The Times of India

You're sitting through a conference call. Two hours in, you stand up and your knee feels stiff. Or you're running up the stairs at home, and coming down is worse than going up. Maybe you've noticed a clicking sound when you move, nothing dramatic, just there. For most people in their 30s, these moments pass without much thought. Chalk it up to age, sitting too much, not exercising enough. But acc…

Certain wild rodents, especially deer mice and field mice, can spread hantavirus through contaminated droppings, urine, saliva, or nesting material. Experts say ordinary urban house mice are generally considered low-risk carriers for severe hantavirus strains.

The black mamba is one of the world's most famous venomous snakes, known for its incredible speed and alert behaviour. These venomous snakes are predominantly found in specific parts of Africa and normally avoid contact with humans. Many people tend to panic after seeing a long, dark snake around their homes or garden areas. Often, it happens because many other harmless snakes may resemble the bl…

Not all attractive garden plants are safe to grow without any limitations. In different states of the United States, certain plant species are prohibited or controlled because of their invasive properties and potential to harm ecosystems or local fauna or become difficult to get rid of once planted. Most of such problematic plants have been previously imported from abroad as ornamental additions …

In the noise of modern life, anxiety and overthinking often feel like they are always with you. But these feelings are really spiritual experiences at their core. Fear of the unknown, fear of loss, fear of being alone, or fear of the future are what causes them. If this fear isn't dealt with, it starts to mess with our minds, bodies, and energy flow.

We’ve all got those tiny, weird habits we don’t even notice—like tapping a foot during a boring meeting or biting a lip when we’re focused. But one of the most telling "leaks" of our personality happens when we’re stressed or angry: how we clench our fists.It might seem like a random physical reflex, but the "fist personality test" suggests that this subconscious gesture is actually a window into…

For years, cardio was treated like the golden rule of fitness. Run more, sweat more, burn more. But for many women over 40, that formula does not always work the same way it once did. Hormones begin to shift, recovery slows down, muscle loss becomes more noticeable, and stress affects the body differently.

A Bengaluru couple completed an arduous 32-kilometer swim from Sri Lanka to India. This remarkable feat was born from a past fear of water experienced by Vrushali. Months of rigorous training transformed their lives. They faced the open sea for nearly 11 hours, side by side. Their journey highlights overcoming personal challenges and the importance of swimming skills.

It is often said that confidence is a natural trait of personality. However, the case isn’t always the same. Children who appear highly confident aren’t born that way. Sometimes, the environment they experience at home quietly builds such confidence. Such children believe in themselves, feel secure with who they are and aren’t afraid to try new things, even if they fail.Here are 7 things parents …

In the middle of a packed stadium, with millions watching, the ball flying at you at 140 km/h, and the result of a match based on the next few overs—there’s perhaps no better place to talk about pressure than cricket. And few people know that pressure better than legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.In one of his most famous lines, the master blaster once shared, “The key to handling pressure sit…

Coffee and green tea both offer health benefits, but they work differently inside the body. Coffee provides stronger stimulation, better alertness, and high antioxidant content, while green tea offers gentler energy, calming compounds, and powerful catechins linked to heart and metabolic health.

India’s T20I captain and Mumbai Indians star Suryakumar Yadav (SKY), widely known as SKY, has stepped into a new role—fatherhood. He and his wife, Devisha Shetty, welcomed their first child, a baby girl, recently. Sharing the good news, SKY posted a tender photo of the newborn gently holding their fingers, with the caption: “With giggles, bows, and dreams to unfurl — we welcome our baby girl.”The…

Stepping onto the vintage quads and vaulted halls of the world's oldest universities feels like time travel, stone walls that have seen kings, civilisations, and Nobel dreams still buzz with today's students.These campuses aren't just schools; they're living legends, combining Gothic grandeur with modern hustle. One can be totally spellbound by this architecture, often spotted from Ireland's mist…

Kolkata braces for a historic political event on May 9, 2026, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the swearing-in of West Bengal's first BJP-led government. The city anticipates over a lakh spectators, leading to extensive security and traffic advisories, with significant disruptions expected for commuters and travelers throughout the day.