A 19th-century machinist, Walter Hunt, invented the safety pin out of desperation to repay a $15 debt. His ingenious design, featuring a spring and catch, revolutionized fasteners by preventing accidental pricks. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons Concepts that lead to change don’t always have to arise from sophisticated laboratories or countless research grants. At times,…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for May 3, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
Ranchi: Two days after seven-year-old Ishank Singh from the city scripted history by becoming the ‘youngest’ in the world to swim across the Palk Strait, his family members said he seemed to have an affinity towards water even before he could walk properly.“Even before he was two, he was drawn to the water at Chhath…
Chennai Super Kings’ skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (ANI Photo) Chennai Super Kings delivered a complete performance to defeat Mumbai Indians by eight wickets in a crucial IPL 2026 encounter at Chepauk, keeping their playoff hopes alive while pushing their rivals further down the table. The foundation of the win was laid by a disciplined bowling effort,…
The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha will announce the Class 10 examination results on Saturday, bringing clarity for more than 5.6 lakh students who appeared for the exams this year. School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond told news agency PTI, “The board has taken all initiatives for the smooth publication of the result. This…
US President Donald Trump (AP photo) TOI correspondent from Washington: In a move steeped in geopolitical tension and personal irony, US President Donald Trump, whose grandfather emigrated from Germany, giving him one of the closest generational ties to the country of any modern American leader, has ordered the withdrawal of roughly 5,000 American troops from…
Human life is quietly shaped by association. In its simplest sense, association is connection. It includes what we see, what we hear, what we engage with, and what we allow to reside within our consciousness. These associations, whether subtle or pronounced, gradually form the architecture of our mind. Every thought we nurture, every tendency we…
There’s a very specific, heavy kind of 2 AM quiet that settles over the room when you realize your relationship might actually be over. It’s exhausting. We’ve all been there, staring at the ceiling, trying to untangle a messy web of affection and frustration. But before you send that long text or initiate the final,…
The week starts on a steady note. Monday shows balance, your income matches your expenditure, and that alone gives you mental peace. Some plans may get cancelled, especially a long journey, and honestly it might save you trouble. If you’ve been thinking of a house purchase or property related step, postpone it for now. Don’t…
Dehradun: Dehradun Municipal Corporation (DMC) has approved Rs 50 lakh for each ward for development work in 2026-27, among the key decisions taken during its three-day board meeting that ended on Saturday.The board also cleared a budget of Rs 363.5 crore for the 2026-27 financial year, of which Rs 362.4 crore has been earmarked for…