Japanese proverb of the day (AI-generated image) A thousand years against one hour. That’s the strange arithmetic at the heart of this Japanese proverb, and it’s worth pausing on. The reputation of a thousand years, it says, may be determined by the conduct of one hour. Sit with that for a second. A good name…
It is reported that scientists at Tohoku University in Japan have found that certain gold nanoparticles can display nearly fluid-like properties that enable them to respond by changing their structures to heat and pressure. The findings may revolutionise the future of biomedical engineering, intelligent surfaces, drug delivery technologies, and microfluidic devices. Reported in the journal…
Creators who chose fitness at the Times Internet half marathon Delhi edition In today’s digital era, social media has a powerful influence on society. At the Times Internet Half Marathon Delhi edition, that influence was seen in its most inspiring form, not just through content creation but through action.Several digital creators participated in the marathon,…
NEW DELHI: A private security agency, six of whose recruits are among the eight people arrested in the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation “theft” case, on Wednesday denied any involvement in the alleged embezzlement of offerings, saying it had deployed personnel for the State Bank of India (SBI) at the bank’s request.The clarification came amid the…
A small fragment of fired clay, no bigger than a hand, has begun to draw attention away from the grand stone monuments usually associated with ancient Mesoamerica. It was picked up decades ago from the remains of La Blanca archaeological site, a place once stitched into a network of early towns along Guatemala’s Pacific coast….
ASEAN top diplomats highlight their concerns during closed-door meeting Southeast Asian foreign ministers have expressed “serious concern” over renewed US-Iran hostilities, calling for an immediate cessation of attacks across all fronts in the Middle East and warning that the escalating conflict threatens global energy supplies, trade, and food security.“We are deeply concerned that these developments…
Jason Collins. Image via: David Dow/ NBAE via Getty Jason Collins leaves behind far more than a basketball résumé. The former NBA center, remembered as the league’s first openly gay active player, died Tuesday at 47 following a battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. His family confirmed the news alongside the NBA,…
Lungi Ngidi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Lungi Ngidi has finally broken his silence after suffering a frightening injury during the IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, assuring fans that he is recovering well.The South African pacer took to Instagram to thank supporters for their concern and…
Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored a record-breaking ton for the Proteas vs Zimbabwe (Image via ET) South Africa’s teenage sensation Lhuan-dre Pretorius has made his priorities crystal clear. Despite establishing himself in franchise leagues around the world, the 20-year-old wicketkeeper-batter says he would gladly give up every other format if it meant enjoying a long and successful…
Kerala medical student Sawariya Basanth killed over ‘forced conversion’ claims in Uzbekistan (Image/X) NEW DELHI: A 21-year-old medical student from Kerala was murdered in Uzbekistan by a fellow student following repeated attempts to force her to convert her religion, according to her family’s complaint.Sawariya Basanth, a first-year student at the Bukhara State Medical Institute, was…