A police helicopter equipped with an external water tank assists with firefighting efforts to extinguish a forest fire in Hürtgenwald, Germany | Photo Credit: AP More than 2,000 people evacuated their homes in western Germany on Friday (August 14, 2026), after a wildfire near the Belgian border spread towards a village, local authorities said. Residents…
Stone tools found at Kathiyavadi near Ranipet Chennai: Students and faculty members from University of Madras’s department of ancient history and archaeology have found a new Stone Age site at Kathiyavadi near Ranipet, some 120km from Chennai. During a field exploration, they found stone tools such as multi-platform and discoidal cores, scrapers, burins and notched…
Keep your eyes open today. It’s not a frightful day, but one that calls for vigilance when traveling, driving and work-related concerns. Saturn is your king, requires discipline and the Moon can cause minor distractions that can grow into bigger issues if you’re not careful.Unwanted tension may hover in the background. You may hear something…
Shubman Gill and Dhananjaya De Silva (Agency Image) India will begin their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka on Saturday, August 15, with the first match set to take place in Galle.The series comes at an important stage for India’s Test side. While Gautam Gambhir’s tenure has brought major success in white-ball cricket, including the…
In the latest release ‘Awarapan 2’, Suvinder Vicky plays Jaideep, a wise man shaped by life’s experiences. While the part isn’t his biggest in terms of screen time, the actor believes its value lies in what the character adds to the story and the opportunity it gives him to explore uncharted territory within his craft….
India’s Ravindra Jadeja, front left, and Manav Suthar (PTI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Galle: In times when variation, mystery and darts have become the survival norm, Manav Suthar is a throwback to an era gone by. The beats and drops of techno music have captured the imagination around the world, but Suthar continues to be the…
According to American think tank Pew Research, 54% of surveyed adults in India described Pakistan as their greatest geopolitical threat. File photo for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters A large section of Indians and Pakistanis view each other as their greatest threat, reflecting the deep-entrenched distrust between the two neighbours, a new survey…
Minister R Nirmalkumar accused the DMK of an open alliance with the BJP. CHENNAI: Minister for energy and law R Nirmalkumar on Friday attacked the DMK, alleging that its “covert understanding” with the BJP had turned into an open alliance, and accused the opposition party of compromising its stand to protect its leaders and their…
On August 15, 2026, the Virgo Moon transit invites us to engage in self-reflection and take practical steps towards improvement. Those with specific birth dates may feel this influence distinctly, feeling compelled to bring structure to their finances and enhance their professional approaches. Some will find communication and learning coming to the forefront, while others…
Dhananjaya de Silva and Shubman Gill. (TOI Photo) India captain Shubman Gill believes the team needs adequate preparation time before a Test series as it begins its latest World Test Championship campaign against Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday.With India targeting a place in the WTC final, Gill stressed that players need time to adapt…