THE HAGUE: An artwork plundered by the Nazis from the world-famous Goudstikker collection has surfaced in the family of a notorious SS collaborator in the Netherlands, Dutch art detective Arthur Brand said Monday.“Portrait of a Young Girl”, by Dutch artist Toon Kelder, had likely been hanging for decades in the home of descendants of Hendrik…
Microsoft discontinues Surface Duo smartphones but files a patent for a new foldable device with a single hinge system called ‘spine cover plate’. The design aims to eliminate the hinge crease and reduce the device’s thickness while offering added benefits and durability. However, its practicality remains uncertain. Microsoft did not get the success it was…
As a traveller, you must have come across some weird, unusual or unique attractions while exploring a destination. But did you ever imagine seeing a hair cutting ATM? Well, it is true because we have video proof. In the busy lanes of Danapur on the outskirts of Patna, travellers are stopping to withdraw cash, but…
A British cricketer, Jamie Spence, has died in a car crash in New Zealand along with another man, French national Raphael Jean-Gabriel Roellinger. Jamie, who was from Yorkshire, was 28 years old. The crash happened on April 29 near Kinleith on New Zealand’s North Island.Jamie played for Hull Strikers, a local cricket club that described…
Andre Gide was a highly influential figure in world literature during the twentieth century. Born in 1869 in France, he was known for his bold thinking, deep exploration of human nature, and willingness to challenge social norms. Many of Gide’s books explored issues of personal liberty, independence, and authenticity, urging readers to question society and…
THE HAGUE: Nations around the world on Monday repatriated passengers from a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak and quarantined or isolated them, including a French woman and an American who tested positive.Passengers from the ship began flying home aboard military and govt planes Sunday after the MV Hondius anchored in the Canary…
ChatGPT experienced an outage, with 91% of users facing issues. OpenAI acknowledged the problem, and the service is now back online with performance back to normal. The TOI Tech team verified the restoration on the website and mobile app. ChatGPT went through an outage. The outage tracking website — Downdetector — has also received reports…
The Royal Palace of Madrid houses extraordinary artworks, particularly its Baroque and Rococo ceiling frescoes by Italian masters like Tiepolo and Giaquinto. These paintings, adorning halls and chambers, celebrate Spanish monarchy, classical mythology, and religious devotion, showcasing a fusion of political meaning and artistic beauty that continues to captivate visitors. Old architectures are not just…
Team Punjab Kings (ANI Photo) With 15 games remaining in the league stage, LSG and MI are already out of contention for the playoffs and DC is barely hanging in there. RCB, SRH and GT would have do really badly from here on not to make the playoffs and PBKS too remains in a good…
Cold desserts from the Himalayan belt rarely travel far in their original form. By the time they appear in city sweet shops, many have already been altered to suit commercial kitchens, stronger refrigeration or broader tastes. Malai baraf sits somewhere in that shift. The name itself sounds deceptively simple, cream and ice, yet the dessert…