Giza Plateau has once again captured global attention after a group of researchers claimed that advanced radar scans may have revealed a vast underground network of structures, including what some are calling a possible “second Sphinx.” The theory, fuelled by satellite-based imaging and detailed subsurface mapping, suggests the presence of geometric formations, deep chambers, and…
TOI correspondent from London: The judges who ruled against fugitive jeweller Nirav Modi’s attempt to reopen his appeal against extradition said their judgment “presents a worrying picture of the use of proscribed treatment to obtain confessions, which was characterised as ‘commonplace and endemic’”.Lord Justice Stuart-Smith and Justice Jay said in their order: “Were it not…
Throughout the world, some islands were once inhabited by humans but now remain uninhabited due to various reasons such as environmental, conflict, or economic factors. Although these islands may appear to be mysterious, studies indicate that abandonment is not a rare occurrence. Recently, a study on island biogeography established that about 30% of islands have…
As the Aditya Dhar helmed cinematic juggernaut ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ enters its eighth day, the Ranveer Singh starrer is showing no signs of exhaustion despite its massive 3-hour and 49-minute runtime. Following a historic first week that saw the spy thriller shatter the Rs. 600 crore net milestone domestically. With morning shows and additional…
SRINAGAR: Ulfat Bano collects around 25 letters from the district post office in south Kashmir’s Shopian every morning and sets out on foot. There is no postal van to hop onto or a bicycle she can use if weariness strikes.The 55-year-old trudges through her native village of Hirapora, past stone walls and wooden barns with…
YouTuber Matt Walsh calls out viral teen ignorance video and pushes for voting age change to 25 (Image via Getty) The debate started quickly after a short video began spreading online. In that clip, college students on spring break were asked simple questions about world news and politics. Many of them could not answer. Some…
Malaika Arora is unfazed by her relationship status and the constant speculation around her personal life. The actress recently addressed ongoing dating rumours with Sorab Bedi and opened up about companionship, independence, and being a single mother, making it clear that she is in no rush to find a partner. Malaika Arora is unfazed by…
TOI correspondent from London: Nirav Modi appeared defiant in the dock in his Bank of India (BOI) trial on Thursday, saying that the banks, together with the CBI and ED, had destroyed the business he had spent 20 years building up and that he had committed no fraud against Punjab National Bank.Nirav was giving evidence…
US citizenship is not a cheap status, DOJ says as it revokes the citizenship from three criminals. Ukrainian arms smuggler Vladimir Volgaev, Cuban woman Cabrera Diaz and Lebanese man Alec Nasreddine Kassir. All three of them had US citizenship until they didn’t, as the Donald Trump administration found out their crime trail and denaturalized them,…
Isaac Newton is known as one of the most important scientists in history, yet much of his personal life remains surprisingly unknown. He is remembered for gravity, the laws of motion, and calculus, but there was far more to Newton than the textbooks tell us. He had unusual habits, secret studies, and extreme work routines….