PC: Wikipedia, Wilson44691 – Own work, Public Domain About 70 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period, a year lasted roughly 372 days rather than 365, meaning each day was around half an hour shorter than it is today. The research team examined the growth layers of a single fossilised rudist bivalve, Torreites sanchezi,…
Salman Rushdie, in ‘The Golden House,’ reveals love’s deeper truth: we’re drawn to strengths initially, but lasting love embraces weaknesses. This perspective challenges fairytale notions, emphasizing acceptance of the whole person, flaws and all, for genuine intimacy. It’s a call for authenticity over perfection in relationships. Salman Rushdie has always noticed the nuances of human…
Rain likely to play spoilsport on Day 3 in Galle (Image: TOI/Sahil Malhotra) Day 3 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle is under a significant rain threat, with an 83% overall chance of precipitation forecast for the day. After rain disrupted proceedings on Day 2, another stop-start day could be…
Bunch of hundreds of bats hanging dead to a tree in Korba. RAIPUR: Hundreds of bats were found hanging lifeless in dark clusters from trees around a pond in Chhattisgarh’s Korba district, while dozens more lay scattered on the ground below, as scorching heatwave conditions sweeping across the state appear to have claimed an unusual…
Urban Indians continue to display strong confidence in both the country’s future and economy even as pessimism dominates much of the world, according to the latest Ipsos What Worries the World report for May 2026.The survey found that 73% of urban Indians believe the country is heading in the right direction, while 78% describe the…
Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho Paulo Coelho is among the most widely read and admired authors of modern times. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he has inspired millions of readers through his philosophical and spiritually uplifting works. His writings often focus on themes such as self-discovery, perseverance, destiny, faith and the pursuit…
A Su-30 MKI of the Indian Air Force fires a Brahmos during trials. (Image credit: Defence Ministry) In the early hours of May 7, 2025, India’s supersonic cruise missile the BrahMos cemented its place as one of the most impressive weapons of its class. As the operation progressed, India hit multiple targets in Pakistan, including…
Is Mike Vrabel missing Stefon Diggs – New England Patriots coach’s “not very deep” comment reportedly raises questions about AJ Brown’s importance (Image via Getty: Mike Vrabel) A lot has happened to the New England Patriots.This includes their Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks in February, and the March-April revelation that head coach Mike…
JAMMU: J&K lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday launched “Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan”, a 100-day campaign to rid the UT of the drug menace by throttling the supply of contraband from Pakistan and ensuring exemplary punishment for narcotics traffickers.“The administration is committed to effectively tackling this social evil and safeguarding the youth across the…
Gold has witnessed a strong breakout and is trading near fresh highs around Rs 163,000. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are showing a positive bias and there has been a sharp correction from the lows seen in July, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.If the current MCX…