They are fast, lethally venomous and highly aggressive. But most important of all, they have been blamed for more human deaths than you could count. Being mentioned here are the Black Mambas, the fastest and deadliest snakes on Earth. They have a slithering speed of up to 12.5 miles per hour, but that is not…
Most restaurants are remembered for their food, ambience or history. In Ahmedabad, however, one eatery has built a reputation for something entirely unexpected. At New Lucky Restaurant, customers sip hot chai and tuck into buttery bun maska while seated beside 26 centuries-old graves. What may seem eerie to first-time visitors has become an enduring part…
Some tankers, including those carrying Russian crude, continue to transit the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. (Reuters photo) Saudi Arabia’s key Red Sea export terminal at Yanbu appeared to witness its busiest day since Houthi threats disrupted regional shipping, while additional vessels continued transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait with their tracking systems switched off.While some tankers, including…
Natalia Dontcheva passes away at 56; stepson Hugo Selignac pens emotional tribute; ‘You were our foundation’ Bulgarian-born actress Natalia Dontcheva, known for her work in French cinema and television, has passed away at the age of 56 following a prolonged illness. Best remembered by many viewers for appearing in the French adaptation of ‘Doc Martin’,…
Tree ‘Climbing’ Fish of Amazon Imagine you are inside a flooded Amazon rainforest and the water has swallowed the forest floor. You are in a canoe, all you can see is the tops of giant trees and you are in search of stunning insects and wildlife. Suddenly, a loud splash echoes through the silence and…
Jacob Tsimerman is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading mathematicians, earning the prestigious Fields Medal in 2026 for his groundbreaking contributions to number theory. Yet, shortly after receiving mathematics’ highest honour, the Canadian professor made headlines for an unexpected career move. Despite previously warning about the potential dangers posed by advanced artificial intelligence,…
7 surprisingly ‘big’ plants you can grow on your balcony with the right care Most people plan a balcony garden around the assumption that space is the one non-negotiable limit, sticking to small pots and compact plants because anything bigger surely wouldn’t work in a container. That assumption turns out to be wrong more often…
The Moon conjunct retrograde Saturn in Pisces brings a serious mental tone. You may want to repeat something you have already said, or you may not believe that you are being understood. The First Shravan Somwar Vrat encourages patient action and measured speech. What to Do Today If you don’t get the response you expect,…
Kia India has teased the all-new Sorento Hybrid ahead of its India debut, confirming that it will become the brand’s first hybrid SUV for the domestic market. Alongside the teaser, the company has also opened official pre-bookings for the three-row SUV. Once launched, the Sorento will sit at the top of Kia India’s ICE SUV…
Image(s): J. Robert Oppenheimer/Wikipedia Prior to 1945, nuclear weapons were just an idea that could be discussed in theoretical physics literature. This changed when J. Robert Oppenheimer, the American theoretical physicist from America, who was responsible for directing the scientific work of the Manhattan Project in the Second World War, took command of the project….
Auqib Nabi (Image credit: Sri Lanka Cricket) NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi earned his maiden call-up to the Indian team after senior pacer Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. TimesofIndia.com had earlier reported that the J & K pacer was the frontrunner to replace the…
The world’s biggest ocean is also its most doomed one. Now, scientists are worried and they are blaming the tectonic plates for it all. The Pacific Ocean, which is the largest single feature on the surface of the Earth is slowly getting smaller and the irony of it all is as surprising as shocking. Diving…
