Some trees are remarkable simply because of how long they have been standing. The monkey puzzle tree, known scientifically as Araucaria araucana, belongs to a lineage so ancient that its ancestors shared the planet with dinosaurs, and individual trees alive today can trace their own root systems back nearly two thousand years. Native to the…
Named after the harvest festival itself, pongal has been offered in temples and homes across Tamil Nadu for hundreds of years. The savoury version combines rice, moong dal, black pepper, cumin and generous amounts of ghee, while the sweet version uses jaggery and cashews. Deeply rooted in agricultural traditions, pongal continues to symbolise gratitude, abundance…
Signs reading in Russian “We are sorry, the equipment is temporarily out of service” are seen on gas pump nozzles at a Gazprom Neft gas station in Moscow (AP photo) Russia is facing an unprecedented fuel shortage after months of Ukrainian drone strikes damaged oil refineries and disrupted supplies, leading to fuel rationing, long queues…
NEW DELHI: France continued their brilliant run at the FIFA World Cup 2026 by defeating Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32 and creating a piece of tournament history.Didier Deschamps’ side became the first team in FIFA World Cup history to score three or more goals in five consecutive matches. FIFA confirmed the achievement in…
Hardik Pandya is set to leave Mumbai Indians. New Delhi: Hardik Pandya has become one of the most sought-after players since the all-rounder decided to leave Mumbai Indians (MI) after the five-time champions’ disastrous campaign in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL).The race to sign the 32-year-old has intensified, and TimesofIndia.com can confirm that seven…
Europe heatwave: Why residents are avoiding ACs (AP) As Europe reels under increasingly intense heat waves with temperatures crossing 40 degrees, one question continues to puzzle visitors from warmer parts of the world — Why are so many homes, schools and even hospitals still without air conditioning?A report by The Wall Street Journal explores the…
Picture Credit: YouTube Screengrab Yash starrer ‘Toxic’ remains one of the most anticipated films, as it is said to be a gangster action drama with a heavy, star-studded female cast. After the makers introduced the ladies via posters, they finally shared the teaser named ‘Ladies & Ladies,’ focusing on the women from the world of…
Many people turn to astrology for career, money and personal development advice. Astrologers say a person’s birth date can reveal their strengths, weaknesses and chances to make money. While financial success is largely a matter of education, skills, disciplined saving and smart investing, astrology buffs believe some traditional remedies can be useful in attracting prosperity…
The rupee had slipped to a record low of 96.96 against the US dollar on May 20. According to market participants, repeated RBI intervention prevented the currency from breaching the psychologically important 97-per-dollar mark. After sustained intervention by the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) to support the rupee during a period of heightened volatility triggered…
More than 150,000 people were forced to abandon their homes after the Fukushima nuclear disaster struck Japan in March 2011, transforming once-bustling towns into eerie ghost towns almost overnight. Families fled with only the essentials, believing they would soon return, but many never did. In the rush to escape the radiation, thousands of pets and…
Both commercial LPG and ATF are deregulated fuels and their prices are revised on the first of every month in line with international benchmark rates. NEW DELHI: State-run oil marketing companies on Wednesday cut the price of commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 183.5 and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) by Rs 5 per litre, as global…
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, was spotted at Mumbai airport on Wednesday morning, as she caught an early flight out of the city. This spotting comes ahead of the release of her much-awaited spy film ‘Alpha’, which is slated to hit the big screens on Friday.The actress, who is set to make her debut in Yash…
