India’s Smriti Mandhana hits her fifty (AP/PTI) The blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan at Edgbaston on Sunday not only delivered a commanding Indian victory but also set a new attendance record in the history of the Women’s T20 World Cup.A crowd of 18,814 spectators packed the stadium for the Group 1 encounter, making it…
For centuries, honey bees have fascinated scientists with their ability to travel long distances, locate food and return unerringly to their hives. Now, a new study has revealed an even more remarkable skill hidden in plain sight. Researchers from the University of Freiburg have discovered that individual honey bees follow their own highly consistent flight…
The Sahara is often imagined as an endless expanse of sand, a landscape so harsh that permanent human settlement seems almost impossible. Yet the desert seen today is only a recent version of a much older place. Thousands of years ago, vast stretches of North Africa looked entirely different. Grasslands spread across regions that are…
India beat Pakistan in WC opener (Jacob King/PA via AP) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has made a bold prediction about India’s chances in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 despite their convincing victory over Pakistan in the tournament opener.India defeated Pakistan by 64 runs in their opening Group A clash at Edgbaston, Birmingham….
After repeatedly soaring beyond the $100 per barrel mark amid the Middle East conflict, oil prices have finally begun to cool down, inching near the $75 level seen before the conflict. This week, for the first time crude since early March, crude prices have tumbled below $80 as hopes surrounding a potential US-Iran agreement lifted…
Gundruk, the fermented leafy green that appears across Nepal and Himalayan-adjacent regions, is one of the most interesting breakfast companions in the mountains. It is made by fermenting and drying leafy greens, often mustard or radish leaves, and then using them in soups, side dishes or as part of a larger meal. In winter especially,…
Singer Katy Perry and her beau, former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were spotted on a rather cosy picnic date. The star couple, who had no qualms packing on the PDA, during their latest appearance at the FIFA World Cup opening, was spotted enjoying a relaxed day out together, during a picnic at a park…
Emily Blunt in Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ has already hit theatres, and fans and netizens alike cannot seem to get enough of the film. Starring Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor in the lead roles, the film is set around the story of alien existence and how a group of people works…
ChatGPT experienced an outage, with 91% of users facing issues. OpenAI acknowledged the problem, and the service is now back online with performance back to normal. The TOI Tech team verified the restoration on the website and mobile app. ChatGPT went through an outage. The outage tracking website — Downdetector — has also received reports…
Malayalam horror-fantasy film ‘Gu’ is preparing for its digital debut nearly two years after its theatrical release. Featuring Saiju Kurup and child actor Deva Nandha in pivotal roles, the film blends mystery, folklore and family drama against a distinctly Kerala backdrop. ‘Gu’ to stream on this platform The makers have officially announced that Gu will…