Spread the love <img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-126319854,imgsize-1451180,width-400,resizemode-4/article-1.jpg" alt="The psychology behind fraud: Why people fall prey despite knowing better" title=" Representative AI image ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Representative AI image It’s easy to judge people who fell for scams. Many times, one simply thinks, “they should have known better”, label them foolish, naive, careless, or ignorant. After all, warnings are everywhere. Banks keep issuing...
Aamir Khan to Star in New Spy Action-Comedy
Spread the love Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is set to appear in a new spy-themed action-comedy film, marking an interesting shift in genre for the actor known for his content-driven and experimental choices. The upcoming project blends espionage, action, and humour, and is already generating buzz within the Indian film industry. According to industry sources, the film will feature Aamir Khan...
Pune International Film Festival (PIFF ’26) Announced
Spread the love The Pune International Film Festival (PIFF ’26) has been officially announced, with the upcoming edition scheduled to be held in Pune, Maharashtra, celebrating Indian and international cinema. The festival is expected to bring together filmmakers, actors, critics, and cinema enthusiasts from across the country and abroad. According to the organisers, PIFF ’26 will showcase a diverse lineup of...
‘Scared to drink tap water’: After Indore contamination row, trust in municipal supply dries up
Spread the love INDORE: The water contamination tragedy in Madhya Pradesh’s commercial capital Indore — repeatedly ranked India’s cleanest city over the past decade — has triggered widespread distrust of municipal tap water, forcing residents to rely on bottled water and adding to the financial burden of low- and middle-income households. Officials confirmed that at least six people have died...
Explosions, aircraft, panic: Maduro declares nationwide emergency after US strikes rock Venezuela — what we know so far
Spread the love Photo credit: AP Venezuela’s government on Saturday accused the United States of attacking civilian and military installations in multiple states after at least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were reported over the capital, Caracas, around 2 am local time.Following the strikes, President Nicolás Maduro declared a nationwide state of emergency, ordered national defence plans to be implemented...
21-Year-Old IIT Student Secures Landmark International Placement
Spread the love A 21-year-old final-year student from Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) has achieved a major milestone by securing a record-breaking international placement package, drawing nationwide attention during the current campus recruitment season. The student, enrolled in the Computer Science and Engineering programme, received an overseas job offer with a compensation package reported to be among the highest ever...
‘Extreme personality’: Musk’s success decoded; first wife reveals Tesla CEO’s work ethic
Spread the love Elon Musk’s ex-wife, Justine, revealed the secrets behind his immense success: an all-consuming obsession and the power of strategic ‘no.’ She explained that extreme achievers like Musk possess an “insane work ethic” and prioritize their goals by declining distractions. This relentless focus, even at the cost of personal comfort, fueled his rise to the top. Justine Musk,...
Cooch Behar Trophy Tournament Highlights
Spread the love The Cooch Behar Trophy, one of India’s premier under-19 domestic cricket tournaments, continues to play a vital role in nurturing young cricketing talent across the country. Organised under the aegis of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the tournament features state teams competing in multi-day matches following the traditional red-ball format. The competition provides young...
Europe’s rare-earth pivot: Kiruna relocates for expanding mine; aims to reduce China-dependence
Spread the love Representative Image Europe, like many other parts of the world, is trying to reduce its dependence on importing these key metals from China. The focus is on recycling rare earths that are already in Europe. And the ripple effects from Europe’s growing appetite for rare earths raw materials extend all the way to Sweden’s far North. According...
Study suggests ancient Indian scholars knew mineral acids centuries before Europeans
Spread the love GUWAHATI A study published in the Indian Journal of History of Science a few months ago has challenged long-held beliefs about the origins of mineral acids, suggesting that ancient Indian scholars may have understood and used them centuries before similar knowledge appeared in Europe or the Arab world. For decades, historians believed that Arab alchemists developed mineral acids — such...
