“The difference between a simpleton and an intelligent man, according to the man who is convinced that he is of the latter category, is that the former wholeheartedly accepts all things that he sees and hears while the latter never admits anything except after a most searching scrutiny. He imagines his intelligence to be a…
NEW DELHI: National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday filed a massive 7,500-page chargesheet against 10 individuals linked to the Red Fort car bomb explosion. The high-intensity blast, which occurred on November 10, 2025, involved a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) that claimed 11 lives, injured numerous others, and caused widespread property damage.Filed before the NIA…
Faustino Oro is called “Messi of Chess” by his fans (Graphic made by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: “Lionel Messi has shaken hands with paradise. The little boy from Rosario, Santa Fe, has just pitched up in heaven. He climbs in a galaxy of his own… as he falls in love with the object in the world…
The Higher Secondary Examination 2026 results revealed a strong showing by rural and semi-urban districts, many of which outperformed Kolkata in the Class 12 board examinations this year. While Kolkata recorded a pass percentage of 91.88 per cent, several districts outside the state capital crossed the 93 per cent mark. Purba Midnapore emerged as the…
In an exclusive interview, Dr. Abraham M. George opens up about the deeply personal journey behind his memoir Mountains to Cross, a story that stretches from the icy battlefields of the Himalayas to the high-pressure world of Wall Street before ultimately leading him toward a life devoted to social change and service in India. More…
India has reportedly approached the United States to extend its waiver on Russian oil imports as the Strait of Hormuz continues to see disruptions for 75 days now, straining oil supplies across the world. The US had first cleared the arrangement in March and expanded it later, with the current authorisation set to remain valid…
Australia does not simply have a large number of lizards. In many regions, they dominate the landscape almost quietly, moving through scrub, rocks, and dry grass in numbers that become obvious only after spending time there. The continent has an unusually high concentration of reptile species, particularly skinks, compared with much of the world. Scientists…
The move to up the gold import duty comes days after PM Narendra Modi appeals to citizens to avoid unnecessary gold purchases for a year. (AI image) In a bid to keep foreign exchange reserves buffer intact, the government has raised the import duty on gold and silver to 15% from 6%. India is the…
Mumbai Indians are set to face Punjab Kings in Dharamsala as they look to restore some pride after being officially eliminated from the IPL 2026 playoff race. However, ahead of the crucial clash, there remains major uncertainty over the availability of captain Hardik Pandya.Pandya missed Mumbai’s previous two matches against Lucknow Super Giants and Royal…
Kerala SSLC result 2026: The Kerala Board of Public Examinations is expected to declare the Kerala SSLC result 2026 on May 15, 2026. The results are expected to be announced in the afternoon following an official press conference. Students will likely to be able to access their scorecards from 3 PM onwards through the official…