Imagine a vast underground palace, brimming with treasures and guarded by an army of stone warriors, sealed tight for over two millennia. This is the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, China’s first emperor, who unified the nation in 221 BC and chased immortality until he died in 210 BC. As per BBC, it was discovered…
Data from the US Energy Information Administration shows that the US had 132 operational petroleum refineries as of January 2024. (AI image) Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) has partnered with America First Refining (AFR) to develop the first large oil refinery project in the United States in nearly fifty years, with President Donald Trump describing…
From 2026–27, NCERT is rolling out a redesigned Class 9 English course with fewer texts and a new curricular emphasis. NCERT has revamped the Class 9 English course for the 2026–27 academic session, bringing in a new textbook, Kaveri, to replace the familiar Beehive and Moments volumes and reducing the total number of prescribed texts…
Actor Timothée Chalamet is deftly avoiding the backlash for his statements about ballet and opera as he turns his attention to the global promotion of ‘Marty Supreme.’ During his vibrant press tour across Japan and China, crowds have shown overwhelming support, successfully shifting the narrative to his highly anticipated film project. Timothée Chalamet has not…
Amid regional airspace disruptions, major UAE carriers are continuing to operate on reduced flight schedules. Emirates, Etihad Airways, Flydubai, and Air Arabia are among the airlines that have adjusted their flight operations while providing impacted passengers with options for rebooking and refunds.Authorities and airlines have advised travellers to head to the airport only if they…
The passing of 27-year-old Hari Murali has cast a shadow over the Malayalam cinema community. Discovered in his Payyannur residence, Murali, who first captured hearts as a child actor, is remembered not only for his film successes but also for his pursuit of graphic design after stepping away from the spotlight. TRIGGER WARNING: This article…
The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has issued an urgent safety guidance on the dangers of handling shrapnel after accidents or explosions. In a statement made on Tuesday, the MOI explained the need to maintain a safe distance from shrapnel and avoid touching it. The ministry noted that shrapnel is often irregular and sharp, which could…
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday asked states to address LPG cylinder supply constraints and ensure fears of scarcity do not turn into a law and order issue. State govts were also asked to check black marketing and hoarding of cooking gas cylinders, amid reports of panic booking.TOI has learnt that in a meeting with…
Lakshya Sen (Pic Credit: All India Radio News’s X Handle) Despite the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles still being more than two years away, Lakshya Sen is already viewed as one of India’s strongest medal hopes in men’s singles badminton.The 24-year-old Lakshya made his Olympic debut at the 2024 Paris Games, where he came…
CBSE Class 12 English exam 2026 The Class 12 English exams took place today, March 12, 2026. English is a significant exam for students across all disciplines. Once the three-hour test was over and candidates emerged from the exam rooms, discussions immediately focused on the questions themselves, their difficulty, and how well the paper mirrored…
