New research reveals that the alpine vegetation line in the Himalayas is rising due to rapid warming, with some areas seeing significant upward shifts annually. This ‘greening’ of the mountains, driven by increased temperatures and exposed soil, could profoundly impact Asia’s water cycle as these plants play a crucial role in water management. Mountains have…
Ishan Kishan and Daniel Vettori (PTI Photo) BENGALURU: Sunrisers Hyderabad will be without their regular skipper and lead pacer Pat Cummins for at least the first two weeks of the IPL, with the Australian currently working his way back to full bowling fitness.Head coach Daniel Vettori moved to allay concerns around Cummins’ condition, stressing that…
Michael Jordan’s post-race gesture toward a child at Daytona 500 sparks heated debate online/ X The Daytona 500 was meant to be a milestone moment for Michael Jordan and his NASCAR team. Instead, a brief interaction during the celebrations has become the centre of attention. Jordan attended the race to support driver Tyler Reddick, whose…
Deep in the Amazon basin, something remarkable happens every year. Along a stretch of sandy riverbank, thousands upon thousands of giant turtles crawl out of the water at almost the same time. The sight must be extraordinary. Scientists studying the area say it might be the largest wildlife “maternity ward” ever recorded. Using drones, researchers…
The news of Asha Bhosle’s demise has shattered millions of hearts. Known for her versatility, sheer talent, and voice that was a melody in itself, Asha Bhosle left the mortal world. At the age of 92, she passed away, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire one generation after another. Paying tribute to…
Parents often try to make their children perform better in every task they encounter. However, amidst all this, sometimes parents miss one important life skill. Teaching kids what healthy friendships look like is an important stage of growing up. This is because positive friendships are associated with confidence, competence, and healthy relationships.Here are five unhealthy…
Karl Popper was a 20th-century philosopher who championed open societies, critical thinking, and gradual reform over utopian political schemes In 1919, a seventeen-year-old student in Vienna joined a street demonstration organized by young communists. Police opened fire on the unarmed crowd, killing twelve people and wounding dozens more. The young student had encouraged his friends…
The Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education (UPBME) has released the UP Madarsa Board Time Table 2026. Students enrolled in Munshi, Maulvi, Alim, Kamil, and Fazil courses can now check the exam schedule on the official portal. The exams are scheduled from February 9 to February 14, 2026. The timetable provides details for both secondary…
India’s Dhruv Jurel gets bowled by Afghanistan’s Mohammad Saleem on day two of a Test cricket match between India and Afghanistan, in Mullanpur. (PTI) TimesofIndia.com in Galle: At the Nondescripts Cricket Club (NCC) Ground in Colombo, Dhruv Jurel was sitting by himself when a chirpy Sarfaraz Khan, who had joined the team just hours earlier,…
While Mumbai is known for several historic architecture and modern buildings, for this Norwegian national named Lasse Lund, the city represents something far unbearable. Living in Mumbai, his childhood was spent surviving alone after he says he was abandoned by his parents at a tender age of 10 during a family vacation to India. The…
