Quote of the day by Socrates ‘Beware the barrenness of a busy life’ – SocratesThe most common complaint in today’s world is not having enough time. Calendars fill up weeks in advance, phones demand constant attention and even moments meant for rest are interrupted by notifications, emails and unfinished tasks. Against that backdrop, the saying…
A 245km network of tunnels distributed over nine levels hides one of Poland’s most astonishing works of architecture and life. While visuals might deceive you into believing it’s some grand mall, what truly lies in front of the eyes is an underground city made up of salt, which is one of the best-kept secrets about…
In a bid to make rail travel greener, Indian Railways has developed a solar-assisted passenger coach that uses rooftop solar panels to power essential onboard amenities such as lights, fans and mobile charging points. It’s a very cool and environmentally-positive move. According to a TOI report, the pilot project has been developed by the North…
Burkina Faso recorded more than$6 billion worth of gold through official channels in first half of 2026 Burkina Faso has recorded more than $6 billion worth of gold through official channels in the first six months of 2026, as the country’s military-led government continues efforts to bring more gold mining under state supervision.The government says…
Dakota Johnson will play the role of Marilyn Monroe in an upcoming short film ‘Flesh Impact’. (Instagram) Marking Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday celebration, a popular automotive brand has partnered with Maggie Gyllenhaal to create a short film to honor the Hollywood icon. According to recent reports, the film is set to show a side of…
For most people, discarded orange peel is little more than food-processing waste. In Costa Rica, one abandoned environmental experiment showed it could become something very different. During the late 1990s, around 12,000 tonnes of leftover citrus peel were spread across a worn-out cattle pasture beside the Guanacaste Conservation Area as part of an unusual restoration…
Muthupandi Raja (ANI Photo) Chennai: The silver medal that Tamil Nadu weightlifter Muthupandi Raja won on Sunday probably belonged as much to his parents as it did to him. Their years of back-breaking work as daily wage labourers gave their son the chance to chase a dream that found its defining moment in Glasgow. The…
Your child walks through the door after seven hours at school. You have been waiting all day to hear about it. The friends. The teacher. The lunch break. The test. The moment that made them laugh. So you ask the most natural question in the world. “How was your day?” “Good.” And that is it….
Some people are just naturally wired to be the one whose advice people come to. People turn to them for advice on big decisions. Family members rely on their judgement. Their colleagues depend on their calmness and reasonableness. There are specific hand signs in palmistry that may show this gift of guidance. Sometimes, a person…
For centuries, people debated bird migration, lacking concrete evidence for their theories. A wounded stork found in Germany in 1822 accidentally settled this long-standing debate. This bird carried a spear from tropical wood, indicating its long journey from Africa. The “Pfeilstorch” became a key exhibit, proving seasonal bird movements across continents. Similar cases of birds…
In 1859, a single pig turned a quiet island dispute into a tense confrontation between two powerful nations. What began as a farmer’s frustration over a wandering animal on San Juan Island quickly escalated into a military standoff involving British warships, American soldiers and competing territorial claims. The disagreement was rooted in a much older…
Instamart CEO Amitesh Kumar Jha resigns NEW DELHI: Swiggy-owned quick commerce platform Instamart will have a new chief executive, with Nandita Sinha set to take over as CEO from August 3, following the resignation of Amitesh Kumar Jha.The leadership change was disclosed in a regulatory filing on Tuesday. Jha has stepped down to pursue opportunities…
