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India has the most wild tigers in the world than any other country on Earth. As per latest government data, nearly three out of every four wild tigers in the world live in Indian forests. The country is known for its population of Bengal tigers. But beyond the numbers, some individual tigers and tigresses have become legends/heros in their own right. These are one-of-a-kind wildlife attractions drawing wildlife photographers, researchers and filmmakers from across the globe. Some of these iconic big cats have also helped shape the identities of India’s tiger reserves and boost wildlife tourism in the region.On this…

Wellington and other historic UK schools expand in India, sparking debate over education inequality NEW DELHI: The names carry centuries of history. Harrow, Wellington, Queen Elizabeth, Shrewsbury — some of Britain’s most recognisable school brands are now finding new homes in India. But as these institutions enter one of the world’s fastest-growing education markets, they are raising a larger question: are Indian families gaining access to global educational excellence, or are old ideas of prestige and hierarchy being repackaged for a new generation?The return is not political; it is commercial and educational. Indian education companies, developers and investment groups are…

Tom Holland’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ continued its historic run at the global and Indian box office. Despite witnessing its biggest weekday drop yet, the blockbuster has comfortably powered on to the Rs 400 crore mark in India.Spider-Man: Brand New Day Movie Review’Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ box office collection Day 7 On Day 7, Wednesday, ‘Spider-Man’ starringTom Holland in the lead, collected an estimated Rs 15.20 crore net across 16,725 shows in India. The film’s gross collections for the day stood at approximately Rs 18.17 crore.The seventh day’s earnings saw a major 29.3% decline from Tuesday’s Rs 21.50 crore net,…

Dipa Karmakar (TOI Photo) KOLKATA: “Didi, my best friend is not talking with me,” a budding gymnast ran up to her coach seeking intervention. The coach was all ears and promised to look into the matter.This has been a new journey for coach Dipa Karmakar, who almost single-handedly put Indian gymnastics on the world map. The girl from Agartala has taken up coaching some months back and is handling kids at the beginner’s stage. “I myself started gymnastics around the age of five or six. So it’s more like travelling back in time for me,” Dipa told TOI.For all the…

Shihmen Reservoir releasing sediment through the power plant discharge outlet. Image Credit: Peellden The accumulation of sediment in reservoirs across the American West represents a significant challenge for water resource management. Since the early 20th century, thousands of dams have been constructed to provide essential services, including hydro-electric power, irrigation for agriculture, and reliable municipal water supplies. However, these structures naturally trap the silt, sand, and clay carried by rivers.As these materials settle, they gradually affect the water storage capacity that is important for the survival of communities in arid regions. A major portion of global reservoir capacity is being…

A delightful video captures a grandmother’s first experience with a hotel room key card as her granddaughter explains its use. Their interaction is filled with warmth and patience, resonating with viewers who recall similar moments with their own grandparents. This heartwarming exchange underscores that it’s never too late to learn something new, as the video goes viral, bringing joy to countless social media users. The internet loves moments that feel real, and this is one of them. A simple interaction between a grandmother and her granddaughter has become the latest feel-good video doing the rounds on social media. There are…

RSSB Conductor final result 2026: The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has declared the final result for the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) Conductor recruitment 2026. The final merit list was released on August 4 for recruitment against Advertisement No 22/2024. The recruitment was conducted to fill 500 conductor posts in RSRTC, including 454 vacancies for the Non-Scheduled Area (NTSP) and 46 vacancies for the Scheduled Area (TSP). Candidates who completed the selection process can now check their final selection status by downloading the merit list from the official RSSB website.The board released the final merit list after completing…

Fans around the world, waiting for Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’, finally got an update about the film’s release date. After keeping fans waiting for weeks for an official release date announcement, the makers finally revealed that they have locked in November 6, 2026 as the official date for its theatrical debut.While fans are only just getting their confirmation, those keeping up with leading man, Ranbir Kapoor’s social media game, will know that he actually teased the release date early this year. Ranbir, during an Instagram Live session on filmmaker Ayan Mukerji’s ARK page in February, revealed that ‘Ramayana’ would release on…

Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri (Image: X) Former India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane believes the appointment of Virat Kohli as Test captain after MS Dhoni’s retirement marked a defining moment in Indian cricket, saying Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri transformed the team’s mindset and made it a fearless force, particularly in overseas conditions.Rahane, who recently retired from all forms of cricket, reflected on India’s Test evolution during an appearance on the Stick to Cricket podcast alongside Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and David “Bumble” Lloyd.’Virat and Ravi toughened up Indian cricket’When Dhoni retired midway through the 2014-15 Border-Gavaskar…

Napoleon Bonaparte (Image: Wikipedia) Success often gets pictured as quick decisions and instant reaction, striking the moment an opportunity appears. Napoleon Bonaparte understood something quieter than that. “Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake,” the line widely credited to him goes. Rather than rushing to intervene the moment things start going wrong for an opponent, Napoleon recognised that letting a poor decision keep unfolding could often produce a far stronger advantage than jumping in too soon, a lesson traced right back to one of his own greatest military victories.Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte”Never interrupt your…