Bengaluru: The tech corridor stretch of Outer Ring Road (ORR) faced an unusual traffic nuisance on Monday morning—not a breakdown or pothole, but a herd of cows that had turned the busy road near Kalamandir Junction in Marathahalli into a grazing ground.The bovine roadblock has landed their owner, Santosh E, a milkman, in trouble. Airport … Read more
Catering trucks were parked at Air Force One on the tarmac as the motorcade carrying US President Donald Trump arrived to depart following the Nato summit at Ankara TOI correspondent in Washington: US President Donald Trump, commander-in-chief of the world’s greatest military power, was reduced last month to something closer to a VIP hors d’oeuvre … Read more
Union minister Jitendra Singh with Odisha minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Tuesday Bhubaneswar: Centre has laid out an integrated roadmap for Odisha bringing together the proposed rare earth corridor, state’s marine and coastal resources, biotechnology ecosystem, space capabilities and network of scientific institutions, said Jitendra Singh, Union minister of state (independent charge) for science & … Read more
Students protest against ragging at a university Students take anti-ragging oath at a university Students protest against ragging at a university Students take anti-ragging oath at a university Students protest against ragging at a university Bhubaneswar: As the new 2026-27 academic session begins this month, all state-run colleges and universities have been directed by the … Read more
Scared tourists (Instagram) This is one cable ride experience that tourists won’t forget. A routine cable-car ride in western Colombia turned into a nightmare when a powerful earthquake struck on August 10. The terrified passengers were left suspended mid-air as their cabin rocked violently. Footage circulating on Instagram and other social-media platforms shows tourists inside … Read more
Sony Adhav’s company, Edh Farms, converts farm waste into valuable biomass fuel. (Representative Photo) A climate entrepreneur from Nashik, Sony Adhav, has launched a transformative mission to power the clean energy transition while strengthening the rural economy through her company. As founder and CEO of Nashik-based Edh Farms India Pvt Ltd, she is turning agricultural … Read more
The trailer of ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ has created considerable excitement among fans of the crime franchise. The preview has brought several familiar characters back into the spotlight. It also gives viewers their first extended look at the theatrical continuation of the popular universe.The franchise began with the series created by Karan Anshuman and written by … Read more
Patna: Once, Bihar’s towns and villages grew around water. Ponds, or pokhars, along with the traditional ahar-pyne irrigation network, shaped daily life, sustained farming, recharged groundwater and provided spaces for festivals, rituals and community gatherings. Today, many of these centuries-old water bodies are disappearing beneath concrete, roads and expanding settlements, leaving behind a landscape poorer … Read more
(Representative Image) Tests showed that ethanol-blended diesel did not meet the required flash point specifications (Photo: PTI). NEW DELHI: Blending ethanol with diesel may not be viable after tests by state-owned oil retailers found that it sharply lowers the fuel’s flash point, even as the govt is exploring ethanol’s use as an alternative cooking fuel … Read more
New DHS rules for 9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee for H-1B and L-1 visas will come into effect on September 9 The US government has expanded the scope of 9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee for certain H-1B and L-1 nonimmigrant visas. Under the new rule, H-1B and L1 visa holders seeking extension will … Read more