Jared Isaacman (Image/AP) Nasa Administrator Jared Isaacman has reiterated his support for restoring Pluto’s status as a planet.Speaking during a US Senate hearing on Tuesday, Isaacman voiced strong support for reconsidering Pluto’s classification.“Senator, I am very much in the camp of ‘make Pluto a planet again,’” Isaacman said while responding to a question from Senator…
‘The Burning Train’ boasted of an impressive ensemble starring Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Vinod Khanna, Hema Malini, Parveen Babi among others, and while the film is remembered over the years, it did not make an impact at the box office. Now, decades later, actor and comedian Gaurav Gera has revisited one of its most memorable scenes, with…
New Delhi: Govt on Thursday replaced National Building Code (NBC) with National Building Construction Standards (NBCS) by withdrawing the earlier code. The new standards will serve more as guidelines, with this being done following directives from Deregulation Cell under Cabinet Secretariat.TOI has learnt that one of the main reasons for replacing NBC with NBCS was…
Virat Kohli isn’t just a guy who hits a ball; he’s essentially an example of what happens when you push a human being to their absolute limit. Whether you’re a cricket fanatic or someone who simply watches the game for fun, the “Kohli Mindset” is a blueprint for life. It’s about the grit, the faith,…
Washington — The House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, a move that will soon end the 76-day shutdown that has left many critical agencies struggling to maintain operations and pay employees. The chamber approved the bill by voice vote Thursday afternoon with little fanfare,…
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, the former CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald that handles Tether’s finances in the U.S., has been questioned by Senate Democrats on reports that a trust tied to his children received a loan from Tether meant to help finance Lutnick’s divestiture of his company stake that went to his children. Senators…
Buddha Purnima 2026, falling on Friday, May 1st, offers a much-needed pause from our hectic lives. This sacred day commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Gautam Buddha. The article provides 55 thoughtful wishes, messages, and quotes to share, encouraging peace, kindness, and mindful reflection during the long weekend. When was the last time you…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission has introduced a quick response (QR) code-based verification system to regulate the access of persons to the counting halls on May 4, the day of the election results. “To eliminate the possibility of any unauthorised persons from entering counting centres, the Election Commission of India has introduced a QR code–based…
Mother convicted of baby’s murder after blaming another child In Glasgow, a judge found a woman guilty of killing her infant in a case that unfolded in Greenock, Inverclyde, on July 14, 2023, where evidence showed that the child suffered severe head injuries inside the family flat. The trial revealed that Nicole Blain inflicted fatal…