Scientists reveal why you yawn even when you’re not tired. Image credit – Gemini Yawning is among the most common human behaviours. Often associated with fatigue or boredom, this habit, however, triggers a hidden brain process. Scientists have long believed it plays a biological role.A recent study published in Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology, however, found…
The Middle East conflict has already been rattling global oil flows, draining supplies, tightening reserves and pushing crude prices higher across markets. But Iran, one of the key flashpoints in the crisis, seems to be dealing with a different kind of pressure altogether. Instead of just struggling with disrupted exports, the country is now staring…
A law firm wants to leave Vijay Mallya’s two-decade-old case. They have not communicated with their client for many years. NEW DELHI: A law firm representing fugitive businessman and liquor baron Vijay Mallya for over two decades has approached the Delhi high court seeking to withdraw from a 2004 case, citing lack of any instructions…
Ponda: Health authorities and municipal officials on Thursday launched an intensive awareness and surveillance drive in Ponda’s Khadapabandh ward after live mosquito larvae were found in several houses, amid growing concerns over dengue cases in the area. The ward reported a suspected dengue death last week.A team comprising doctors from the Ponda Community Health Centre,…
Priyanka Chopra says ‘cooking and cleaning aren’t women’s work’; calls out household gender roles Priyanka Chopra Jonas has sparked a conversation about gender bias at home, delivering a sharp takedown of household stereotypes. The actress emphasised that the chores should not be viewed as a woman’s responsibility alone. Priyanka Chopra on gender roles According to…
AriesYour energy appears strong this week, but that also increases the risk of overexertion. High motivation may make you assume your body will simply keep up with everything. It will — until it suddenly doesn’t. This week carries a strong “I’ll rest later” attitude, which may eventually result in headaches, acidity, irritability, body heat, or…
Builing in mansarovar area in Jaipur, Rajasthan building in Jaipur. Jaipur: After high-rise complexes, Rajasthan’s cities may soon see skyscrapers rivalling Mumbai, Bengaluru and Delhi.Following a regulation of the central govt notified in January 2026, the state govt has issued an order allowing building heights to extend without a fixed cap.Speaking to TOI, a senior…
Chaitanya.MarpakwarMumbai: A day after Shiv Sena (UBT) MP from Yavatmal-Washim Sanjay Deshmukh skipped physically attending a meeting of all 9 Lok Sabha MPs of the party called by its chief Uddhav Thackeray, Deshmukh met the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena’s Union minister Pratap Jadhav in New Delhi. The meeting intensified speculation, which has been rife over…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (X-Cricbuzz) Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is proving he is far more than a power-hitting T20 sensation after the 15-year-old impressed once again for India A in the ongoing tri-series in Sri Lanka.Sooryavanshi caught the eye with a sparkling 44 off just 22 balls against Afghanistan A on Thursday, continuing…
New Delhi: The Centre has told Delhi High Court it can’t on its own extend financial assistance from funds under the National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD) to a three-year-old child suffering from LRBA (lipopolysaccharide-responsive beige-like anchor protein) deficiency, a rare genetic immune disorder, as the condition does not feature in the list of notified…
