More than 120 workers with mild exposure have been shifted to a marriage hall about 15km away for observation. CHENNAI: When the smell hit, Swati (name changed) knew something was wrong. She had just finished a 12-hour night shift at a seafood processing factory near Periyapalayam in Tiruvallur district and had stepped outside around 11am…
SRINAGAR: The stem cell donor was from Poland. Donor identification and bone marrow transportation were facilitated by a German organisation. The transplant was carried out by doctors at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) in Srinagar.This international medical collaboration has saved the life of a three-year-old Kashmir boy suffering from Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare…
LONDON: A London high court judge ruled in Bank of India’s favour on Tuesday, holding that fugitive diamond businessman Nirav Modi does owe the public sector bank over $10.7 million (a little over Rs 100 crore).Simon Tinkler handed down judgment in the London circuit commercial court on Tuesday, saying: “Mr Modi is liable under the…
Doctors in the city say smoke inhalation, toxic gases and lack of oxygen are responsible for most fire-related deaths LUCKNOW: While flames are the most visible during a fire, doctors in the city say smoke inhalation, toxic gases and lack of oxygen are responsible for most fire-related deaths, especially in enclosed spaces such as homes,…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for June 24, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
TOI correspondent from Washington: One side believes that it has come away with a deal. The other side is still dealing with the idea of a deal. It turns out that the US-Iran peace agreement purportedly pounded out during talks in the Alps has more holes than Swiss cheese.On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump took…
NEW DELHI: Come Nov and the Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will come under the US Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) scanner. The effectiveness of its safety oversight will be checked on the heels of the worst year in decades for India (aviation-wise) — 2025 — which saw the tragic Air India Ahmedabad crash,…
Quote of the Day by Henry David Thoreau Every generation has its thinkers whose words seem to speak directly to the most serious concerns of that time. Henry David Thoreau is one example of such a figure. More than a hundred years after his death, his ideas continue to inspire those who seek a life…
For more than 100 years, insulin’s been the lifeline for people with type 1 diabetes. It’s changed lives, saved millions, and become a daily reality for anyone diagnosed. But the one thing it never did was to stop the disease from starting in the first place. Once you get the classic symptoms, insulin just becomes…
AI generated image, used only for representational purpose The US department of homeland security (DHS) has proposed a sharp increase in filing fees for naturalisation applications, a move that could significantly raise the cost of acquiring American citizenship for permanent residents (green card holders), including thousands of Indians eligible to apply each year.Under the proposal,…