The Times of India

Monsoon fills a new live to India’s hills. Valleys turn emerald green, waterfalls start pouring and clouds roll dramatically across mountain roads. But not every hill station is safe during periods of intense rain. In many Himalayan and high-range regions, heavy monsoon now brings recurring landslides, flash floods, collapsing roads and prolonged isolation.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, born on 27 March 2011, in Tajpur, a town in the Samastipur district of the Mithila region of Bihar, is a rising cricket star. He is also the youngest player ever picked in the history of IPL (Indian Premier League). At just 14, the boy became a sporting sensation. The left-handed batsman and a teenage prodigy, he made his first-class debut in January 2024.

Harriet Tubman, a symbol of bravery and hope, escaped slavery and guided many to freedom via the Underground Railroad. Her life exemplified courage and a commitment to justice. Tubman's enduring message inspires individuals to believe in their dreams, recognizing that strength, patience, and passion are key to achieving remarkable goals and positively impacting the world.

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was filmed handling two snakes with his bare hands, one of which appeared to bite him. While the snakes were identified as non-venomous Black Racers, wildlife officials advise against approaching or handling snakes, even harmless ones, due to potential bites and the importance of respecting wildlife from a distance.

A quick personality test shared on social media invites you to pick a man from an image that resonates most. Your instinctive choice, according to creator Dasha Takisho, reveals your current emotional state, from exhaustion and uncertainty to resilience and a longing for stability.

Byju Raveendran, founder of edtech Byju's, has been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt of court. The ruling stems from his disobedience of court orders concerning his assets since April 2024. This development marks a significant downturn for the once-celebrated startup leader.

Some places on Earth are so visually strange that they seem less like geography and more like something generated by an image prompt. Think of rainbow-striped mountains, mirror-like salt deserts and medieval islands that appear to float on water. Yet these landscapes are real, shaped by volcanoes, tides, minerals, erosion and, in some cases, human imagination itself.Here are 10 real places around…

There was a time when being “busy” sounded impressive. Long work hours, unread emails at midnight, skipping meals between meetings, and surviving on caffeine became symbols of ambition. But the body keeps score, even when the mind tries to push through.Burnout does not always arrive dramatically. It rarely announces itself with a breakdown. Instead, it creeps in quietly. A person who once slept w…

From the warm coastal waters around Australia and Southeast Asia to the pretty reefs of the Indo-Pacific, sea snakes rule the waters! There is no doubt that sea snakes are among the most mysterious reptiles living in the ocean.

“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.” — Ernest HemingwayWe admire winners: the person promoted, the athlete on the podium, the friend who seems to have it all together. It’s easy to measure success as a scoreboard—taller stacks, louder accolades, more followers. Ernest Hemingway’s line flips that scoreboard on its head.…

Success at work does not come from talent alone. It also demands a lot of discipline, consistency, learning to adapt to situations, and the hunger to come back stronger from failures.And only a few actors in Bollywood have demonstrated these qualities as strongly and consistently as Akshay Kumar. Over the years, the 'Khiladi' has built a reputation for not just being a successful actor but also a…

Let’s face it: winning an argument usually feels pretty empty, and losing one can completely ruin your day. Most fights don’t actually solve problems—they just leave both people feeling exhausted, misunderstood, and deeply resentful.But you don’t have to bite every hook that’s thrown your way. You can completely shift the energy of a heated conversation without ever throwing a verbal punch.The go…

There are road trips, and then there are journeys which turn into lifetime experiences. Now these road trips are such where the weather becomes part of the adventure. Imagine beginning your drive amid a hot summer day, running into snow-capped mountain views by noon, crossing golden autumn forests in the next few hours and landing into spring blossoms the next day!

A parent's experience with their child's extreme reaction to screens after a period of being screen-free has sparked debate. Experts suggest that complete bans can backfire, leading to obsession. Instead of total restriction, they recommend moderation and intentional screen use. This approach helps children coexist with technology safely in our digital world.

A heartwarming Instagram video of Akriti Sinha bringing her parents to her Amazon office in Hyderabad has gone viral. The clip captures the emotional moment of sharing her professional life with them, a dream she once only discussed over video calls. Her parents' joy made the visit their favorite part of the trip.