August 2026

Cosmorama Technology (AI-generated image for representational purpose) Decades ago, rich homebuyers viewed properties through a certain lens. In the 1830s, London estate agents used a technology called the cosmorama to give wealthy buyers a form of “virtual walkthrough” of mansions and country estates. A new study published in the journal Early Popular Visual Culture found…

The university said that, based on the information available, the injuries suffered by the victims did not appear to be life-threatening. Virginia State University was placed under lockdown early Saturday after a shooting involving multiple suspects left several people injured near the university’s Quad Annexes. The university said that none of the injuries appeared to…

India beat Wales in the World Cup opener. (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: India made a confident start to their FIH Hockey World Cup campaign, defeating Wales 3-1 in their opening Pool D match at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen on Saturday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh led from the front with a brace, scoring…

Vishal Garg made headlines in 2021 after he fired 900 employees over a video call. TOI Correspondent from Washington: Indian-American entrepreneur Vishal Garg, who became a global symbol of ruthless corporate layoffs after firing 900 employees in a three-minute Zoom call just before Christmas in 2021, has himself been ousted as chief executive of Better…

Police use tear gas and water cannons to disperse the protesters belonging to the Quami Insaaf Morcha. CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh Police used tear gas shells and water cannons to stop supporters of the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha from entering the city from the Mohali-Chandigarh border on Independence Day, August 15.The Morcha had called for a march towards…

Devdutt Padikkal celebrates after scoring his maiden Test century at Galle. (Photo: BCCI | X) Timesofindia.com in Galle: Quick single, a punch in the air followed by a jubilant jump before unleashing another punch. The helmet came off in a flash, and his arms spread wide to acknowledge the applause from the dressing room and…