Scientists have long relied on chemical traces locked inside ancient rocks to piece together the story of early life. Fossils from the deepest reaches of Earth’s history are rare, often fragmentary and difficult to interpret. Isotopes, by contrast, can survive for billions of years. Among the most informative are those linked to nitrogen, an element…
The kitchen sink often becomes a catch-all for things people want to get rid of quickly. A few scraps left on a plate, a splash of oil from a frying pan or a handful of leftovers can seem harmless once water is running. Yet many plumbing problems begin with small habits repeated over time rather…
Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar charged in Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder, says US DOJ (Image/ANI) TOI correspondent from Washington: US federal prosecutors have charged jailed Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his close associate Satinderjeet Singh, alias Goldy Brar, with ordering the assassination of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, but neither the indictment nor US…
A watermelon can look perfect on the outside and still disappoint once it is cut open. Smooth skin, an even shape and a bright green colour often attract shoppers first, yet those features do not always say much about what is happening inside. Experienced growers and market sellers tend to pay attention to different clues….
Russia is stepping up efforts to disrupt Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet network as it tries to counter Ukraine’s mid-range drone strikes.According to a Reuters, Russian forces are using a mix of camouflage, changes in transport tactics and powerful electronic warfare systems to make it harder for Ukrainian drones to locate and hit fuel supplies,…
There is nothing quite like the first few heavy downpours of the monsoon season. The air finally cools down, the dust settles, and you can sit by the window with a hot cup of tea or coffee. It feels cozy, until you glance over at your kitchen counter and see a militaristic line of ants…
Mamata Banerjee with supporters stages a candle march to protest the alleged rape and murder of a girl at Baruipur (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: NEW DELHI: Former West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday alleged that she was kept ‘under police watch’ as if she were under ‘house arrest’ ahead…
Kareena drops photos of Saif Ali Khan from the beach as they are on vacation Kareena Kapoor Khan is soaking up some quality family time with husband Saif Ali Khan and their children on a beach vacation, and she has been given fans glimpses of the tropical getaway. Earlier, Kareena had dropped a selfie of…
Palestinians watch a live broadcast of the World Cup round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip (left), and Lionel Messi battles for the ball with Egypt’s Mohanad Lashin (AP Photo) An Israeli airstrike in Gaza shortly before the kickoff of the FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match between Egypt and…
TOI correspondent from Washington: For years, Dharmesh Patel seemed to embody the American dream. The 45-year-old radiologist lived with his wife and two young children in a quiet cul-de-sac in Pasadena, California. Colleagues described him as a respected physician, while neighbours remembered him as a thoughtful man who brought poinsettias to nearby homes during the…