The oceans are home to iconic marine megafauna, including majestic whales, ancient turtles, agile seals, and powerful sharks. These incredible water creatures sit at the very top of the ocean food webs, playing a crucial role in maintaining balanced and healthy marine ecosystems. But now, over 100 marine megafaunal species are facing mounting threats as…
Google Maps is updating its Fused Orientation Provider (FOP) API to improve direction accuracy in busy areas. The update combines gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer data, reducing magnetic interference and benefiting Google Maps and third-party apps on Android 5.0 or above. We keep hearing about Google Maps fiasco from across the globe where it directed people…
PUDUCHERRY: Chief Minister N Rangasamy called on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar here on Sunday and submitted a memorandum to him seeking a 25 per cent quota of seats in all the courses available in the Central University in Puducherry for the natives of the Union Territory.Rangasamy was accompanied by Assembly Speaker R Selvam during his…
The Indian version of the popular reality show ‘The Traitors’ started streaming from June 12, 2025 and it didn’t take long for drama to take over. What started as a friendly bond between Apoorva Mukhija and Uorfi Javed quickly turned sour, both on and off camera.From sisterhood to showdownIn the first episode, Apoorva and Uorfi…
Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects memory, thinking, and behavior, occurring in older adults post 65. A part of dementia, the condition is characterized by the buildup of abnormal protein deposits (plaques and tangles) in the brain, leading to the death of nerve cells and disruption of communication between them. The condition…
Jeep Grand Cherokee Signature Edition launched. Jeep India has launched a new limited-run variant of its flagship SUV, the Grand Cherokee. Dubbed the Signature Edition, the exclusively-packed model has been priced at Rs 69.04 lakh, ex-showroom, commanding a premium of Rs 1.54 lakh over the top-spec Limited (O) trim. It will be available in four…
Today’s morning news wrap includes national, global and sports stories. A Lufthansa flight bound for Hyderabad made a U-turn and returned to Germany due to an official at Hyderabad airport said was a “bomb threat.” Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has alleged that Iran wants to “assassinate”…
Early voting in the 2025 New York City primary elections is seeing strong participation across all five boroughs.According to unofficial data from the NYC Board of Elections, 66,361 voters had checked in by the end of day two (Sunday) of early voting. The numbers reflect total check-ins so far and highlight the importance of early…
Gold prices witnessed heightened volatility last week as escalating geopolitical tensions took center stage. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold is back in focus amidst the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict which has added to its safe haven appeal in times of increased geopolitical tensions and uncertainties. Positive news on the US-China trade deal talks and…
Jasprit Bumrah (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) As the Indian team’s bowling coach, Bharat Arun was at the centre of the pace-bowling revolution in India. He oversaw the golden generation of fast bowling in Test cricket that gave India some of the most remarkable overseas wins. As he sat down with TOI to analyse India’s…
