Overdrying towels stiffens cotton fibers by removing essential moisture, which acts as a natural plasticizer. This leads to tightly packed, rigid threads that feel harsh. There’s a certain disappointment in the feeling of stepping out of your warm bath after wrapping yourself in a towel that acts like stiff paper more than a plush luxury…
MUMBAI: Three days after the successful splashdown of Artemis-2, the Trump administration on Tuesday issued a memorandum which among other things includes safely deploying nuclear reactors in space orbit as early as 2028, and on the moon in 2030.Dated April 14, the document issued by Michael J Kratsios, assistant to the President for science and…
Your gleaming glass cooktop can develop mysterious spiderweb scratches, not from heavy pots, but from your cleaning tools. Dry brushing or wiping with dry rags acts like sandpaper, damaging protective coatings. Its polished appearance creates an aura of luxury in the kitchen, making it resistant to spills. However, there is always a mystery that keeps…
Zareen Khan is mourning the loss of her mother, Parveen Khan, who passed away on April 8 at the age of 65 after a prolonged illness. Ten days after her demise, the actress took to social media to pen an emotional note, remembering her mother as her “first love.” Expressing the depth of her grief,…
TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Iran has agreed to give up its enriched uranium and reopen the Strait of Hormuz – in return for unspecified rewards and concessions, according to reports. In a series of social media posts that was neither confirmed nor contested by Iran, Trump said…
A Chinese researcher working in the United States has pleaded guilty to smuggling E. coli into the country. 32-year-old Youhuang Xiang, a Chinese national and former postdoctoral researcher on a J-1 visa at Indiana University, was sentenced to more than four months in prison after admitting to concealing bacterial DNA in a shipment sent from…
Transform your citrus peels from waste to wonderful! Boiling orange peels releases limonene, a natural compound known for its mood-boosting and antibacterial properties. Before you dispose of those pieces of citrus peel in the trash after your breakfast snack, remember that many individuals consider them only as biodegradable garbage. However, there is more to it…
Akshay Kumar, who has spent over three decades in the industry, believes Indian cinema is undergoing a major shift—and he’s ready to be a part of it. In a recent conversation, Akshay spoke about collaborating with new-age filmmakers like Aditya Dhar and Sandeep Reddy Vanga, making it clear that he’s open to working with them—if…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for April 18, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
Pahalgam valley (PTI image) Haptnar (Anantnag): His scorched hands and bullet-riddled body told a story of courage and sacrifice. Pony-wallah Syed Adil Hussain Shah, who grabbed a terrorist’s rifle barrel to save tourists during the horrific massacre in Pahalgam’s Baisaran Valley last year, came to embody Kashmir’s spirit and India’s soul in his final act…