JD Vance and Donald Trump (R) (AP file photo) TOI correspondent from Washington: A high-level American team is heading back to Pakistan on Monday for a second round of talks with Iran amid renewed threats by US President Donald Trump that he will destroy every bridge and every power plant if Teheran does not make…
Nature’s balance includes dangerous plants like the manchineel, the “Tree of Death.” Found in coastal regions, every part of this tree contains potent toxins, causing severe skin burns, blindness from smoke, and even death if the fruit is ingested. Despite its hazards, the manchineel plays a vital role in stabilizing beaches and providing habitat for…
Malda ‘hostage’ incident: ECI has handed over the probe to NIA NEW DELHI: The District Magistrate (DM) of West Bengal’s Malda issued a show-cause notice to the Additional District Magistrate (Law and Order) after seven judicial officers, including three women, were gheraoed on April 1. The show-cause notice dated April 4 was served to ADM…
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has provided the first direct in-situ measurements of magnetic reconnection, capturing the exact ‘spark’ that ignites solar storms. The spacecraft flew very fast by, through, and right into an event called a ‘magnetic reconnection,’ which happens when opposing magnetic field lines snap and realign in a process called magnetic reconnection, explosively…
Airbnb and Anysphere, maker of AI coding platform Cursor, may be in trouble. According to a report in Semafor, two Republican-led House committees are probing Airbnb and Anysphere over their use of Chinese AI models. According to the report, the House Homeland Security Committee and House China Select Committee have jointly sent letters to the…
AB de Villiers. (IANS Photo) NEW DELHI: Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has raised a key concern for Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2026, warning that one of their frontline pacers may no longer possess the same edge that once made him a match-winner.Despite Mumbai Indians boasting a star-studded squad, ABD believes there…
The sea symbolises depth, calmness, mysteries, and immense energy, making it the most suitable symbol for giving inspiration to your home’s name. An ocean-inspired name for your home symbolises the beauty of nature, harmony, rhythm, and continuity, much like the flow of the waves. Water symbolises life, rebirth, and emotional calmness, making it the most…
Sanjiv Goenka interaction with Rishabh Pant (Image: X) Lucknow Super Giants have clarified the much-discussed on-field interaction between owner Sanjiv Goenka and captain Rishabh Pant following their defeat to Delhi Capitals.After the loss, Goenka was seen in an animated conversation with Pant, with head coach Justin Langer also part of the exchange. While no audio…
Virat Kohli (Image credit: RCB) Virat Kohli is once again on the verge of rewriting the record books. Ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s clash against Mumbai Indians on Sunday, Kohli stands just 20 runs shy of becoming the first batter in T20 history to score 1,000 runs against the five-time champions.Already the leading run-scorer against…
Ranveer Singh may have landed his most ambitious role yet – Lord Shiva.The actor, who has reportedly acquired the rights to the bestselling fantasy novel ‘The Immortals of Meluha’, is said to be gearing up for the big screen adaptation which will be shot under his production banner. As per the latest reports, the ambitious…