More than 2,200 years before satellites, GPS and space missions revealed the Earth’s true size, an ancient Greek scholar calculated the planet’s circumference using nothing more than a stick, sunlight and basic geometry. Around 240 BCE, Eratosthenes, the chief librarian of the Library of Alexandria, carried out one of history’s most brilliant scientific experiments. By…
When Tyler and Lauren Bouldin bought an abandoned stone house in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, they knew restoring it would be a long and unpredictable project. The 1830s property had damaged interiors, overgrown grounds and years of neglect to undo. What they did not expect was that the land surrounding their future family home had become…
Snakes are among the most misunderstood animals, and misinformation about them often spreads faster than facts. From believing they actively chase humans to assuming they’re unable to climb into apartment buildings, many common myths create unnecessary fear and sometimes even lead to harm to harmless species. Wildlife experts point out that understanding snake behaviour is…
Gitanjali Angmo is leading a protest march to Parliament today. Her husband, Sonam Wangchuk, remains hospitalized after police intervention at Jantar Mantar. Angmo, a social entrepreneur and educationist, co-founded the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh. She is now spearheading Wangchuk’s legal and political fight for educational reforms. Angmo also holds a black belt in karate…
NTA dismisses discrepancy allegations regarding OMR sheets (Photo: PTI) NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency on Monday publicly rebutted the claims of five NEET-UG candidates alleging discrepancies in their OMR answer sheets, saying the images circulated by or on their behalf had been digitally altered, regenerated using AI or manipulated by adding responses that were…
Rohit Sharma plays a shot during 3rd ODI against England at Lord’s. (ANI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in London: Eight years ago, Rohit Sharma summed himself up with a line that now feels almost prophetic: “Throw me to the wolves and I come back leading the pack.” As retirement speculation engulfed him ahead of the Lord’s ODI,…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has warned NEET UG 2026 candidates against using fabricated or AI-generated OMR sheets and scorecards, saying such offences could result in criminal prosecution, cancellation of candidature and debarment from future exams. It urged students to rely only on official documents and submit grievances through authorised channels, as manipulated records cannot…
Forest bathing sounds like an ancient tradition, but it is actually younger than the personal computer. The practice known as shinrin-yoku was coined in Japan in 1982, not passed down through centuries. It began as a public health idea rather than a spiritual one, aimed at a country that was mostly forest but rapidly urbanising,…
Jeremy Morrison holding the baby photos he believes show the switch. (Image: AP) What began as an ordinary Christmas gift turned into a discovery that reshaped the lives of two North Dakota men and their families. Kyle Bylin and Jeremy Morrison learned in 2024 that they had been switched at birth nearly 38 years earlier…
A gentle blessing runs through this day, Capricorn. The Moon supports faith, long-view thinking, and meaningful family bonds, so even ordinary moments can carry a sense of grace.You may feel drawn toward religious work, prayer, a temple visit, or some act of service that settles the mind. Don’t dismiss that pull. Saturn, your ruler, often…
Previously known members of Australian carnivorous marsupials (Dasyuromorphs)/ Image Credit: Wikipedia A remarkable fossil discovery in Queensland has filled one of the biggest gaps in Australia’s evolutionary history. According to a new study published in the journal Australian Zoologist, researchers have identified the oldest known member of the dasyurid family – the group of carnivorous…
Kia India has officially entered one of the country’s most competitive electric SUV segments with the unveiling of the Syros EV. The new model will rival established offerings such as the Tata Nexon EV, which has been among the best-selling electric SUVs in India. While Kia is yet to announce prices, here’s a closer look…
