A small clay tablet has offered a remarkably human glimpse into life 4,000 years ago. Researchers studying ancient Mesopotamian inscriptions in Denmark have identified what may be the world’s oldest known beer receipt, a written record of beer supplied for workers in the Sumerian city of Umma. Instead of chronicling war, kings or religion, the…
Sri Lanka cricket (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka Cricket president Shammi Silva has resigned from his position with immediate effect, triggering a major shake-up in Sri Lankan cricket administration.In an official statement released on Wednesday, SLC confirmed that not only Silva but also all office bearers and members of the Executive Committee had stepped…
In a tragic turn of events, the film industry bids farewell to Carrie Anne Fleming, a talented Canadian actress renowned for her chilling roles in ‘Masters of Horror’ and the cult favorite ‘Supernatural’. At the age of 51, Fleming succumbed to breast cancer on February 26, as confirmed by her friend and fellow actor Jim…
NEW DELHI: Chief economic advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran has described the current valuations of AI-related companies as a “bubble”, saying fears about AI-driven job losses may be exaggerated amid intense investor enthusiasm around the technology.Nageswaran said, “The stock market, AI-related stocks and AI-related valuations are definitely a bubble. There is no question about it.”…
Nina Lin revealed on Twitch that she allegedly spent a night in jail after failing to scan a $4 pair of scissors during self checkout. The streamer claimed it was an honest mistake caused by rushing through checkout, but store staff still involved police. The incident reignited debate online because Nina previously faced similar shoplifting…
For decades, the US and its allies poured billions into cyberattacks, assassinations of scientists, economy-destroying sanctions and grueling diplomacy to block Iran’s nuclear ambitions.Yet after a brutal month-long war with joint US-Israeli forces, Tehran may have gained something deadlier than any atomic bomb from President Donald Trump: Dominance over the Strait of Hormuz.On Wednesday, the…
Bollywood star, Ranveer Singh made his first public appearance in the early hours of Tuesday morning after the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) announced a Non-Cooperation Directive (NCD) against him over his reported exit from ‘Don 3’. Ranveer Singh spotted at Mumbai airport The actor was spotted making a solo appearance at the…
An Indian-origin Sikh restaurant owner in west London has alleged that the Metropolitan Police “repeatedly refused” to help his family despite serious threats, hours after he was detained and later released following a tense confrontation outside his restaurant.Harman Singh Kapoor, owner of Rangrez, claimed in a social media post that his “outburst” was driven by…
The TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump was hurriedly evacuated from a White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel on Saturday night after shots rang outside the banquet hall shortly before he was to deliver his speech. The US Secret Service said in a statement soon after that it is…
US CEO says Indians are good at unnecessary paperwork which Americans hate. Former US Merchant Marine captain John Konrad, the CEO of gCaptain, shared his experience of working in India and with Indians and said hardworking Indians or visa holders are not the problem. He said there is no doubt that Indians are hardworking but…