Quote of the day by ‘father of computer’ Charles Babbage: “For one person who is blessed with the power of invention, many will always be found who have the capacity of applying principles” |

Charles Babbage (Image: Wikipedia) The history of science and technology often features brilliant inventors whose ideas change the world forever. But every major invention is followed by people improving, applying, and expanding those ideas across industries and societies. One of the most meaningful quotes from pioneering mathematician and inventor Charles Babbage beautifully captures this deeper […]

IPL 2026: Pat Cummins backs SRH top-order despite 86 all-out vs GT, says “These things happen in T20s”

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins refused to overreact despite his side suffering a brutal batting collapse against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday, insisting that “these things happen in T20 cricket” after SRH were bowled out for just 86 in Ahmedabad. The crushing defeat handed Hyderabad an 82-run loss and exposed rare cracks in one of IPL […]

Foreign student enrolment at US universities falls by 20% amid ‘restrictive government policies’: Report

US universities are seeing a fall in foreign student enrolment, with experts warning the decline could deepen further as Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies continue to reshape country’s higher education system.A new report released on Monday found that international student enrolment for the spring 2026 semester fell by 20% compared with the same period last […]

What happened at Phuket cafe where Indian tourists fainted one by one ‘for no obvious reason’? 1 dead

Indian tourists collapsed one by one at a cafe in Phuket. One of them died later. (Photo: Daily News) A 26-year-old Indian tourist died after suddenly collapsing at a Phuket cafe on Kamala beach. Mysteriously, three others also fainted one by one at the same cafe ‘for no obvious’ reason. The incident took place on […]

The insomniac-in-chief, a President who can’t log off

The TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump’s increasingly frenetic late-night social media barrages – described by critics as “shitposting” – are becoming a defining feature of his second term, fueling fresh questions about his focus, stamina, and political instincts at a delicate moment for his administration.On Monday night alone, Trump posted or reposted […]

Quote of the day by Mother Teresa: “We do not need guns and bombs to bring peace, we need…” – the timeless lesson on peace by Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta | World News

Quote of the day by Mother Teresa (Image source: Wikipedia) Peace is one of the most discussed concepts in human history. But it is also one of the most difficult things to obtain. Countries spend billions on defence systems, world leaders have peace talks, and societies are always looking at ways to cut down on […]

‘I don’t trust Pakistan’: US official questions Islamabad’s mediation role after Iran aircraft row, seeks alternative

US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham on Tuesday publicly questioned Pakistan’s credibility as a mediator in the ongoing US-Iran negotiations, citing reports that Iranian military aircraft had been allowed to use Pakistani airbases during the conflict.Speaking during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Graham pressed US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over reports that Iranian aircraft were operating […]

Lorna Hajdini looks very attractive: Megyn Kelly says she believes Chirayu Rana made up the whole sexual assault lawsuit

Megyn Kelly said she does not believe in the lawsuit that Chirayu Rana brought against JPMorgan executive Lorna Hajdini. Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly weighed in on the latest findings of the Chirayu Rana-Lora Hajdini sexual assault lawsuit and said she thinks it is all made up because Lorna Hajdini is too attractive to fall for […]

From election drubbing to minister resignations: Why Keir Starmer is in trouble? All FAQs answered

It all started with Labour’s crushing setback in local elections across England, Scotland and Wales last week. The results sent shockwaves through the party and sparked an open rebellion against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with more than 80 Labour MPs either publicly or privately demanding that he resign or announce a timetable for his departure.The […]