In the mid-1960s, inside a research laboratory run by DuPont, Stephanie Kwolek was searching for something fairly practical. The company wanted lightweight yet durable fibres that could eventually replace steel in vehicle tyres and reduce fuel consumption. Synthetic materials were already common in industry by then, but the challenge was finding one that could survive…
Dubai-based socialite Tabinda Sanpal is making waves from ‘Desi Bling’ with her opulent lifestyle alongside husband Satish. Their immense wealth, reportedly over $1.5 billion, stems from diverse business ventures and luxury assets. Tabinda’s ‘gold queen’ persona, with a significant personal gold collection and lavish gifts, has captivated viewers, sparking widespread online discussion. Tabinda Sanpal has…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine the validity of the CBSE‘s three-language formula for Class IX students, who now have to choose two native languages.A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi sought a comprehensive response from Centre, CBSE and NCERT. The court, however,…
A technology that could propel crewed missions to Mars and robotic spacecraft throughout the solar system was recently put to the test at NASA‘s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. The result was a milestone that engineers and space scientists have been working toward for decades, and one that brings the prospect of humans setting…
Amid the ongoing buzz surrounding his reported exit from ‘Don 3’, Ranveer Singh recently interacted with spiritual leader Sadhguru in a conversation that quickly caught attention online. A video shared by Sadhguru’s official Instagram account featured the actor discussing life, purpose and existence with the spiritual guru. The interaction came at a time when Ranveer…
On Earth, a cloudy morning giving way to a clear evening is unremarkable, the kind of forecast that barely warrants a glance at the weather app. On a gas giant orbiting a star nearly 700 light-years from Earth, the same basic pattern plays out every single day, except the clouds are not made of water…
Jennifer Aniston didn’t just become an actress. She became a cultural icon. She’s been in massive blockbusters. She’s won major awards. She’s hosted award shows. She’s been on magazine covers more times than most people can count. She’s been at the absolute top of entertainment for decades. But what defines Jennifer Aniston isn’t just her…
Creators who chose fitness at the Times Internet half marathon Delhi edition In today’s digital era, social media has a powerful influence on society. At the Times Internet Half Marathon Delhi edition, that influence was seen in its most inspiring form, not just through content creation but through action.Several digital creators participated in the marathon,…
D Gukesh fails to open water bottle at Norway Chess NEW DELHI: World champion D Gukesh on Wednesday had an unintentionally funny moment during the Norway Chess tournament that quickly caught fans’ attention online. In the middle of his tense Round 2 clash against Wesley So, the young Indian grandmaster appeared to need a quick…
Walking through an airport terminal these days, it is hard not to notice how much of the journey now depends on being connected before the aircraft even leaves the gate. People board with phones already loaded, laptops half-open, expecting the same internet they had in the lounge or at home. American Airlines has now put…