Nagoya: Members of the Indian delegation arrive during the official welcome and flag-hoisting ceremony ahead of the 20th Asian Games, in Nagoya, Japan. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) The Asian Games 2026 officially begin in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday, September 19, with India aiming to improve on its record medal haul from the previous edition in Hangzhou.The…
The biggest mystery is how many tilcayo cats are actually living in the wild. Researchers currently cannot determine the species’ full range, partly because small tiger cats are notoriously difficult to identify through camera-trap surveys. A tiny wild cat living quietly in the Bolivian Andes has turned out to be something scientists have been searching…
Kareena Kapoor Khan has spoken about the aftermath of the January 2025 stabbing incident involving Saif Ali Khan, revealing that their son Taimur played a role in his father’s decision to forgive the accused. According to Kareena, it was Taimur who urged Saif to let go of his anger and forgive the man accused of…
The humanoid robot executing a cleaning task (Image: Tau Robotics) San Francisco tech startup Tau Robotics has, in a feat, launched AI robots that provide home and office cleaning services, including vacuuming floors, clearing clutter, and taking out the trash. “Yeah, yesterday we made it public that we are starting to offer a cleaning service…
A trip to a thrift store can often end with an impulse purchase or two, but for one 12-year-old girl in North Carolina, finding discarded stuffed animals became the beginning of a much bigger mission. Instead of seeing worn-out toys as things that had reached the end of their lives, the young girl saw something…
Allu Arjun and Atlee’s highly anticipated sci-fi action film Raaka has sparked fresh curiosity with its latest announcement. The makers have teased the arrival of a “global star”, although the identity of the actor has not been revealed. The update has once again brought back speculation surrounding Hollywood star Will Smith, who was reportedly in…
Anu Raghavan will represent India in the 400m hurdles at the 2026 Asian Games. (Instagram) New Delhi: For eight years, 400m hurdles athlete Anu Raghavan has been an Asian Games medallist without ever standing on the podium. The certificate is with her. The bronze medal, however, is not.When Bahrain’s Kemi Adekoya was stripped of the…
Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited ‘Ramayana‘ is being mounted as a two-part cinematic spectacle, with the makers preparing a grand global rollout. However, according to the latest reports, international audiences watching the English cut may be in for a shorter runtime than the original Hindi cut.The English version of the film led by Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi…
Parthiv Patel and Ajit Agarkar NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Parthiv Patel has emerged as a strong candidate to replace Ajit Agarkar as the men’s senior selection committee chairman if the incumbent and the BCCI don’t reach an extension agreement.TimesofIndia.com has learnt that Parthiv’s name has been circulating in Indian cricket’s power corridors for the…
For much of the 20th century, the Iberian lynx was disappearing from the Spanish landscape. By 2001, only 62 mature animals were recorded, leaving one of Europe’s most distinctive wild cats perilously close to extinction. Since then, a sustained conservation programme has altered its trajectory. Reintroductions, captive breeding, habitat restoration and efforts to protect its…