Black-and-white warbler (Mniotilta varia) is less likely to be seen when pollution level rises. Smoke from Canada’s record-breaking wildfires in recent years have done more than reduce air quality across parts of the United States. A new study suggests the wildfires made many birds harder for people to spot in New York State during the…
For decades, one idea has shaped discussions about human intelligence: our ability to recognise geometric patterns was thought to set us apart from other primates. People naturally notice features such as symmetry, parallel sides and right angles, and many researchers have argued that this reflects a uniquely human way of thinking.A new study was published…
File photo: US President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs on April 2, 2025, in Washington (Picture credit: AP) TOI correspondant from Washington: MAGA boss Donald Trump is preparing to unleash yet another wave of tariffs on dozens of countries, including India, within days, doubling down on his favorite economic weapon…
‘Dhamaal 4’ box office collection Day 21: Ajay Devgn starrer crosses Rs 215 crore amidst ‘Spider-Man Brand New Day’ fever The arrival of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ in theatres has impacted Ajay Devgn‘s comedy film ‘Dhamaal 4’. Though the movie is in its third week, it was earning decently at the box office; however, it…
Centre announces reservation, age relaxation and recruitment exemptions for Ex-Agniveers in CAPFs NEW DELHI: The Centre has created a separate category for Ex-Agniveers in the recruitment of Constable (General Duty) in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Rifleman posts in the Assam Rifles. The new provisions include 50 per cent reservation of vacancies, age…
Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates Most people picture a philanthropist as someone signing enormous cheques, not someone volunteering an evening a week or simply speaking up for a cause they believe in. Melinda French Gates has spent years pushing back against that narrow picture. “Philanthropy to me means using your voice, your time, your…
Representative image (AP photo) Apple Inc has once again become the world’s most valuable company, ovrtaking Nvidia after the chipmaker’s shares fell sharply on Friday, according to a Bloomberg report.Nvidia’s stock dropped 3.7%, reducing its market value to about $4.8 trillion. Apple, meanwhile, gained 0.4%, pushing its valuation to around $4.9 trillion and reclaiming the…
Why is DeenTheGreat reportedly facing up to 15 years in prison? Streamer’s lawyer makes fresh claim (Image via Getty) DeenTheGreat, whose real name is Nurideen Shabazz, is facing a second-degree felony robbery charge and a misdemeanor battery charge after an alleged incident on a yacht in Miami on May 27. If he is convicted of…
2020 Delhi riots case: Court allows Umar Khalid 2 family video meetings every week NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Wednesday allowed activist Umar Khalid’s plea seeking restoration of two video meetings with his family every week in jail. The court observed that Khalid had been using the facility for the past six years without…
NEW DELHI: The combined market cap of five of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1 lakh crore last week, with IT bellwether TCS taking the biggest hit, amid a bearish trend in domestic equities.Last week, BSE benchmark sensex declined 490 points, or 0.6%, and the NSE Nifty dipped 205 points, or 0.8%….
