Centre Wednesday told Supreme Court that it intended to conduct fresh tests to assess the harmful impact of the use of barium NEW DELHI: As two govt organisations took contradictory stands on commercial production of next-generation green firecrackers – with Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-NEERI approving new formulations and Central Pollution Control Board objecting…
John Isner and Nicolas Mahut played Wimbledon’s longest match, lasting 11 hours across three days/ Image: Olympics.com A tennis match that lasted 11 hours and five minutes, stretched across three days, produced 183 games, and eventually broke the electronic scoreboard sounds more like a story written for television than something that actually happened at Wimbledon….
A new species of fungus capable of manipulating spiders before killing them has been formally identified in caves and disused buildings across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Wales, marking one of the first confirmed cases of such behavioural control found in a temperate climate. Named Gibellula attenboroughii in honour of the broadcaster Sir…
Apart from acting and being a seasoned star of Tamil film industry, Suriya has made a name for himself through his fondness for expensive cars. In the course of his life, the actor has assembled quite a collection of luxurious sedans, electric cars, and SUVs. His collection includes some of the biggest names in the…
Today brings a unique sense of tranquility and fulfillment for many. Those in family settings might experience an atmosphere of warmth, and couples could even receive new, promising offers. Students are likely to excel, thanks to heightened focus, while professionals will see their dedication acknowledged by higher-ups. On the financial front, this day is set…
India assured support for complete reconstruction of flood-ravaged Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School TRISHULI BAZAAR (NUWAKOT, NEPAL): India assured support for complete reconstruction of flood-ravaged Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School in Bidur, two days after TOI reported that the institution was seeking New Delhi’s help to rebuild on higher, safer ground.The assurance came less than a week…
Representative Image (AI-generated) California’s water problem is often framed around the need for more storage, new infrastructure and expensive construction. But a new study suggests that part of the answer may already be sitting behind the state’s existing dams. By using better weather and water forecasts to decide when reservoirs should release or retain water,…
Kunal Kemmu has managed to pull off a casting coup of sorts for his upcoming directorial Vibe, bringing veteran actor Sharmila Tagore — who is also his mother-in-law — on board for a cameo. The film marks Kunal’s second outing as a director following Madgaon Express and features Preity Zinta, Sparsh Shrivastava and debutante Vanshika…
The day opens with a solid, useful feel, like soil ready for sowing. The Moon supports practical gains, and Saturn steadies your mind, so whatever you begin today can stay with you for a long time.Accumulation is the big theme. You may think about savings, gold, a recurring deposit, or putting money into something that…
Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front chairman Yasin Malik SRINAGAR: Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front chairman Yasin Malik, in a 25-page affidavit filed on Wednesday before the additional sessions judge hearing Tada and Pota cases in Srinagar, has denied any role in the killing of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat.In the affidavit, Malik also talks about divorcing his…
