What started with concerns about access to clean drinking water eventually led three Indian teenagers to an idea that could offer a remarkably simple way of tackling microplastic contamination. Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal and Avyana Mehta, all 16, developed Plas-Stick, a biodegradable powder made from discarded tamarind seeds that can bind tiny plastic particles in…
Aries The week begins with movement. Calls get returned, meetings get fixed, and work that had been moving slowly finally picks up pace. You’ll notice people responding to your confidence rather than questioning your ability. Don’t spend too much time explaining yourself. Your work has already done most of the talking. Taurus You’ve built enough…
Mwanza flat-headed rock agama (Canva) For every one who loves ‘Spider-Man’, this is a magical find. It looks as though it has stepped straight out of a Marvel comic book. With a bright red or violet head and shoulders, a deep blue body and a habit of posing dramatically on sun-baked rocks, this Mwanza flat-headed…
Emergency personnel stand near the site where, according to fire department officials, a helicopter crashed killing the pilot and 3 tourists. (AP Photo) Four people were killed after a helicopter crashed in Rio de Janeiro’s Tijuca National Park on Saturday, Brazilian fire officials said. Brazilian media reported that three of those killed were Colombian tourists.The…
Mamitha Baiju recalls wanting to meet Suriya in 2015; parents stopped her from going to Kochi FB Mollywood star Mamitha Baiju is riding high on the success of films such as ‘Dude’, ‘Jana Nayagan’, and the actress is now all set for her most awaited Suriya project ‘Vishwanath & Sons’. The ‘Premalu’ actor recently recalled…
Ankur Warikoo’s LinkedIn post about his driver has sparked a surprisingly big conversation online.The finfluencer recently shared details about Dayanand, who has been working with his family for the past 13 years. Warikoo said he now earns ₹53,350 a month, along with health insurance for his family, a one-month Diwali bonus and a scooty.According to…
The most striking discovery was the German military motorbike recovered from the middle of the Danube (Photo-German War Graves Commission) The Danube River has dropped to unusually low levels in Budapest, exposing long-hidden remains from the Second World War. This has revealed the bodies of two Wehrmacht soldiers, a German military motorbike and several wartime…
Shubman Gill during the nets session. (TOI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Moments after Mohammed Siraj marked his run-up to commence Day 3 proceedings at the Nondescript Cricket Club, Shubman Gill put on his training gear and went to the nets. Net bowlers and coaches Gautam Gambhir, Morne Morkel, Sairaj Bahutale and Sitanshu Kotak accompanied the…
Unsuccessful plans can be disheartening, but they are not life’s end. The article reminds us that God establishes our steps, not just our plans. Sometimes, a closed door prevents a future we do not want. Failure can be a redirection, offering a better path forward. We should pray for wisdom and accept God’s guidance for…
Sachin Tendulkar and Brett Lee (Image: Cricket Australia) Sachin Tendulkar is widely regarded as one of the greatest batters in cricket history, with many fans and experts even calling him the ‘God of Cricket’. However, former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee has placed another legend ahead of Tendulkar when it comes to identifying the greatest…
Representative Image (Canva) A paddlefish tagged by North Dakota fisheries biologists in 2007 has provided an extraordinary glimpse into the longevity and growth of one of North America’s oldest fish species. As detailed in the North Dakota Outdoors magazine published by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, the fish was originally recorded at 87…
Ajay Devgn to headline ‘Kill’ and ‘Deadlocked’ director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s next action drama, shoot to begin in 2027 Ajay Devgn is set to add another action-driven project to his upcoming slate. The actor will collaborate with filmmaker Nikhil Nagesh Bhat for a new action drama backed by Jio Studios. The project is currently being…
