Lake Erie, one of North America’s largest lakes, has surprised everyone this week. A massive crack formed in the ice, stretching so far that it can reportedly be seen from space. People on the north shore in Canada could reportedly spot it all the way down to Cleveland, Ohio. The crack grew over Saturday, pushed…
In the recent few days, the discovery of “winged insects” and life forms similar to predators in images from NASA’s rovers on Mars has intrigued scientists as well as confused them in equal measure. It is certainly an interesting idea to see insects flitting about the planet’s surface or even seeing lizard-like creatures hiding amid…
Most people are aware that sparrows have seen a sharp decline in population across India. The reasons are many — rapid urbanisation, loss of nesting spaces, pollution, and changing food habits. But have we ever thought of doing anything about it? Panna Lal Mahto who lives in a small village in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh district is…
Living in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune or parts of the Delhi-NCR region? You might find it hard to grab a can of Diet Coke this summer. The Middle East war has already rattled oil supplies, economies across the globe and multiple sectors—now it’s hitting something far more familiar on everyday shelves: Diet Coke. The beverage is…
KVS admissions 2026 open for Class I and Balvatika registrations across KVs KVS admissions 2026: Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), New Delhi, has issued detailed instructions for fresh admissions for the academic session 2026-27. The registration process for Class I and Balvatika-1 and 3, wherever applicable, will begin at 10:00 am on March 20, 2026, through…
More than half a century after Apollo 11 put humans on the lunar surface, NASA has taken a major step toward returning. On April 1, 2026 (April 2 IST), the Artemis II successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center, sending four astronauts on a 10-day journey toward and around the Moon. It is the first time…
The labour ministry has initiated a process to return unclaimed funds lying in inoperative Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) accounts to subscribers, a move expected to benefit over 3.1 million account holders, labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya said.A pilot phase covering about 0.7 million subscribers will be rolled out shortly after the decision was taken during…
UP Board Class 12 result 2026: Check your scores on TOI portal UP Board Class 12 result 2026: The UP Board Class 12 result 2026 will be announced today, April 23, at 4 PM by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP). Students can check their results online using their roll number. The results will…
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy on Sunday defended the tournament’s pre-seeding system, saying group placements may have motivated teams like Zimbabwe to raise their level and perform beyond expectations at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.Zimbabwe finished on top of Group B ahead of Sri Lanka, while former champions Australia were eliminated — an…
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ returns with Ranveer Singh as Hamza, seeking vengeance after Rehman Dakait’s death. A Letterboxd listing reveals Emraan Hashmi among the cast, sparking rumours he’s the mysterious ‘Bade Sahab’. The Dhurandhar sequel releases March 19, clashing with Yash’s ‘Toxic’ at the box office. ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, directed by Aditya Dhar, is…