Stephen Colbert (File photo) TOI correspondent from Washington: American late-night television, that unique, risque institution where presidents are mocked, celebrities flattered and the audience applauds on cue, is preparing for a funeral. After 33 years, CBS is pulling the plug on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, with its eponymous host taking his final bow…
BENGALURU: The Congress high command’s decision to appoint V D Satheesan as Kerala chief minister has triggered chatter in Karnataka, where deputy CM D K Shivakumar’s supporters believe the tussle over the top post can no longer be postponed indefinitely.The buzz coincided with Shivakumar’s 64th birthday Friday and supporters installed posters, banners and digital billboards…
The difference between green and black grapes begins in the skin. Black grapes contain dark pigments called anthocyanins, a category of antioxidants also found in blueberries, jamun, and purple cabbage. These compounds help plants defend themselves against environmental stress, and researchers believe they may offer similar protective benefits in the human body. Green grapes contain…
At least ten people were killed in an armed attack in Puebla, Mexico, Reuters reported citing the state’s public security ministry. The victims include six men, three women, and a minor. They were targeted by armed individuals in the municipality of Tehuitzingo, the state ministry added. The state public security ministry vowed there would be…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya on Sunday said that the TMC has been ‘sent into exile’ by the state’s people and sarcastically invited party leader Abhishek Banerjee to campaign in the Falta constituency ahead of the May 21 repoll.Canvassing for BJP candidate Debanshu Panda, Bhattacharya questioned Banerjee’s absence from the campaign trail…
Media attention on Pakistan owing to its hosting of the US-Iran peace talks notwithstanding, a report said that the country’s military is “shockingly losing to militants it once nurtured,” after India’s western neighbour topped the Global Terrorism Index 2026.Released on March 30, the index placed Pakistan at the top of the list of countries most…
“Teenagers are dramatic.”“It’s just a phase.”“They’ll grow out of it.”Being a teenager sometimes means having your emotions questioned before they are even understood. Frustration is dismissed as “attitude”, sadness becomes “mood swings”, anger becomes “phase” and exhaustion is labelled “laziness”.Thus, for parents, teenage can often seem difficult to understand or manage as they navigate the…
Ever look at a graphic and realize a friend sees something completely different? It’s kind of trippy. But optical illusions aren’t just internet bait; they’re actually a direct line to how your brain processes reality on the fly. Don’t look at this like a clinical psychology exam—think of it as a quick, instinctual gut-check that…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru added a social media dig to their on-field dominance after posting “49/3 (6 overs)” on X during Punjab Kings’ innings in their IPL 2026 clash on Sunday.The post appeared to be a response to Punjab Kings’ social media post from April 28, when PBKS had posted “49/1 (4.3 overs)” during a match…
Chandigarh: Haryana has received international recognition for its innovations in agriculture and environmental protection, winning the Geospatial Excellence Award at the Geospatial World Forum 2026 held in Amsterdam, Netherlands.The award was conferred on the Haryana Space Applications Centre (HARSAC), functioning under the state citizen resources information department, for developing a comprehensive geo-enabled ecosystem based on…