Have you observed how most English words containing ‘Q’ also have a ‘U’ following it? Quick, quiet, question, and queen are examples where the two letters go hand-in-hand with each other. It is one of the unique spellings in the English language that most people think is a rule without realising there are only a…
The Eiffel Tower is often the first place people think of when they hear the word Paris. Every day, countless photos and videos from the landmark flood social media, making it look like the perfect travel destination. But one creator’s recent Instagram video has started a very different conversation. Instead of showing only the beautiful…
Sending humans to Mars is one of Nasa’s greatest ambitions, but the journey presents enormous challenges. A round trip could take well over a year, exposing astronauts to dangerous cosmic radiation, muscle and bone loss caused by microgravity, psychological stress and the need to carry vast amounts of food, water and supplies. To tackle these…
Today’s tone is pleasant and social, Virgo. The Moon lights up your family and speech matters, so your words carry warmth, and people seem more ready to listen than usual.There may be a celebration at home, a family meal, or an invitation to a social gathering that pulls you out of your routine. Even if…
US President Donald Trump has said the Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar and now used for presidential travel will soon undergo upgrades to strengthen its capabilities, after questions emerged about its security features.Speaking on Sunday after returning to Washington from New Jersey aboard the aircraft, Trump said the jet would be sent for additional work…
Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as the group’s new chief Hamas on Monday named senior political leader Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader, elevating one of the group’s most experienced figures to its top post, Reuters reported.A longtime member of Hamas’s political leadership, al-Hayya has played a key role in ceasefire negotiations with Israel and in…
Vikrant Massey and wife sheetal Vikrant Massey in an recent interview has opened up about his relationship with wife Sheetal Thakur, revealing what made them decide to get married. The actor shared that they realised they wanted the same things in life, which gave them the confidence to build a future together. Vikrant also spoke…
Former Newcastle Knights star Scott Dureau dies at 39 after terrifying battle with brain cancer, tributes pour in for the NRL icon(via Getty) Former Newcastle Knights and Catalans Dragons halfback Scott Dureau has died at the age of 39 after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. The former rugby league star had been…
Andy Burnham at Buckingham Palace Andy Burnham has become the UK’s 59th prime minister after winning the Labour leadership unopposed, following Keir Starmer’s resignation. He is also the UK’s 7th PM in 10 years.Burnham, 56, formally accepted an invitation from King Charles III to form a government after Starmer tendered his resignation at Buckingham Palace….
IIT Madras has announced the GATE 2027 examination schedule, with registrations expected to begin in mid-August. The upcoming edition features a revised syllabus, a new Robotics and Automation paper, DigiLocker-linked registration with facial authentication, and updated examination measures for nearly 10 lakh aspirants. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has officially announced the schedule…
Ultraviolette Automotive recently closed its best quarter yet. Between April and June this year, the Bengaluru based electric motorcycle maker sold more than 1,500 vehicles, up from around 300 in the same quarter last year. That is growth of over 400 percent.The company’s co-founders, CEO Narayan Subramaniam and CTO Niraj Rajmohan, spoke to TOI Auto…
India has travelled far and wide in space with its numerous successful missions and launches. But once upon a time, Indian music found its way to space and still echoes out inside the solar system. Kesarbai Kerkar, a Hindustani classical singer, who was named ‘Surashree’ for her melodious voice sang a rendition of a song…
