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Meet Adrian Borsboom: The Australian ecologist who lifted a rock and found a snake that looked like a worm; 34 years later, no one has found another | World News

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PC: Australian Geographic In 1992, Australian ecologist Adrian Borsboom lifted a rock near Warrill View, outside Brisbane, expecting little more than another routine wildlife find. Instead, he uncovered a tiny, pale-pink creature that looked remarkably like a worm. A closer inspection revealed smooth scales, a forked tongue and a distinctly unpleasant smell signs that this … Read more

Texas politics inflamed by MAGA cowboys v Indians row

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The photograph failed the statistical smell test The TOI correspondent from Washington: The photograph that Bo French chose to make a political argument about Indians and foreigners overrunning the University of Texas, Austin, may have been worth thousands of social media posts, but it failed the statistical smell test.French, the Republican nominee for the powerful … Read more

Nearly 50 lakh hit by floods in Bihar as swollen rivers breach danger marks | India News

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Flood situation worsens in Bihar Nearly 50 lakh people across 15 districts of Bihar have been affected by floods as heavy rain in recent days caused rivers already flowing above danger levels to swell further, officials said on Monday.Bihar has recorded 112.7 mm of rainfall so far this month, about six per cent above normal, … Read more

Sunita Ahuja breaks silence on Govinda’s absence from Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations after cheating allegations: ‘He’s in America, but it’s his house, he has to..’ |

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Sunita Ahuja drew attention on Sunday after videos of her welcoming Ganpati Bappa home surfaced on social media. She was seen dancing and celebrating as the idol arrived, but one question kept coming up in the comments: where was Govinda?Sunita has now answered that. Speaking to ANI, she revealed that the actor is currently in … Read more

Equestrian Anush Agarwalla gives up Asian Games fight; feels ‘betrayed’ by Federation, IOA, Sports Ministry | Asian Games 2026 News

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Anush Agarwalla (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Equestrian Anush Agarwalla conceded his dream of competing in the 2026 Asian Games, which begin on September 19, is over. The rider said he felt ‘betrayed’ after his pleas to the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), Sports Ministry and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) went unheard.“The dream of … Read more

Nato officer suspended after Tinder romance with Russian-born woman sparks spying fears at UK base | World News

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Janina White/Image: The Telegraph A Spanish naval commander was removed from his NATO post in the UK and had his national security clearance suspended after authorities raised concerns about his relationship with a woman he met on Tinder suspected of spying for Russia, The Telegraph reported.The unnamed officer was serving at Allied Maritime Command (Marcom) … Read more

‘Partners, not rivals’: China FM Wang Yi reveals key PM Modi-Xi consensus | India News

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18th BRICS Summit in Delhi NEW DELHI: India and China should view each other as partners rather than rivals, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said on Monday, citing the consensus reached between president Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi.Wang said the … Read more

Mom-to-be Samantha Ruth Prabhu shares traditional baby shower pictures with hubby Raj Nidimoru; says, ‘I have always had a deep respect for our traditions’ |

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Picture Credit: Instagram Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who is expecting her first child with her husband and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, recently gave fans a glimpse into her traditional baby shower celebration on Monday, coinciding with Ganesh Chaturthi. The actress shared a couple of dreamy pictures from the ceremony, expressing her respect for and belief in “traditions … Read more

‘I don’t even know if I’ll be there’: ICC Test No.2 Steve Smith uncertain over Ashes 2027 in England | Cricket News

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Steve Smith has admitted he is not certain whether he will still be playing Test cricket when Australia travel to England for the 2027 Ashes, raising fresh questions over the future of one of Australia’s greatest modern batters.The 37-year-old is taking his Test career series by series and has refused to set a retirement date. … Read more

Why are 21 modaks offered to Lord Ganesha? The traditional significance explained |

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Why are 21 modaks offered to Lord Ganesha? Ganesh Chaturthi is here, and with it comes one of the festival’s most loved traditions: offering modaks to Lord Ganesha. From homemade sweets prepared in family kitchens to beautifully arranged bhog at temples and pandals, the modak has become closely associated with the celebration.But have you ever … Read more