India batter and T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma moved up the list of India’s highest run-scorers in T20 internationals after his unbeaten half-century against Zimbabwe in the second T20I on Saturday.Tilak scored 60 not out from 29 balls, hitting five fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 206.90. The knock helped him go past…
How to clean bathroom tiles without harsh chemicals Tiles in a bathroom accumulate soap residue, hard water stains, moisture, and dirt, which makes regular cleaning of tiles inevitable. Commercially available cleaning products are usually effective, but some contain chemical compounds, which can produce irritating fumes or skin irritants. Some household products will help you maintain…
Leonardo da Vinci believed learning never exhausts the human mind. He suggested curiosity provides energy and makes people feel more alive. This idea remains relevant as technology and jobs continuously evolve today. Lifelong learning is now a practical necessity for adapting to change. The quote encourages a healthy attitude toward personal growth and understanding. Leonardo…
On Española, one of the smaller islands in the Galápagos, the landscape is being reshaped by animals that spend much of their time moving slowly through it. Giant tortoises push through grasses, knock down vegetation and leave broad paths behind them as they travel. Their effect is easy to miss if viewed as ordinary grazing….
This week begins with mixed weather, like a morning sky that cannot decide between cloud and sun. Early on, you may recover money that was stuck or delayed, and that gives some relief. Still, the mind won’t feel fully settled. There can be disappointment over results, expectations, or the way a recent effort has turned…
PM Modi hailed India’s 7.8% GDP growth, says youth dreams need sustained effort NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged Indians to embrace the ‘vocal for local’ mantra, asking people to avoid foreign holidays, hosting weddings abroad and buying gold unless necessary, while hailing the country’s robust GDP growth. He linked the appeal…
Bengaluru: Oracle began a fresh round of layoffs in India on Monday, affecting several mid- to senior-level employees in web development and maintenance, people familiar with the matter said. Some sources estimated that 1,000-1,500 employees in India could be affected, though TOI could not independently verify the figure. An email sent to Oracle did not…
Representative image (Photo credit: AP) Iran’s annual inflation rate surged to its highest level since World War II in May, highlighting the deepening economic crisis facing ordinary citizens as the country grapples with the fallout of conflict, sanctions and long-standing structural problems.According to data released by Iran’s Central Bank, the consumer price index rose 77.2…
Egypt is testing a farming system that puts solar panels above crops instead of using separate land for agriculture and electricity generation. Known as agrivoltaics, the approach is being piloted at Habiba Farm in Nuweiba, South Sinai, where elevated panels provide partial shade while crops continue growing underneath. The project is designed for Egypt’s harsh…
General:Stay vigilant today, particularly regarding finances and communication. The Moon creates discomfort around spending, while Saturn urges prudence in every practical affair. By maintaining discipline, you can stop a minor issue from escalating.Expenses can quickly outpace earnings. One household necessity triggers the next, an online purchase catches your eye, followed by a repair or a…
Ankur Warikoo and his wife Ruchi. Parenting is often about the small decisions that repeat every day: whether to buy the toy a child is demanding, whether to step in when they are struggling, or how parents behave when they disagree with each other.Entrepreneur and content creator Ankur Warikoo and his wife have a simple…
A microwave makes life easier when you want to heat leftover food or prepare something quickly. But not everything in your kitchen is safe to put inside it. Some items can cause sparks, catch fire or even burst because of the heat. Before you put something in the microwave, here are five things you should…
