While early birds existed in a time period when dinosaurs dominated, they were feathered, capable of gliding or flying, but looked nothing like the birds we have today. Unlike birds like pigeons, robins and eagles, which have short fan-shaped tails, these ancient birds possessed long, bony tails inherited from their dinosaur ancestors. The transition from…
Connor Hellebuyck #37 of the Winnipeg Jets tends net during the second period against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on April 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Zak Krill/NHLI via Getty Images) With the Western Conference becoming more difficult, the Winnipeg Jets entered the offseason looking for ways to improve roster…
‘A horse knows the road, even if its rider does not’ A horse on the steppe remembers what maps forget: A proverb from Mongolia where survival once depended on animal instinct, weather sense, and inherited knowledge of the land.Among Mongolia’s vast grasslands, where landmarks can be scarce and weather changes without warning, traditional wisdom often…
BENGALURU: German software major SAP is tightening hiring, travel and third-party spending as it steps up investments in artificial intelligence, according to an internal email sent to employees.In the email, SAP said the rapid pace of AI adoption is driving significant investments in AI products, strategic acquisitions and the infrastructure needed to support AI workloads….
Today is a fairytale.Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding is fast approaching Friday at Madison Square Garden, where the couple’s closest friends and family – and several hundred more – are attending the elaborate event inside the iconic New York venue.Guest arrivals are well underway and Swifties were amassed outside, where the heat was harsh…
A white dwarf is usually thought of as the quiet remnant left behind after a star has exhausted its fuel and shed much of itself into space. By that stage, any worlds that once orbited nearby are expected to have faced a violent fate. Yet one planetary system roughly 80 light-years from Earth appears to…
NHL-Darnell Nurse of the Edmonton Oilers (Credit: Getty Images) The Edmonton Oilers’ decision to move on from Darnell Nurse was one of the biggest NHL stories of the offseason as the veteran defenseman was eventually traded to the San Jose Sharks. But new reports indicate that there may have been several stops along the road…
Bhutanese proverb of the day on happiness and sorrow. Bhutan is one of the happiest countries of the world and it is no wonder that a Bhutanese proverb lays bare their secret of happiness. It says everything is in the mind — both joy and sorrow and there is no external factors to be credited…
BENGALURU: India’s AI data-centre boom is creating an unexpected winner: engineers from mechanical, electrical and industrial backgrounds. As companies race to build energy-intensive AI infrastructure, mechanical, electrical and cooling engineers-roles long overshadowed by software jobs-are back in demand, commanding hefty salaries and opening a new career path for industrial talent.Companies actively hiring span the full…
Some days open like a clear window, and this is one of them. Success comes from many sides because Mercury, your ruler, is strong and supported by Jupiter’s broad blessing. Things click. Calls return. Plans move. Even the small errands that usually drag on seem to finish with less fuss.There’s a positive vibe under the…
Studies show that the ancient timber circle, dubbed “Seahenge,” was built in 2049 B.C. It was excavated from a salt marsh near a beach on England’s east coast in 1999. (Image credit: Holmes Garden Photos/Alamy) A mysterious wooden monument buried beneath the Norfolk coast may have been built more than 4,000 years ago in an…
Jude Bellingham, the English midfielder, has been a force to be reckoned with on the field this year as millions cheer him on. Through the last four matches, Jude Bellingham recorded 2 goals and 1 assist and is easily one of the most popular and reliable players playing in the 2026 World Cup. Away from…
‘A house without curtains cannot face the wind’ A house without curtains is not just exposed to wind. In Palestinian speech, it becomes a warning about fragility, about what happens when protection is missing where it is needed most.“بيت بلا ستارة ما بيستحمل ريح”“A house without curtains cannot withstand wind.”This proverb is short, domestic, and…
NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday urged states to identify products that are currently imported but can be manufactured competitively in India.He said such efforts would not only reduce import dependence and save foreign exchange but also strengthen domestic supply chains and reduce vulnerabilities arising from excessive dependence on foreign suppliers.This…
Representative image (AP) BENGALURU: HCLTech shares rose nearly 6% on the BSE on Friday after the IT firm announced a $1.1 billion mega deal with a Europe-based Fortune Global 50 enterprise, which people in the know told TOI is Mercedes-Benz. The agreement is among the largest AI-led deals announced by an Indian IT firm this…
CHENNAI: Cyberattacks on two major Indian manufacturing facilities recently have highlighted growing cyber risks facing India’s factory floors once again.Bajaj Auto and one of its subsidiaries reported a ransomware attack that affected parts of their IT systems on June 23, while Tata Electronics disclosed a cyber breach a day earlier. Both companies said they activated…
Today has the feel of quiet authority. Superiors, seniors, and people whose opinion matters seem more willing to hear you out, and that comes from Saturn supporting your public image with patience and weight. You won’t need to push too hard. Your work speaks first.There is also a practical undercurrent around income. Mercury helps side…
Representative image (ANI file photo) JAMMU: A Junior Commissioned Officer of the Indian Army was injured in a landmine explosion during a routine patrol exercise along the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K’s Rajouri district on Friday.“The blast occurred while an Army patrol was carrying out area domination and surveillance in the forward belt of…
Shri Thanedar picked a fight with Brandon Gill over the latter’s hatred towards Indians. Congressman Brandon Gill is known for his statements against Muslims and H-1B visa holders. Every time Gill slams the Indian people living in the US, the Internet reminds him that he married an Indian-American, Danielle D’Souza Gill, the daughter of MAGA…
Dattatreya Hosabale (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: RSS on Friday stepped into the Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft row, saying the incident had “deeply hurt” Ram devotees and asking the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust to fix gaps in temple management, while also appealing to Hindu society to show “patience and restraint” and not…
