For the first time, Brazil faces a significant challenge as bacteria previously exclusive to Asia and the USA have been identified within its borders. These bacteria, known to cause columnaris disease, pose an acute risk to the thriving aquaculture sector. Researchers have isolated four species from the Flavobacterium genus, which can infect both Nile tilapia…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu is embracing a new chapter in her life as she’s expecting her first baby with husband Raj Nidimoru and giving fans a glimpse of the journey along the way. The actor recently shared a series of photographs showcasing her pregnancy glow, along with a playful exchange with a fan who suggested possible…
Government throws fresh doubt on Thames water rescue deal / Image – file Britain’s biggest water supplier, Thames Water, has moved a significant step closer to government control after ministers formally raised concerns about a proposed £10 billion rescue package designed to keep the troubled utility afloat.The UK government’s intervention cast fresh doubt over the…
Abhimanyu Mishra vs Leon Luke Mendonca (Screengrab) BENGALURU: It was a dramatic start to Day 4 at the 2026 Global Chess League as the Ganges Grandmasters secured a 12-8 victory over the Alaskan Knights in a match defined by heartbreak, clock chaos, and a costly procedural blunder on the prodigy board.With the Alaskan Knights fighting…
The announcement was made by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during Singapore’s National Day Rally on August 23. Singapore has a problem that money alone has not been able to solve. People there are having fewer children. Now the country is trying a bigger, longer-term approach. Singapore will provide almost S$70,000 (around US$55,000 or roughly Rs…
Sonam Kapoor REACTS to notices issued to 722 Mumbai auto and taxi drivers over Marathi language test Amid the ongoing row over Maharashtra’s new rule making Marathi mandatory for commercial vehicle drivers, actress Sonam Kapoor has reacted to the controversy on social media. Her response comes as transport officials continue assessing drivers across Mumbai and…
Gold hallmark numbers are often overlooked, yet they quietly reveal one of the most important details about jewellery. Most people only notice them after years of wearing a ring or necklace, when curiosity finally kicks in. These tiny stamps, like 375, 585, 750, 916, and 999, are not random. They are a direct measure of…
The US economy saw both good and bad news this week. Economic growth beat expectations and layoffs stayed low. At the same time, inflation continued to make daily life more expensive with consumers struggling with higher fuel prices, costlier electronics and rising mortgage rates.The latest figures showed inflation accelerating and consumer spending slowing, even as…
Ben-Gvir calls for more Gaza killings Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, a lawmaker in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition, publicly called for the killing of “30 to 40” people in Gaza each night, in comments that surfaced on Sunday.“It’s no secret, I disagree with the prime minister,” he said. “I think targeted assassinations should…
Range anxiety is still one of the biggest concerns for electric scooter owners in India. On paper, most modern e-scooters quote impressive range figures. But real-world city riding is very different. Stop-go traffic, flyovers, potholes, extra load and hot weather can all bring the number down.The good news is that a few simple habits can…
TOI Correspondent from Washington: MAGA supremo Donald Trump’s theological skirmish with Pope Leo — spiritual head of more than a billion Catholics — has triggered a backlash from his own conservative base, with Republican leaders, Christian activists and late-night comedians converging, for once, on the same punchline.What might once have been dismissed as another burst…
