You may have wondered if it’s just you but you’ve probably noticed that watches and clocks in ads seem to be frozen at 10:10. That time is used on purpose, and it is one of the simplest but smartest tricks in product advertising. Here’s why clocks often show 10:10 in advertisements: The visual reason The…
Trump claims he left ‘instructions’ for US response if Iran assassinates him US president Donald Trump on Friday said he has “left instructions” for the United States to respond with overwhelming military force if Iran were to successfully assassinate him.“I’ve been on their list for a long time. That’s what we’re dealing with,” Trump told…
Mark Zuckerberg wore a $2 million Rolex that tracks the moon while talking about an AI lab trying to change the clock on disease Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently detailed his plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to permanently accelerate medical research while wearing a vintage $2 million Rolex designed to track the mechanical cycles…
Union home minister Amit Shah reviews port security bureau plan, pushes CISF-trained guards NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah, who on Friday reviewed the progress in establishment of a Bureau of Port Security (BoPS), the dedicated agency proposed to oversee regulatory and inspection functions relating to security of ships and port facilities, emphasised that only…
Lucas Di Grassi at Goodwood Festival of Speed. (Image credit: Lucas Di Grassi/Instagram) Lucas Di Grassi is in the UK for the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Formula E veteran made history by driving the GEN1 Formula E car in which he won the Formula E World Championship in the 2016–17 season. The Lola Yamaha…
Pakistan has claimed that its security forces killed 75 militants during days-long operations launched after a series of deadly attacks on police, security personnel and civilians in the restive province of Balochistan. The operations targeted the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), which Islamabad has blamed for the attacks.According to the Balochistan government, the operations involving…
From Everest to space: Nasa’s PIO astronaut Anil Menon to travel to ISS Indian-American Nasa astronaut Anil Menon, 49, is set to embark on his first eight-month mission to the International Space Station on Tuesday. Menon is an emergency medicine physician and US Space Force Colonel whose Indian heritage stems from his father, who emigrated…
Booking train tickets in India is no less than running a marathon! Scenes are more competitive during the holidays and festival seasons. Whether you’re planning a Vande Bharat getaway, a Himalayan escape, or a coastal holiday, it is important to understand the latest Indian Railways reservation rules, which can significantly improve your chances of securing…
TOI correspondent in Washington: A corporate restructuring at Microsoft’s Xbox gaming division has become the latest battleground in America’s increasingly combustible debate over immigration, visas, and who exactly counts as an “American” worker.Xbox chief executive Asha Sharma announced this week that the gaming business would eliminate about 3,200 positions during fiscal year 2027, including roughly…
Norway’s historic run to the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals has been powered by a striker who is changing the way modern football is played.Erling Haaland has turned his long-awaited World Cup debut into a global spectacle. The Manchester City forward has scored seven goals in four matches, including a crucial brace that helped Norway…
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday intensified his attack on critics of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway’s Missing Link project, replacing his controversial ‘bhade ke tattu’ remark with ‘bhatka gardabh’ (wandering donkeys) and ‘suparibaaz’ (contracted hatchet men) in the assembly.He also took a swipe at Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, describing him as…
Arthur Fery of Britain (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) British wildcard Arthur Fery’s remarkable Wimbledon journey came to an end in the men’s singles semifinals on Friday after a 7-6 (7-0), 6-2, 6-4 defeat to French Open champion Alexander Zverev. While the 23-year-old fell short of reaching the final, his breakthrough run at the All England Club…
Iran warns US, Israel, promises retaliatory attacks Iran has said that it will respond to any attack on its infrastructure, including by striking Israel. The statement was made by the head of Iran’s top security body on Friday, as Tehran and Washington exchanged significant blows this week.“Any attack on infrastructure will be retaliated against, and…
Shah Rukh Khan has become the sole owner of the Delhi residence where he and wife Gauri Khan began their married life. The actor has acquired the second and third floors of the property in South Delhi’s upscale Panchsheel Park, adding to the basement and first floor that he already owned. The property carries deep…
28-year-old Aryan died after falling into a rainwater-filled drain NOIDA: A 28-year-old man died after allegedly falling into a roadside drain submerged under rainwater while heading to work in Noida’s Sector 58 on Thursday morning, police said.The incident comes amid growing concerns over civic safety as heavy rainfall continues to cause widespread waterlogging across Gautam…
Quote of the day by Haruki Murakami One of the most memorable lines written by renowned Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami is what he wrote at the beginning of Kafka on the Shore when he introduced the protagonist who decided to leave his home on his 15th birthday. “And once the storm is over, you won’t…
Brazil star Vinicius Jr has broken his silence following the heartbreaking exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sharing an emotional message with supporters after their Round of 16 defeat to Norway. The five-time world champions saw their World Cup campaign come to an end after a narrow 2-1 loss to Norway, leaving Vinicius devastated…
‘Iran wants talks but ceasefire over,’ says Trump US president Donald Trump said the United States has agreed to continue talks with Iran after the Islamic Republic requested them, but asserted that Washington has made it clear the ceasefire is over.“The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue ‘talks.’ We have agreed to…
Two people can spend the same hour on their phones and come away completely differently. One scrolls, argues in a comment section, and feels drained by the time they put it down. The other uses that same hour to check in on a friend, share something useful, or make someone’s day a little easier, and…
NEW DELHI: The Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) has issued fresh directions to all state governments, Union Territory administrations and central ministries, reiterating the rules governing the singing and playing of the National Anthem and the National Song and asking authorities to ensure strict compliance.In a communication dated July 9, the MHA enclosed the…
