Image Credit: TOI/ Bengaluru BENGALURU: Bookworm, the iconic bookshop on Church Street, saw nearly 5,000 books destroyed after rainwater gushed into the shop within minutes.Proprietor Krishna Gowda said, “The hailstones clogged the drainage outlets, and almost instantly, water started pouring in from all sides,” he said. By 5.30pm, shelves that once held stories, ideas and…
Buddha Purnima, a triple-blessed day celebrating Gautama Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana, underscores the enduring relevance of his teachings. In today’s world, marked by rapid change and division, mindfulness, non-attachment, and compassion offer vital pathways to inner peace, resilience, and unity. These ancient principles provide a timeless guide for navigating modern challenges. Buddha Purnima is…
India’s electric motorcycle space is finally evolving and the options are increasing by the day. Bengaluru-based EV startup Oben Electric has launched a new product today: the Rorr Evo. This new electric motorcycle goes against the Matter Aera 5000. Here’s a quick look at how these models stack up against each other. Oben Rorr EVO…
Hundreds of people had their morning disrupted today when a suspected gas leak forced the evacuation of Farringdon station in Central London, reported DailyMail. The station, which is one of Britain’s eighth busiest, came to a complete standstill as emergency services rushed in to handle the situation. British Transport Police got the call at 9:42…
Minimalism had its moment, but now polka dots have entered the chat, and they are not here to whisper subtly. Bold, playful, and a little chaotic, this retro print is making a full-blown comeback for springsummer 2026. What started as a 19th-century fashion quirk has now shape-shifted into a Gen Z-approved aesthetic that feels equal…
A sudden weather shift in Delhi brings heavy rain, causing a noticeable drop in temperature and offering relief from the heatwave. NEW DELHI: Delhi-NCR witnessed a sudden weather shift on Thursday afternoon, with a hailstorm and rain bringing much-needed relief from heatwave conditions.Dark clouds enveloped large parts of the region as rain and storm activity…
A video from Lucknow is quietly going viral across social media, and it is not hard to see why. At a time when people scroll past countless clips every day, this one has managed to make viewers stop and feel something. It captures a very real and honest moment during a simple cab ride, and…
Iran’s currency plunged to a record low in recent days against the US dollar as the ongoing US naval blockade of Iranian ports continues to strain the country’s economy.On the black market on Wednesday, the rial fell to around 1.80 million per dollar, according to currency-tracking websites Bonbast and AlanChand. At the start of the…
Lucknow: A car owner commuting between Meerut and Prayagraj or vice versa via the newly inaugurated Ganga Expressway will have to pay Rs 1,800 toll for a one-way trip.Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority announced the toll for motor vehicles soon after the expressway was thrown open for the public on Wednesday. Toll for two-wheelers,…
I have always been drawn to offbeat places. For me, places with fewer crowds and rich history are the biggest attractions. Recently, while speaking to locals in Greater Noida, I came to know about a lesser-known gem—the Ravana Janmabhoomi Mandir. Hidden deep within a village named Bisrakh, the temple holds mysteries which are waiting to…