Forget the toilet seat debate; the real germ culprit is the flush. Flushing creates an aerosolized mist that spreads bacteria, with floors being the most contaminated. This is one of those classic arguments that can be made between couples or even when rules come into play for hesitant parents. Is it more respectful to have…
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says his AI lab clawed its way back to the frontier over the past two to three years by doing something counterintuitive for a unit inside a $2 trillion company—acting like a startup. Speaking on the 20VC podcast with Harry Stebbings, Hassabis described a deliberate cultural and structural reset after…
Vaishali and coach RB Ramesh carrying Pranesh M (Photo by Michal Walusza and Chennai Grand Masters) NEW DELHI: Chennai Grand Masters is an elite-level annual closed tournament held every year in what is widely considered the chess capital of India. Divided into two sections, Masters and Challengers, players from different countries are invited to compete…
Lingering cooking odors are a common problem, but air fresheners merely mask smells, creating a false sense of security and potentially hiding dangers. True odor elimination requires physically or chemically removing odor molecules, not just covering them up. Once you have served pasta loaded with garlic or even prepared seared salmon to perfection, there is…
Harsh was the nephew (bhanja) of former MLC and BJP leader Manoj Kumar Singh. Patna: A road rage incident turned violent in Siwan district on Wednesday evening when a youth, Harsh Kumar Singh, 28, was shot dead, while his father was seriously injured. The incident took place near Laxmipur-Andar Dhala overbridge in the Town police…
In a world obsessed with anti-ageing products, miracle supplements, and expensive wellness trends, a 111-year-old man offers a surprisingly simple answer to the question everyone asks: how do you live a long life?Forget anti-aging serums and miracle diets: Luis Cano, America’s oldest living man at 111, credits his longevity to three basic habits: never smoking…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Friday hailed the defeat of the Constitution Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, calling it a victory for the state.The DMK and its allies have been vocal in opposing the delimitation bill, arguing that it would weaken the voice of southern states.In a post on X,…
US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened China with “staggering” new tariffs if Beijing provides military assistance to Iran in the ongoing Middle East conflict.During an interview on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures, host Maria Bartiromo asked Trump whether his warning of a 50% tariff on countries aiding Iran was aimed at China.“Yes, China and…
U.S. Secret Service agents surround President Donald Trump, third from left, as he is taken from the stage after a shooting incident outside the ballroom during the White House Correspondents Dinner, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) TOI correspondent from Washington: Within minutes of gunfire erupting outside a Washington media dinner attended…
NEW DELHI: There were scary scenes at the Arun Jaitley Stadium ahead of the IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings. A net bowler was seriously injured after being hit during a practice session a day before the DC vs PBKS match.According to a video that has gone viral on social media, the…