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Commercial aircraft cabins are pressurised, but not to sea-level conditions. Most are pressurised to the equivalent of an altitude of around 6,000 to 8,000 feet. At the same time, cabin humidity is usually much lower than what people experience on the ground.This combination dries out the nose and mouth, reducing the ability of the taste buds and smell receptors to work at full capacity. Since smell contributes significantly to how we perceive flavour, food can seem noticeably less vibrant in the air.​Several studies, including research commissioned by the German airline Lufthansa and conducted by the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics,…

TNTET 2026 tentative answer key released; objection tracker available till July 22 TNTET Answer Key 2026: The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), Tamil Nadu, has released the tentative answer key for the Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) 2026 conducted for working teachers. Candidates who appeared for the examination can check the answer key through the official TRB website at https://www.trb.tn.gov.in/index.php?language=LG-1&status=Active and submit objections through the online objection tracker.The TRB conducted the Optical Mark Recognition (OMR)-based TNTET 2026 examination for Paper I on July 4, 2026, and Paper II on July 5, 2026. The tentative answer key along with the objection…

Shehnaaz Gill sparked debate after sharply reacting to a fan’s therapy question, saying, “People who show attitude and ego in front of me need therapy.” While some defended her, others questioned the reaction, especially after her older interview resurfaced where she spoke candidly about taking therapy for anger issues. Shehnaaz Gill recently found herself in the centre of an online debate over her sharp response to a fan’s question about therapy. The clip that went viral on social media triggered mixed reactions, especially after Gill’s older interview, sharing contrasting views on seeking therapy, resurfaced.Shehnaaz Gill’s sharp reply to fan’s question…

Indian skipper Shubman Gill plays a shot during 1st ODI against England, at Edgbaston stadium in Birmingham on Tuesday. (ANI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Cardiff: Shubman Gill revealed that a bout of cramps forced him to retire during the first ODI between India and England in Birmingham on Tuesday. Before gingerly walking off the field, India captain Gill had scored an unbeaten 80 and stitched a crucial stand with his deputy Shreyas Iyer. His exit from the middle, followed by the quick wickets of Iyer and KL Rahul, made things jittery for the visitors, but Washington Sundar and Axar Patel ensured…

National regulations took effect on Wednesday aimed at curbing the risk of emotional dependency on AI boyfriends and girlfriends SHANGHAI: Chinese users of AI-powered companion bots have bid heart-rending farewells to their virtual buddies as national regulations took effect Wednesday aimed at curbing the risk of emotional dependency. The phenomenon of AI boyfriends and girlfriends is growing worldwide, along with the prevalence of human-like avatars that sell products or fill in for loved ones who have died.But these interactive tools must not “excessively cater to users, induce emotional dependence, and damage users’ real interpersonal relationships”, China’s new rulebook says.Major AI…

Behind many of today’s biggest anime lies a format that often doesn’t get as much attention as manga, the light novel. While manga adaptations continue to dominate the industry, a growing number of fan-favourite anime, including Re, The Apothecary Diaries, Overlord, 86 Eighty-Six, and Classroom of the Elite, all began as light novels.These books have become one of the anime industry’s richest sources of original stories, offering everything from fantasy adventures and romance to psychological thrillers and mysteries. But what exactly is a light novel, and what does it take for one to make the jump from bookstore shelves to…

NALCO releases Non-Executive admit card 2026 for CBT; candidates can download hall tickets from official portal now NALCO Admit Card 2026: The National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has released the Non-Executive Admit Card 2026 for candidates appearing in the recruitment examination under Advertisement No. 10260213. The admit cards were made available on July 15, 2026, and can now be downloaded through the official recruitment portal ahead of the Computer Based Test (CBT).Candidates who have registered for the recruitment process can access their hall tickets by logging in with their registration credentials. The CBT is scheduled for July 27, 2026, and…

Emilia Clarke reflected on how perseverance, rather than perfection, has shaped both her life and career.Image credit (Instagram)​ Emilia Clarke has had a year of extraordinary highs and one significant blow. Her spy thriller series ‘Ponies,’ in which she plays Bea, a Russian-speaking widow thrust into Cold War espionage in 1977 Moscow, premiered in January 2026 to near-universal critical acclaim, earning Emmy submissions in April and generating the kind of passionate audience response that made the subsequent cancellation of the show before a second season could be confirmed all the more painful for fans, as reported by CBR. Through it…

Argentina players reportedly inspected Pickford’s water bottle after their England win, with Messi and teammates reacting to the goalkeeper’s penalty notes/ Image:X Argentina’s dramatic 2-1 victory over England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final produced another memorable moment after the final whistle, as Lionel Messi and several teammates were filmed inspecting Jordan Pickford’s water bottle, which reportedly contained detailed notes on Argentina’s penalty takers.The footage quickly went viral across social media after Argentina secured their place in Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain.Argentina narrowly avoided a penalty shootoutEngland looked set to reach the final after Anthony Gordon gave Thomas…

Crude oil prices continued to inch higher for the fourth day straight, staying beyond the $85 per barrel mark, on Thursday. The hike comes as investors react to a fresh escalation in the conflict between the United States and Iran, with concerns mounting over the security of major global energy shipping routes.Around 7 am IST, Brent crude was trading at $85.48 a barrel by 0026 GMT, up 0.53%, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 0.84%, to $80.27 a barrel. The two benchmarks had also posted gains of around 0.3% in the previous session and remained close to the…