In 1985, electrical engineer Bill Freeman imagined a zipper that could do more than join two pieces of material. His three-sided design used a slider to bring three strips together, potentially changing the shape and stiffness of objects. The idea was rejected by an innovation fund, but Freeman patented the mechanism and kept his prototype…
Uruguay’s interim manager Diego Forlan in training ahead of friendly against India. (PTI) TimesofIndia.com in Kolkata: Diego Forlan with his locks of golden hair is unmissable. The FIFA World Football Museum sports one strange piece of memorabilia: a hairband worn by the Uruguayan during the 2010 World Cup where he finished joint top-scorer after scoring…
The homebuyer booked a flat in Gurgaon and paid around Rs 1.73 crore for the apartment. (Image for representative purpose only) Buying a home is a dream for many, but if the possession of the flat is delayed then it can turn into a nightmare. In one such case, a homebuyer booked a flat in…
Man offering cigarette (Instagram) An unusual sight at an active Indonesian volcano has sparked curiosity among Indian travellers. A cigarette being offered to the idol of Lord Ganesha is not an image most India Hindu devotees would associate with temple worship. Yet, at Mount Bromo in Indonesia’s East Java province, such an offering is considered…
Fire breaks out on Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi’s ‘Ramayana’ temporary set; no injuries reported A fire broke out at a temporary set in Mumbai’s Film City on Monday, October 5, 2026. The set was of Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi’s ‘Ramayana‘. Thick smoke was seen rising from the area, and videos of the fire…
The study also points to the importance of behavioural experiments in the natural environment. Sound does not behave the same way inside tanks, and the reflections from walls can create complicated acoustic patterns that can make an animal’s response difficult to interpret. The ocean can hide an entire world beyond the reach of sight. For…
India players during a practice session at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: From a star-studded Brazil night that left thousands of seats empty to tickets costing just Rs 199, the India football friendly in Kolkata has seen a dramatic change in pricing within days.The All India Football Federation (AIFF)…
Airlines have scheduled 5% fewer domestic flights for the October-December quarter. (Image for representative purpose only) If you are planning to travel this festive season, airfares have just got more expensive. In fact, Indians planning to fly home this festive season or take a domestic holiday towards the end of the year may have to…
Google employee reveals what really makes working at the tech giant ‘worth every second’: ‘It’s the people’ A job at a major tech company can look very different from the inside. While Google is widely known for its workplace perks, one employee has shared a more personal view of what makes her experience meaningful.In an…
Actor-director Raju Kher has opened up about one of the most difficult phases of his career and how it changed his relationship with his elder brother, veteran actor Anupam Kher. Recalling the events of around 2000, Raju said he had once expected financial support from Anupam, only to later realise that his brother was also…