Way older than the Himalayas, the Western Ghats form a massive mountain chain running down the western coast of India. UNESCO put this entire region on the list because it is one of the top eight biological hotspots on earth. It is loaded with rare plants and animals, dramatic cliffs, and thick tropical forests. Since…
NEW DELHI: The simmering leadership tussle within the Karnataka Congress reached Delhi on Tuesday, with chief minister Siddaramaiah confirming that he has been summoned by the party high command for a key meeting amid mounting speculation over a possible power-sharing formula and leadership transition in the state.The meeting comes as internal friction between Siddaramaiah and…
Rabindra Dhant, 27, will walk into the Galaxy Arena in Macau on May 28 and do something no Nepali fighter has ever done: compete in a Road to UFC tournament, two wins away from a UFC contract.After trying for a few years, Dhant has got his big opportunity with Road to UFC – a win-and-advance…
Children are naturally drawn to creation when they are given the right materials. Paper, crayons, clay, cardboard, old fabric, beads, blocks and even kitchen items can become the raw material for play. Building something gives a child a visible result, and that sense of completion is deeply satisfying. It may be a crooked cardboard house,…
Rupee slipped in early trade on Tuesday, dragged down by continuous demand for the US dollar and a rebound in crude oil prices. The currency opened at 95.43 against the US dollar in the interbank foreign exchange market, registering a fall of 17 paise from Monday’s closing level of 95.26. Rupee had ended the previous…
Global investors have sold nearly $24 billion worth of Indian equities so far this year as capital shifted towards the artificial intelligence-driven rally in Taiwan. (AI image) After months of AI-led rallies, Taiwan has finally overtaken India in terms of total stock market valuation, driven largely by the sharp rally in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: IPL 2026 has reached its business end, and a TOI Online poll has revealed how fans feel about the season and what they expect from the playoffs.In the lead-up to the IPL 2026 playoffs, cricket fans shared their opinions through poll responses on TOI Online. The race to predict…
Summer 2026 has officially entered its enchanted forest era. Fairycore, the internet aesthetic once buried deep inside Tumblr moodboards and Pinterest rabbit holes, has now evolved into fashion and beauty’s biggest obsession. Think shimmering eyelids, floaty dresses, soft blush, satin ribbons, mushroom charms, and enough glitter to make every outfit look mildly magical. The trend…
What are abraham accords and why does it matter now? US President Donald Trump has renewed efforts to expand the Abraham Accords, urging several Muslim-majority and Arab nations to normalise ties with Israel as part of a broader regional settlement linked to ongoing negotiations with Iran. In a series of remarks, Trump called on countries…
India and Canada are looking to fast-track negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement as both countries push to deepen economic engagement and raise bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that negotiations on the trade pact with India could prove transformational for businesses and workers in Canada.“We’re negotiating a…