Viral videos often come and go, but some stay with people because they feel deeply personal. A recent Instagram post is one such example. It is not built around a grand achievement or an unexpected twist. Instead, it is a quiet conversation about dreams, setbacks, and how life can take a completely different direction. The…
Marking a breakthrough in biological engineering, researchers claim to have created the world’s first synthetic cells that can feed, grow and replicate like a natural cell, taking a big step towards the holy grail of making a living organism out of non-living components.Developed by University of Minnesota scientists under a project called SpudCell, the work…
TOI correspondent from London: The judges who ruled against fugitive jeweller Nirav Modi’s attempt to reopen his appeal against extradition said their judgment “presents a worrying picture of the use of proscribed treatment to obtain confessions, which was characterised as ‘commonplace and endemic’”.Lord Justice Stuart-Smith and Justice Jay said in their order: “Were it not…
The ongoing crisis in the Middle East has triggered ripples for economies and sectors across the globe. Even so, India’s economy still appears firm, with only a few early signs of pressure, according to a recent report by HDFC Bank’s treasury research team.The report, Macro Billboard: 40 Charts, Early Signals dated April 20, 2026, says…
Morgan Stanley maintained its overweight rating on Bajaj Finance with the target price at Rs 1,120 against Rs 1,090 earlier. Analysts said the NBFC major’s adjusted profit before tax for the Jan-March quarter (Q4FY26) was up 26% on the year (YoY) and was ahead of estimates. The company’s credit costs improved sharply with lower bad…
Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 4.2 lakh vehicles in the US due to a seat belt issue that could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash, AP reported citing National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).The recall covers certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles from model years 2018 through 2022.According…
Oil prices surged to a two-month high on Wednesday amid growing fears of additional supply disruptions. Stock market crash today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, crashed in trade on Wednesday, losing over 1% in intraday trade. Investors turned risk-averse amid the escalating US-Iran conflict, renewed tariff threats from US President Donald…
Evan Budz, 16, with the autonomous bionic sea turtle robot that uses AI and an underwater holographic camera to detect microplastics in lakes — the project that won him a $50,000 scholarship at the 2026 Regeneron ISEF. A 16-year-old student from Ontario, Canada has built a robotic sea turtle that swims on its own, dives…
NEW DELHI: National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data for 2024 reveals that only 18 cases were registered under the Negotiable Instruments Act nationwide, all pertaining to cheque bounce, and spread across only two states, Jharkhand (10 cases) and Uttar Pradesh (8 cases). The low number of cases raises questions about the Act, as it is…
Antimicrobial resistance is rapidly emerging as a major global health crisis, fuelled by the widespread misuse of antibiotics, particularly for viral infections. Understanding the difference between bacteria and viruses is key to preventing unnecessary antibiotic use. The article explains how resistance develops, its public health consequences, and the global and Indian initiatives aimed at preserving…
