Birds are far more intelligent than they are often given credit for. A landmark study by researchers at the University of Washington, published in the peer-reviewed journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, found that American crows can recognise individual human faces and remember them for years, particularly after positive or negative encounters. The study…
NEW DELHI: Air travellers should brace for higher domestic fares and fewer flights this summer.Air India, AI Express and IndiGo will together remove about 250 domestic flights per day from June to August as operating costs spiral on rising jet fuel prices and a weakening rupee amid slowing demand.Airlines say discretionary travel is among the…
Why are these 3Fs so important? How do they add to pressure on India’s growth story? We decode: (AI image) Fuel, fertilisers, and forex – the 3Fs that India is focusing on. But why? The US-Iran war has put the global economy at risk, and India is not immune. In fact, in the current context…
SRINAGAR: BJP Friday staged a protest outside J&K CM Omar Abdullah’s residence, demanding prohibition of liquor in Kashmir Valley.The party said it would launch protests from Qazigund town in south Kashmir to Karnah area on Line of Control in north Kashmir in the second phase of protests in near future if the National Conference govt…
Gill Thompson and Michael Bardsley What comes to your mind when someone speaks of LinkedIn?Work posts? Yes. Job prospects? Sure. Mentions of professional achievements and milestones? Of course.But a family reunion? Sounds unlikely.Precisely why a grandma is taking over the internet after an emotional family reunion with her long-lost brother.It’s true that LinkedIn is where…
Indian Army’s Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher fires a round during an exercise. representative image. Image credit: Indian Army Within months of Pakistan’s inability to counter India during Operation Sindoor, the Pakistani armed forces launched the Army Rocket Force Command (ARFC). The move highlighted Pakistan’s understanding of the new normal, in which the Indian armed forces…
What should matter more while choosing a life partner – compatibility or salary?It’s a question that has long been part of India’s arranged marriage culture. But a recent viral post has taken that conversation in a completely different direction, with many people wondering whether marriage is slowly turning into a financial calculation.The debate began after…
DHARAMSALA: IPL chairman Arun Dhumal was a busy man overseeing the preparations at the HPCA Stadium here on the eve of the match between Punjab Kings and RCB. In a chat with TOI, he spoke about the controversies, relationship with Bangladesh board after the Mustafizur Rahman fiasco, IPL’s Valuation, Expansion And WPL. Excerpts… IPL has…
SHIMLA: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale struck Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh on Friday night. According to preliminary reports, the tremor occurred at 10:04 pm. The tremors were felt in Chamba and nearby districts, causing concern among residents. Mild tremors were also felt in the state capital, Shimla. No immediate reports…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo‘s extraordinary international career could be entering its final chapter, with his sister Katia Aveiro revealing that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the Portugal legend’s “last dance” in national colours.The emotional revelation came as Ronaldo continued to rewrite football history, inspiring Portugal to a dramatic 2-1 victory…