Coca-Cola began as a medicinal syrup in the 1880s. A pharmacist created it to be a nerve tonic. It was sold in pharmacies which were social hubs. Later, it was mixed with carbonated water. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons Should you somehow travel back in time to an active pharmacy in Atlanta from the mid-1880s,…
Rajya Sabha contests in Maharashtra, MP, Karnataka and Rajasthan ended without a vote on Thursday. NCP’s Rajendra Jain was elected in the bypoll to the seat vacated by deputy CM Sunetra Pawar in the state (), while BJP swept 3 seats in MP. Three Congress candidates and one BJP neta were elected in Karnataka, and…
You awake with a more sharp mind than you do every day, which can be beneficial right from the beginning. The Moon helps you stay in your learning zones this morning, and Jupiter offers a gentle smirk at your self-confidence, so even the most difficult tasks start to appear more like something you can handle.There…
Retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 3.93% in May 2026 from 3.48% in April, according to data released by the government on Friday.Food inflation also increased during the month, with the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI)-based inflation rate rising to 4.78% from 4.20% in April, the government data showed.The CPI…
Nalbari: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during a BJP workers meeting, in Nalbari, Assam. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The BJP-led NDA, if it wins Assam on May 4, will secure a hat-trick of terms in the northeastern state, while chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will be elected to office for a second consecutive term.The…
Govinda recently opened up like never before during a candid chat with Mukesh Khanna. The actor spoke about turning down big-money film offers, dealing with controversies and bad publicity, as well as how he now reacts to trolling and criticism. ‘Main 100 crore chhod chuka tha’ Speaking about the time when reports claimed he was…
Byunnie XO defends daughter Bailee Ann and says she has a right to be angry with her parents Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO’s split has caused quite a stir online. Fans and netizens alike have been wondering what exactly went down between the two. Amid all the drama, Jelly Roll’s 18-year-old daughter, Bailee Ann, also…
TOI Correspondent from Washington: A new doctrine is quietly reshaping America’s technology-industrial complex, recasting Silicon Valley from a playground of consumer apps into an arsenal of strategic hardware. Dubbed “patriotic tech,” the movement argues that technology firms have a moral and national duty to align with the state – particularly in its intensifying rivalry with…
NEW DELHI: India’s hopes of reaching the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals are still very much alive.After beating Bangladesh, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side climbed to second place in Group A with six points from four matches. Australia lead the group with eight points, while South Africa are third with six points but an inferior net…
Delhi University Vice Chancellor internship programme 2026: The University of Delhi (DU) will close the Vice Chancellor Internship Scheme (VCIS) – Summer Internship 2026 today, April 30, 2026. Previously, the last date to apply was April 27, which has now been shifted to April 30. Interested and eligible candidates can move to the official website…