Spread the love NEW DELHI: Tilak Varma returned to form with his maiden IPL century as Mumbai Indians ended their four-match losing streak in IPL 2026 with a 99-run win over Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Monday.Tilak finished unbeaten on 101 off 45 balls, bringing up his hundred with a boundary off the last ball of the innings. His effort...
From light waves to quantum physics: the science behind smart washbasins
Spread the love Even though phones now provide an inexhaustible source of entertainment, going to a nearby movie theatre to watch a film still has its own charm. The shared loud laughter, the annoying phone calls of neighbours, and even the endless paan-masala ads featuring fitness-enthusiastic Bollywood actors remind us of simpler times when only humans were sometimes called intelligent....
US-Iran talks on hold as Hormuz hardball threatens second round
Spread the love File Photo: US President Donald Trump and Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian The TOI correspondent from Washington: Prospects of a second round of talks between the United States and Iran hangs in suspense amid a fog of mistrust and misinformation after Teheran conveyed to Washington it is not ready to turn up in Islamabad in the face of...
IPL 2026: Tilak Varma scripts history, becomes joint-fastest ever to hit…
Spread the love Mumbai Indians’ Tilak Varma (PTI Photo/Salman Ali) Tilak Varma’s breakthrough moment in the IPL 2026 did not just arrive, it exploded into life.Coming in under pressure at No.5, with Mumbai Indians reeling early, Tilak produced one of the most astonishing counterattacks the league has seen. Against Gujarat Titans, he turned a shaky innings into a statement night,...
How Middle East war could impact India’s trade and macro stability
Spread the love Ongoing conflict in the Middle East might have a direct impact on India’s economy. According to NITI Aayog, the Iran war poses risks to New Delhi’s trade and macroeconomic landscape, putting pressure on the current account deficit (CAD) and the exchange rate.In its quarterly report Trade Watch Oct–Dec (Q3) FY 2025-26, released on Monday, the policy think...
Raids, arrests & green file: Why I-PAC is in political crosshairs in Mamata’s West Bengal
Spread the love NEW DELHI: An Enforcement Directorate (ED) probe into political consultancy firm I-PAC has snowballed into a major political flashpoint in poll-bound West Bengal, placing it at the centre of a fierce battle between Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress and the BJP-led Centre. What began as a money-laundering investigation has now expanded into a wider confrontation involving raids, arrests,...
Where India is going wrong in its goal to find new drugs
Spread the love Fundamental research is the ‘silent engine’ of modern medicine. Before a scientist can design a pill or a new therapeutic technology, they must first understand the biology of the disease, including what is defective in the diseased state. This is particularly true for rare genetic disorders, where the roadmap to a cure is often missing. With this...
PSL cracks down! Dasun Shanaka handed one-year ban after IPL switch
Spread the love Dasun Shanaka The Pakistan Cricket Board has taken strict action against Dasun Shanaka, handing the Sri Lanka captain a one-year ban from the Pakistan Super League after he withdrew from the tournament to join an IPL franchise. Shanaka had initially been signed in the PSL but later linked up with Rajasthan Royals for the ongoing Indian Premier...
Maya Angelou quote for kids: Do your best, then do better
Spread the love Maya Angelou was not just a famous poet and author; she was an advocate for courage, respect, and finding oneself. Born in 1928, she lived through a period filled with suffering, struggle, and prejudice, but she used those experiences as inspiration to create works that inspire future generations. Maya Angelou’s writings frequently focused on the themes of...
Jensen Huang backs Nvidia over TPUs, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis pushes back
Spread the love The rivalry between tech titans Google and Nvidia is said to be heating up as the focus of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom shifts from teaching AI to actually using it to get answers quicker than ever. While Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has claimed his chips (GPUs) are more versatile than Google’s, Google is preparing a major...
