Nearly four decades after the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, the abandoned reactor remains one of the most hostile places on Earth. Radiation levels that would prove lethal to most forms of life still linger in parts of the exclusion zone, making it an unlikely setting for biological discovery. Yet among cracked concrete, rusting steel and contaminated…
Vidit Gujrathi Exclusive (Graphic designed by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: The race for a place at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 in Paris through the India Rising: Road to EWC Chess qualifiers has boiled down to a blockbuster final between two established Grandmasters.India’s Vidit Gujrathi will take on Benjamin Bok of the Netherlands. Both have…
CHENNAI: Cyberattacks on two major Indian manufacturing facilities recently have highlighted growing cyber risks facing India’s factory floors once again.Bajaj Auto and one of its subsidiaries reported a ransomware attack that affected parts of their IT systems on June 23, while Tata Electronics disclosed a cyber breach a day earlier. Both companies said they activated…
Before you fill out that adoption form based purely on how cute a puppy looks, you need to step back and audit your actual lifestyle. A blunt truth: There are no bad family breeds on this list, but there are plenty of bad lifestyle matches. To keep yourself grounded, think through these core realities:1. The…
Organisers confirmed the Adelaide music festival will take a “fallow year” in 2026 while planning for future editions.Image credit (Instagram) A major Adelaide music festival has announced its cancellation for 2026, disappointing fans who were anticipating the event’s return. Harvest Rock, the two-day festival typically held in October, will not take place this year as…
PSEB introduces online Pustak Portal to provide discounted textbooks and transparent distribution The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has launched the PSEB Pustak Portal, an e-commerce platform that enables students, parents and schools to order PSEB-authored and printed textbooks online. The initiative aims to improve access to authentic textbooks, make learning materials more affordable and…
While early birds existed in a time period when dinosaurs dominated, they were feathered, capable of gliding or flying, but looked nothing like the birds we have today. Unlike birds like pigeons, robins and eagles, which have short fan-shaped tails, these ancient birds possessed long, bony tails inherited from their dinosaur ancestors. The transition from…
Defending champions Argentina faced a fierce challenge but managed to edge out Cape Verde with a thrilling 3-2 win in extra time, earning their place in the World Cup Round of 16.(AP Photo) Defending champions Argentina survived an almighty scare to secure a breathless 3-2 extra-time victory over debutants Cape Verde on Saturday, booking their…
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday described the middle class as the growth engine of India and said nearly 500 cities are poised to emerge as the country’s next centres of economic activity.Participating in a panel discussion on ‘How to promote the rise of a new middle class’ at…
It is hard to believe that half the year is already behind us. January probably feels like it happened yesterday, yet here we are in July, wondering where the time went. Some resolutions may have stuck. Others may have quietly disappeared somewhere between work, responsibilities, and everyday life. The good news is that personal growth…