The Times of India

In many Indian homes, the day ends in the kitchen. The last roti is served, the gas is turned off, and then comes a small ritual, using a damp cloth, a few firm strokes across the slab, and a final look to make sure everything shines. While some people do it once to finally clean the slab or the utensils, there are others who do it again and again before they can finally switch off the light.Most of us have noticed this habit in someone close to us, or in ourselves, and they cannot sit down calm

Dehradun Zoo has announced the arrival of Tejas, a magnificent white tiger from Gwalior Zoo. To ensure his well-being, Tejas will undergo a 20-day quarantine for careful observation. The zoo is dedicated to wildlife education and conservation, enticing visitors with outdoor experiences. After quarantine, Tejas will share his habitat with Bhola, the Royal Bengal tiger, offering wildlife enthusiasts an opportunity to explore the beauty of nature.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir arrived early at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati ahead of the India vs West Indies ODI at Barsapara Cricket Stadium on September 30.

From crushing defeats in Delhi University to losing their final state stronghold in Kerala, Indias Left is facing a full-blown existential crisis. A massive gap has opened up between street-level activism and actual voter choice, leaving a movement built on 20th-century rhetoric struggling to resonate with a modern, career-focused generation.In this video, we break down the widening disconnect between movement politics and electoral reality. We explore why high visibility no longer converts into

What if the college degree is no longer the best proof that youre ready for a job?A new Silicon Valley experiment is building a college where students learn through AI, real-world projects and apprenticeships but graduate without a degree.And that raises a much bigger question for India, where a college degree is still one of the most important signals of employability.As AI starts performing more entry-level tasks, what will employers actually look for in young workers?Are we preparing Indian

India bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule discusses the teams ODI combination, World Cup preparations, young fast bowlers and the importance of giving youngsters opportunities. He also opens up on Kuldeep Yadavs role, pitches and Indias plans for South African conditions.

A new class nine social science textbook by NCERT titled 'Understanding Society: India and Beyond-Part 2' delves into India's historical experience with warfare. It emphasizes the cultural worship of deities like Kali and Durga for protection during conflicts, documents invasions from the seventh century, and highlights the valor of Indian rulers against foreign aggressors. This resource aims to enhance analytical thinking and foster intercultural dialogue among secondary students.

India secured two gold medals on Day 10 of the Asian Games, enhancing its overall medal tally to 53. Neeru Dhanda won India's first gold in women's trap shooting, setting an Asian Games record. The women's 4x400m relay team also clinched gold, adding to India's success in athletics. Additionally, India achieved multiple bronze medals in various events, showcasing its competitiveness.

The underlying issue is not Russia's access to crude oil but its ability to convert crude into usable fuels. Refinery outages and infrastructure disruptions have constrained domestic production, forcing Russia to import products such as gasoline. In terms of magnitude, Russias import volume of oil products is not colossal. However, Russia, formerly the worlds largest oil-product exporter, now faces additional logistical costs