The Times of India
Quote of the day by Judi Dench
Judi Dench expresses a profound belief in confronting harsh realities rather than seeking comfort. This notion, explored through her character in 'Notes on a Scandal', reflects a timeless understanding of human behavior. Dench’s remarkable journey from her humble beginnings and d...
Abhishek, Arshdeep shine as India beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets in 1st T20I
India dominated the first T20I, achieving a decisive seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan. The highlight was Abhishek Sharma, whose explosive 82 runs from 32 balls led the charge against a target of 156 set by Afghanistan, despite their recovery efforts from Omarzai and Nabi. On...
San Francisco’s Empress of China reopens under community ownership
The iconic Empress of China building in San Francisco has achieved community ownership after a decade-long effort. A coalition of six Asian American non-profits came together to acquire this historic site, aiming to convert it into a thriving arts and cultural campus. The restora...
NSW fenced out cats and foxes; 13 locally extinct species returned
Thirteen native animal species have returned to New South Wales conservation reserves after a decade. These species had been locally extinct and are now breeding successfully within predator-proof fences. This conservation success is the result of a ten-year partnership involving...
3-year-old’s ‘asthma’ cough was a warning sign of a fatal heart condition
A young girl's persistent cough led to the discovery of a serious heart condition. Doctors advise parents to seek evaluation for prolonged coughs and fatigue. Heart issues can mimic respiratory problems, requiring careful medical assessment. Clinical examinations and tests like e...
Mark Zuckerberg's secret project wanted Meta teams 60% smaller and run by AI agents
Mark Zuckerberg ran a secret plan called Project OT to make Meta "AI native", with executives studying scenarios that cut some team sizes by up to 60%. The Meta layoffs of May 2026 removed 8,000 jobs, but a second November wave was scrapped after employee protests over keystroke ...
Stock market holiday: Are NSE, BSE closed for trading on Ganesh Chaturthi?
On September 14, stock markets will halt trading in observance of Ganesh Chaturthi. While equity derivatives will remain suspended for the day, the commodity market will only partially close during the morning session. Trading will pick back up in the evening session. Investors s...
Masked men open fire at Punjabi singer Gulab Sidhu’s residence; CCTV video emerges
In a shocking incident, gunfire erupted at the residence of Punjabi singer Gulab Sidhu in Barnala district, as captured by CCTV footage. This occurrence, which took place early Sunday morning while Sidhu was out of the country, raises serious concerns for his safety. Notably, he ...
75 students fall sick with vomiting, diarrhoea at Surat boarding school
At least seventy-five students fell sick with suspected food poisoning at a Surat boarding school. Twelve students required hospitalization after developing symptoms like diarrhoea and vomiting. Four students have since been discharged, while others remain in stable condition. He...
Park City lot bought for $6 million becomes record $37 million home
A Park City mountain land bought for six million dollars became a thirty-seven million dollar luxury home. This sale set the highest residential price ever recorded within the city limits. The seventeen thousand square foot mansion was completed after four years of construction. ...
Hawaii rescued rare coral after wild colonies vanished, then returned it to reef
Marine biologists rescued rare Hawaiian coral fragments from Kaneohe Bay in 2015. These fragments were grown into mature colonies using a land-based nursery method. The grown corals were then returned to their natural habitat in Kaneohe Bay. Field checks confirmed the reintroduce...
51 wides! Arshdeep Singh creates big unwanted record in India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I
Arshdeep Singh's 51 wides accounted for 7.4% of all the balls he bowled during the period. Renegades' R Ngarava and West Indies' Jason Holder follow with 38 wides each, while New Zealand's Jacob Duffy and West Indies' Romario Shepherd have bowled 36 each.
Fed, crude, dollar and Iran war: 4 factors that could move gold next week
Gold and silver prices are expected to remain volatile next week. The US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision will be a key global event. Crude oil movements and the US dollar will also influence market sentiment. Other central banks' monetary policy and inflation data will b...
SpaceX moves to block release of Terafab project records over disclosure fears
SpaceX is suing Grimes County, Texas, to prevent the release of public records. The company argues that disclosing project details could cause substantial competitive harm. These records include tax abatement applications and technical project information. Texas Attorney General ...
After IND vs AFG first, ‘Vande Mataram’ set to become regular before India matches
The national song Vande Mataram was sung before the India vs Afghanistan cricket match on Sunday. Parliament had recently passed a bill making insults to the national song a punishable offense. The full six-stanza version of Vande Mataram was sung during the recent match. This am...