Far from the madding crowd lies a cold but beautiful town called Longyearbyen in the Svalbard archipelago, Norway. Set high above the Arctic Circle, Longyearbyen is the northernmost city in the world. This remote settlement has a population of just about 2,000 people who have learned to survive in the harsh climate. But these are…
The Sombrero Galaxy (Messier 104) is one of the most unique galaxies captured by NASA’s telescopes. It gets its name from its shape, which resembles a broad-rimmed Mexican hat when viewed from Earth. NASA describes it as having “a brilliant white, bulbous core encircled by thick dust lanes.” A gentle glow surrounds the galaxy’s core…
Celebrating Holi 2026, Nick Jonas took to social media to share a nostalgic snapshot from a previous Holi with Priyanka Chopra, sparking warm memories among their fans. In parallel, Priyanka shared a poignant tribute to her late father, highlighting how Nick’s artistic spirit and musical prowess echo the traits her father would have deeply appreciated….
Mosquitoes target people who release more carbon dioxide, body heat and skin chemicals that signal an easy blood meal/ Representative Image If you have ever stood outside with friends and watched mosquitoes ignore everyone else while repeatedly landing on you, the experience can feel personal. Scientists say it is not. According to decades of entomology…
Dignitaries releasing the coffee table book on 40 years of Science and Technology Park. PUNE: The Science and Technology Park (STP) at Pune University is set to launch three new Centers of Excellence in the near future. This announcement was made during a special event organized on Sunday at the Pune International Centre to mark…
True social etiquettes are more than table manners or polite greetings. It’s about understanding that actions, words, and reactions can affect people. As children grow up, they step into different social spaces, and in each of these places, their ability to show kindness, respect and awareness shapes how others experience them. Here are six important…
Gone but not forgotten, that is how the world recalls the late legend, Michael Jackson. His legacy has kept the artist alive, even years after his demise. And now with the biopic ‘Michael,’ which focuses on the early life and rise of Michael Jackson, his fans got another reason and means to celebrate the artist….
NEW DELHI: Parliament is likely to be adjourned to a fixed date when the ongoing session ends on April 2 and not sine die, as is the practice, as govt looks to reconvene the two houses to present its bills for the rollout of women’s reservation in directly elected legislatures from the next Lok Sabha…
The much-awaited collaboration of actor Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan, titled ‘Bhooth Bangla’, was released on Friday, April 17. The horror comedy had an impressive opening at the box office. It gave the previous box-office champion, Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar 2’, a good run for its money right from the beginning. The movies had a strong…
Columbia University admits 4.2% for Class of 2030 amid record applications Columbia University has reported one of its most selective admissions cycles yet, admitting just 4.2% of applicants to its Class of 2030, underscoring intensifying competition at top global institutions.According to reporting by The Columbia Spectator, Columbia College and the School of Engineering and Applied…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee condemned the Special Intensive Revision going on in the state, alleging the process that was expected to be constructive has already claimed 77 lives while leaving multiple others needing hospitalisation.In her letter to the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the CM wrote, “It is shocking that an exercise…
Congress 24 Akbar road headquarters (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: The Congress party on Wednesday received an eviction notice for its long-held national headquarters at 24, Akbar Road, with instructions to vacate the premises by March 28. Reacting to the notice, Congress alleged that the ruling BJP government is attempting to divert public attention from the ongoing…
Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen (Screengrabs) Multan Sultans owner Ali Khan Tareen has responded to a legal notice from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) with defiance. The PCB has accused him of violating several clauses in their 10-year contract. The PSL team ownership rights will expire in December, marking the end of the tournament’s first…
Main course dishes at the lawyers’ canteen at Delhi high court were taken off the menu for a while on Wednesday; roti became the first casualty at Hyderabad hostels and PGs; and employees at Infosys campuses in Pune, Chennai and Bengaluru were notified that they may have to forgo dosa cravings, as the LPG scarcity…
US vice-president JD Vance TOI correspondent from Washington: US vice-president JD Vance is leading a high-powered delegation for talks with Iran in Islamabad this weekend amid a yawning gulf between Washington and Tehran that is wider than the Strait of Hormuz, which is itself under contention. The two issues, along with a host of other…
NEW DELHI: While speculation is rife about the sanctions the International Cricket Council (ICC) could potentially levy on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following the Pakistan government’s decision to boycott the T20 World Cup group match against India on February 15, no concrete steps have yet been taken by the global body to address the…
Saudi Arabia plans major mining bidding rounds in 2026-2027 to tap $2.5 trillion in minerals/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is preparing to expand its mining sector with large-scale exploration opportunities through competitive bidding rounds in 2026 and 2027. The Kingdom aims to develop its untapped mineral wealth, valued at around $2.5 trillion, and position itself as…
NEW DELHI: Assam Police on Tuesday searched the Delhi residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera following an FIR lodged by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, amid an ongoing political controversy over allegations related to the latter holding multiple passports.The development comes after Khera, who heads the Congress media department, alleged that…
There is a certain hush to an Ekadashi morning. The kitchen is more peaceful, the tea routine shifts the ringing of a bell coming from the puja area seems to reverberate further. In homes that maintain the vrat, one person is already washing the tulsi leaves, while another is examining the panchang and the day…
Veteran actress Anita Kanwal recently opened up about knowing Shah Rukh Khan since his Delhi theatre days, helping casting people connect with him during his struggling years, and the harsh realities faced by character actors in the entertainment industry today.In a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Anita also spoke about the changing culture of Bollywood, and…
