You go for a morning run, soak your shirt in sweat, throw it in the wash, but the smell comes back after a few days. Annoying, right? The issue isn’t that you’re not washing enough; it’s that regular detergent isn’t built to fight the bacteria that cause sweat smell. Sweat itself doesn’t really stink. It’s…
A massive near-Earth asteroid is set to make its closest pass by our planet in roughly four centuries. Numbered 152637 and known as 1997 NC1, the object will fly past Earth on June 27 at a distance of about 2.57 million kilometres, equal to nearly 6.5 times the distance between Earth and the Moon. NASA…
TOI correspondent from Washington: Eight years after the Trump administration renamed the US Pacific Command as the Indo-Pacific Command to signal New Delhi’s growing strategic importance in US efforts to contain China, the Pentagon has quietly reversed course.In a move laden with symbolism and timing, the department of war on Tuesday announced that INDOPACOM would…
A former London Clinic employee received a caution after unlawfully accessing Princess Kate’s medical records. A former healthcare worker at the London Clinic has been formally cautioned for illegally accessing the medical records of Catherine, Princess of Wales, during her treatment at the private London hospital in 2024.The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) confirmed that it…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) smiles during the World Cup Group J match between Argentina and Algeria (AP Photo/Ed Zurga) Lionel Messi once again stole the show for Argentina, scoring the first World Cup hat-trick of his career in a 3-0 victory over Algeria and equalling Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 goals to become the joint-highest…
India and the UK on Wednesday announced that their landmark free trade agreement (FTA) will come into force on July 15, paving the way for tariff reductions, greater market access and enhanced economic cooperation between the two countries.The announcement marks the final step before implementation of the trade pact, which was signed last year and…
In the viral video, a little girl is seen standing in front of a picture of her late father. Some videos stay with you long after you’ve scrolled past them. Not because they are dramatic or shocking, but because they reveal a kind of pain that is impossible to ignore. A recent viral video is…
Producing green hydrogen has always required two separate machines: solar panels to generate electricity and an electrolyser to split water using that electricity, both of which add cost, maintenance, and often a grid connection. A four-person spin-off from Germany’s Karlsruhe Institute of Technology says it has found a way to skip the middle step entirely….
A US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California’s Mojave Desert on Monday, killing all eight personnel on board, officials confirmed.The crash has attracted added attention given the B-52 Stratofortress’s status as one of the most enduring symbols of American air power.The bomber has played a central…
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday defended its decision to temporarily restrict access to Telegram, telling the Delhi high court that the messaging platform was being systematically misused by organised networks and that it would place “shocking” material before the court on Thursday.Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta sought a day’s adjournment, saying…
Aamir Khan’s ‘Lagaan’ completes 25 years and it remains one of the most iconic films made in India. As the team is celebrating this silver jubilee landmark, the cast and crew reunited for a special screening of the film and are also recalling fond memories. In a recent interview, actor Paul Blackthorne who played Captain…
Korean proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Korean proverbs are precious pieces of traditional knowledge inherited from one generation to another. Proverbs often emphasise the values of hard work, patience, humility, and resilience. While many Korean proverbs are short and simple, they frequently carry deeper meanings about life, relationships and personal growth.One such proverb is:…
A fresh controversy erupted in Vadodara after a video allegedly showing three individuals offering namaz inside the Outpatient Department (OPD) building of SSG Hospital went viral on social media. VADODARA: A fresh controversy erupted in Vadodara after a video allegedly showing three individuals offering namaz inside the Outpatient Department (OPD) building of SSG Hospital went…
Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna have dropped Bandhu 2.0 from Cocktail 2, and the song has been winning hearts online. The trio’s fun banter while recreating the iconic track has left fans entertained. Cocktail 2 is directed by Homi Adajania and releases in theatres on June 19, 2026. The makers of ‘Cocktail 2’…
Quote of the day by Mae Jemison (Image Credit: Wikipedia) Mae Jemison is an American engineer, physician and former NASA astronaut who made history as the first African American woman to travel into space. Born on October 17, 1956, in Alabama and raised in Chicago, Jemison showed an early interest in science, mathematics and the…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday raised the issue of maritime security and the safety of Indian seafarers during his bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, underlining the importance of keeping global shipping routes open.PM Modi said that “lakhs of Indians are working…
US President Donald Trump offered strong praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, saying India would continue to play a major role on the global stage as long as PM Modi remained in office.Speaking in Évian-les-Bains when asked whether he expected India to play…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signalled progress in ongoing trade negotiations with India, saying the two sides were close to finalising an agreement.“We are very close to the deal,” Trump told reporters when asked about the proposed India-US trade pact on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.The remarks come amid intensified negotiations between New…
The University of Kerala has released the first seat allotment list for FYUGP 2026 today, June 17, 2026. Candidates who applied for admission can check their allotment status on the official website.Along with the first allotment, the university has fixed June 20, 2026 as the last date to pay the online confirmation fee and confirm…
Rakesh Bedi has been the talk of the town ever since the release of Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’. The veteran actor won immense praise for his performance as Jameel Jamali in the Ranveer Singh starrer. Recently, at an event Bedi spoke about his character and if Aditya Dhar had revealed the suspense of his…
