Football has a habit of borrowing the language of space. Players become stars, matches are described as astronomical, and careers are measured by how brightly they shine. Every so often, though, the comparison drifts into something more literal. More than a decade ago, astronomers studying one of the earliest known galaxies in the universe chose…
Gautam Gambhir & VVS Laxman Mumbai: The BCCI will again use a split coaching model to manage India’s packed schedule, with Centre of Excellence chief VVS Laxman set to coach the team on the white-ball tour of Zimbabwe and at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, TOI has learnt. Regular head coach Gautam Gambhir is…
If you want your plants to be successfully grafted, you should make sure that the chosen plant parts are healthy enough. For example, the rootstock must be disease-free, well-developed, and vigorous. At the same time, the scion should belong to a healthy rose plant that has had the last vigorous growth. In addition, you should…
NEW DELHI: The last few weeks have been nothing short of a whirlwind for 19-year-old equestrian Niharika Singhania. Securing Merit 4 alongside her horse, First to Cash Out, she booked her ticket to Japan for the 2026 Asian Games. And, as confirmed by the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) recently, Niharika will enter this year’s…
Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Lionel Messi (Agency Image) The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached its business end, with only eight teams remaining in the race for football’s biggest prize. Following a dramatic Round of 16 that produced several memorable contests and major upsets, attention now turns to the quarterfinals, where four…
Ever stepped into an elevator that goes from the 12th floor straight to the 14th? The missing 13 isn’t a construction mistake. Across residential towers, hotels and office buildings in many parts of the world, and in some projects in India, the floor often exists physically but is simply relabelled as 12A, M or 14….
What happens when a traveller, that too a solo female traveller from India, decides to visit one of the world’s most controversial countries? Indian travel content creator Sharanya Iyer (@trulynomadly) travelled solo through Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, documenting her fascinating journey. She just not explored the country’s dramatic mountains, she also met locals to understand their culture,…
Tejaswini’s body was found Tuesday at Sankey Tank near 18th Cross entrance BENGALURU: A 20-year-old undergraduate student was found dead in Sankey Tank Tuesday morning. Police suspect the girl died by suicide by jumping into the lake Monday evening, as she had sent a message to her male friend stating that she intended to end…
Nolan Wells update: What happened to Mississippi teen after Horn Island trip? Family takes new step for investigation (Image via Getty) Eighteen-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, a student-athlete from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, was found dead after going missing during a Fourth of July trip to Horn Island. His family is now seeking answers and has hired…
Jay Shetty suggests service fuels work without requiring breaks. Focusing solely on success can lead to burnout and disappointment. Service offers intrinsic rewards through helping others directly. This approach provides continuous motivation and fulfillment in daily tasks. People who focus on service find purpose and avoid exhaustion. We’ve all met someone who seems to run…