He relies heavily on his trusted financial advisor to manage his assets, choosing…

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You may test your IQ, logical reasoning, and attention to detail with brainteasers. These captivating puzzles test your ability to think quickly and decipher subtle hints in a short amount of time. You may improve your ability to observe and teach your mind to think creatively by working through brainteasers. They increase your mental acuity and problem-solving abilities by forcing you to evaluate circumstances critically and make decisions under time constraints.The brainteaser for today is an intriguing puzzle that will challenge your abilities to swiftly identify mistakes and consider minute nuances. A tree has four guys seated on its limbs,…

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NEW DELHI: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Monday admitted that the state government made a “mistake” in extending financial benefits to all applicants of the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana without sufficient scrutiny, attributing the lapse to time constraints ahead of last year’s assembly elections.“We made a mistake of giving the financial benefit to all women (applicants). We had little time to scrutinise the applications and identify the ineligible ones. At that time, elections were supposed to be announced in two to three months,” news agency PTI reported Pawar as saying.The Ladki Bahin scheme, launched in August 2024,…

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