From nuclear wasteland to wildlife sanctuary: Chernobyl’s unexpected rebirth Forty years after the world’s worst civilian nuclear accident, a thriving wildlife sanctuary has emerged in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ), with wolves, foxes, lynx, elk, wild boar, brown bears and European bison now flourishing despite continuing radiation.The 1986 disaster released a radioactive cloud across Europe…
Two landmark jury verdicts in two days may have put the social media industry on notice, suggesting ‘long trouble’ for the tech companies. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the verdicts do something significant: they signal that future juries may be willing to hold social media platforms liable under product liability theory…
CEC Gyanesh Kumar (File photo) NEW DELHI: The opposition on Friday submitted notices in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. They alleged “partial conduct” in favour of a particular political party and cited six other “charges.“According to sources, the charges also relate to his…
Left: Derek O’Brien; Right: CEC Gyanesh Kumar NEW DELHI: A meeting between a delegation of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Election Commission (EC) turned tense on Wednesday, with both sides trading sharply conflicting accounts of what transpired.According to sources in the poll body, TMC leader Derek O’Brien allegedly raised his voice during the interaction…
The Southern India Film Editor’s Association (SIFEA) has suspended film editor Pradeep E Raghav for allegedly violating union bylaws and failing to prevent the illegal online leak of the Thalapathy Vijay starrer Jana Nayagan. The decision was taken on Friday following an emergency executive committee meeting held on April 17. SIFEA suspends editor Pradeep E…
Transform your lackluster garden beds effortlessly without breaking the bank on soil replacement! Garden specialists suggest the quick and effective method of ‘top dressing’—layering a few inches of rich compost or premium topsoil each year. This straightforward approach not only boosts your soil’s vitality and moisture retention but also elevates your garden’s overall charm. Searching…
Written by: Heena Ojha Updated Jun 4, 2026 14:31 IST India offers a balanced mix of sectors. (Image: iStock/ ET Now Digital) India’s equity market continues to stand out among global peers as the most diversified across sectors, according to Motilal Oswal. The broad-based composition of the Indian equity market, with meaningful representation across industries,…
This article is authored by Pratik Kamdar, Co-founder and CEO, Neuron Energy.Over 1.5 million electric vehicles (EVs) are now on India’s roads, reflecting the country’s accelerating transition towards cleaner and more sustainable mobility. This rapid adoption aligns closely with India’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. However, while…
Uruguay players (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) NEW DELHI: Two-time world champions Uruguay national football team endured a humiliating end to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign after crashing out in the group stage without registering a single victory. Uruguay finished bottom of Group H following a 0-1 defeat to Spain national football team, having earlier drawn…
Gautam Gambhir and Morne Morkel (Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in Dharamsala: India’s first ODI assignment since the T20 World Cup is also the start of a longer journey towards South Africa, where conditions next year are likely to place a premium on pace, bounce and seamers capable of hitting the deck hard.With Jasprit Bumrah unavailable and…
