Most people dream of slowing down by the time they turn 80. Rabindranath Sarkar doesn’t have that luxury.Every morning, while much of Kolkata is just waking up, he gets behind the wheel of a yellow taxi and heads out onto the city’s busy roads. He’s not chasing a career milestone or trying to stay busy…
Bangladesh vs New Zealand 1st ODI Live Score: Catch all the action from the first ODI between Bangladesh and New Zealand in Dhaka with ball-by-ball commentary and a detailed scorecard on TimesofIndia.com. TOSS: New Zealand have won the toss and have opted to bat vs Bangladesh. Mehidy Hasan Miraz: Yes, I love to bowl first…
For the third consecutive Grand Slam, Osaka arrived at her first-round match with an exceptional fashion sense. On Tuesday, the four-time Grand Slam champion walked onto Court 3 at the All England Club wearing a flowing kimono with intricate embroidery and swinging sleeves. After defeating Elsa Jacquemot with a 6-1, 7-5 win, she revealed that…
The United States has acknowledged major gaps in its homeland missile defence system, warning that existing capabilities are not equipped to counter advanced threats such as hypersonic and long-range cruise missiles.This comes as Washington moves forward with plans for an ambitious multi-layered “Golden Dome” defence shield, aimed at strengthening protection against evolving threats from countries…
US President Donald Trump on Friday said Washington faces a clear choice in its approach to Iran, either pursue a negotiated settlement or escalate militarily, as tensions continue in the Middle East.“There are options. Do we want to go and just blast the hell out of them and finish them forever? Or do we want…
Think of the last time someone tried to win you over by shouting. Did it work? Usually, being lectured, shamed or steamrolled makes us dig in harder, not change our minds. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who spent a lifetime fighting for causes she believed in, understood this better than most. Fight for the things that you…
The month moves like a river after rain, lively at first, uneven in the middle, then clearer near the end. As August begins, the opening days bring strong signs of increase in income, fulfilling desires, cooperation from siblings and happiness from children. During these days, there is a good chance of getting opportunities for the…
The Massachusetts project is an example of agrivoltaics, a nascent farming practice that combines agriculture with solar energy generation on the same land. Farmers have relied on sunshine to grow healthy crops for generations. But as they say, excess of anything is bad and with climate change causing hotter summers, longer droughts and erratic weather,…
Scientists have uncovered how Posidonia oceanica adapted to the dim light of the seabed. In the Mediterranean Sea, vast underwater meadows of seagrass grow in places where sunlight is weak. Yet these plants continue to photosynthesise efficiently, produce oxygen, store carbon and suppor marine life.A new study has revealed how one of these seagrasses has…
Are you tired of hearing buzzing houseflies in your house all day long? Whenever you sit down to work or are engrossed in reading your favourite novel, an instant buzz irritates you so much that it disturbs your flow and makes the experience irritating. They buzz around food, gather near garbage, and seem to appear…
Chennai Super Kings’ head coach Stephen Fleming (ANI Photo) Despite growing speculation surrounding Chennai Super Kings‘ leadership structure after another underwhelming IPL campaign, the franchise is not expected to part ways with head coach Stephen Fleming. According to Cricbuzz, the former New Zealand captain will continue in the role as CSK look to rebuild following…
Indian traditions can be kept alive without great efforts. It’s the little things, the consistent things; those can make a big difference. Participating in festivals, telling stories, speaking the native languages, promoting traditional arts, spending time with elders, and visiting cultural landmarks are some of the things parents can do to instill a strong sense…
