World'S Oldest Banyan Tree: This 700-year-old banyan tree in Bihar just became the world's oldest, accurately dated one beyond folklore and scientists proved its age

World’S Oldest Banyan Tree: This 700-year-old banyan tree in Bihar just became the world’s oldest, accurately dated one beyond folklore and scientists proved its age

A massive banyan tree in Bihar’s Munger district has been scientifically dated to approximately 700 years old, making it the world’s oldest accurately dated specimen. Researchers employed radiocarbon dating on wood samples, a technique usually for archaeology, to establish its age. 700 year old Banyan Tree in Munger, Bihar (Photo: PIB) Some trees don’t just…

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French proverb of the day: 'Little by little, the bird makes its nest' — a lesson on why slow, steady effort builds the strongest foundations

French proverb of the day: ‘Little by little, the bird makes its nest’ — a lesson on why slow, steady effort builds the strongest foundations

French proverb – Little by little, the bird makes its nest. You want to write a book. You start with a sentence. Then another. Then another. The language app you downloaded? One lesson a day. The career you dream of? One skill at a time.None of it happens overnight. But it happens.This is the wisdom…

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Khosla and Desai come to the Musk-Altman party

Khosla and Desai come to the Musk-Altman party

Vinod Khosla; Anand Desai TOI correspondent from Washington: If the dotcom era gave investors dreams of effortless millions and the crypto boom offered visions of digital billions, the coming IPOs of SpaceX and OpenAI – likely in June and September respectively – promise something more intoxicating: trillion-dollar fantasies wrapped in Silicon Valley superlatives. One company…

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'Government had no interest in debate': Rahul Gandhi on why Congress protested outside PM's residence

‘Government had no interest in debate’: Rahul Gandhi on why Congress protested outside PM’s residence | India News

Rahul issued a video message explaining why they staged a protest, demands debate on paper leak in Parliament NEW DELHI: The leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi issued statement addressing the students and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Congress party’s protest outside PM residence over the NEET paper leak.He shared a video…

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NTA SWAYAM January 2026 result declared at exams.nta.ac.in: Direct link to download scorecards here

NTA SWAYAM January 2026 result declared at exams.nta.ac.in: Direct link to download scorecards here

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the results of the Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) January 2026 semester examination. Candidates who appeared for the examination conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode can now check and download their scorecards from the official website, exams.nta.ac.in/swayam.The SWAYAM January 2026 semester examination…

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Jai Moondra: The Tonk boy who chased a degree and found international cricket in Ireland

Jai Moondra: The Tonk boy who chased a degree and found international cricket in Ireland | Cricket News

Ireland’s Jai Moondra before match one of the Spinny Cup Men’s T20 International series between Ireland and India at Stormont in Belfast. (Photo/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Jai Moondra’s cricket journey has come full circle.Just days after making a dream T20I debut against India, the Rajasthan – born fast bowler has now added another milestone to…

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6 most snake-filled water bodies in South Carolina: From the Savannah River to the ACE Basin

6 most snake-filled waterbodies in South Carolina: From the Savannah River to the ACE Basin | World News

South Carolina is a state built around water. From its coastal lowlands with their beaches and wetlands to the rivers and lakes spread throughout its forested landscape, the state abounds with bodies of water that offer opportunities such as fishing, boating, swimming, and camping. But along with the wildlife most visitors welcome, these waters also…

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Ex-British Airways CEO takes charge at IndiGo

Ex-British Airways CEO takes charge at IndiGo

NEW DELHI: Former British Airways CEO Willie Walsh Monday assumed charge as the CEO of IndiGo, a day before the airline turns 20. With over four decades of global aviation leadership experience, Walsh will work closely with the board and the management team to build on IndiGo’s operational foundations while advancing its strategic ambitions. tnn…

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