New Zealand authorities have sought to protect the country’s five most endangered birds — the kakapo, takahe (in picture), shore plover, black stilt and orange-fronted parakeet — by vaccinating breeding bird populations. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Reuters New Zealand has detected the first case of H5 bird flu after a migratory seabird was…
Tamil Nadu medical colleges added 950 MBBS seats for the 2026-27 academic year CHENNAI: Medical colleges across Tamil Nadu together expanded MBBS seats by 950 this year, with 13 existing institutions, including three government medical colleges, raising their intake and one new private college joining the roster, according to a seat matrix released by India’s…
Be patient this day, Sagittarius. This isn’t a sign of fear but rather wisdom. The chart illustrates a day where rushing to make a decision can lead to an unnecessary problem, especially in the car or when dealing with machinery, tools or work that is fast-paced.Mars adds impatience, and the Moon unsettles your nerves a…
Axar Patel (left) and Washington Sundar added unbeaten 102 runs for the fifth wicket in the first ODI against England. (BCCI | X) TimesofIndia.com in Birmingham: All-rounders Axar Patel and Washington Sundar successfully guided Team India to a 259-run chase in the first ODI against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday. The six-wicket victory…
National Award-winning Telugu superstar Allu Arjun has set social media ablaze following a highly cryptic online update from acclaimed Malayalam filmmaker and actor Basil Joseph. While official confirmation regarding a pan-India collaboration remains under wraps, the ‘Minnal Murali’ director recently shared a viral Instagram story featuring an “Icon” cap paired with a hit track from…
Axar Patel plays a shot during 1st ODI against England. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Axar Patel admitted he was guilty of trying to overhit the ball during the disastrous T20I series against England, saying a change in mindset and greater faith in timing helped him produce a match-winning all-round performance in the opening…
NASA astronaut Anil Menon and two Russian cosmonauts reached the International Space Station with hugs and handshakes in the early hours of Wednesday (July 15, 2026) onboard Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft after a little over three-hour journey. The Roscosmos spacecraft carrying Mr. Menon and Russian cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina lifted off from Baikonur at…
The study assessed the blue carbon potential of the Pichavaram mangrove ecosystem How much are the Pichavaram mangroves worth? ₹2,485 crore, say researchers.State forest authorities, with support from the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bengaluru, evaluated the ecological services provided by the mangrove forests of Pichavaram in Cuddalore district, placing a monetary value…
Each zodiac sign has its own unique set of traits that shape its personality and distinguish it from the others. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to know what the universe has in store for your love life today? Read on to discover what the stars have planned for you. Aries Today, focus on creating a space…
Brendon McCullum (AP Photo) England’s search for a new Test coach has taken on a distinctly IPL flavour, with several of the world’s most accomplished franchise coaches emerging as leading contenders to replace Brendon McCullum following his dismissal.Former England coach and current Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower heads a nine-man shortlist that also…