Fossils from Wyoming are revealing how forests responded when Earth experienced one of its most intense episodes of global warming around 56 million years ago. A new study, published in the journal Science on August 13, 2026, reconstructs the structure of forests during the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum, or PETM, and finds that their canopies became…
If commissions drop to the extent that distribution is not viable, industry officials say that sale of credit protection covers may drop. MUMBAI: The insurance regulator Irdai is considering an effort-based commission framework linking distributor payouts to selling and servicing effort, but life insurers fear lower commissions for group and embedded products could shrink coverage…
Dhananjaya de Silva and Shubman Gill. (TOI Photo) India captain Shubman Gill believes the team needs adequate preparation time before a Test series as it begins its latest World Test Championship campaign against Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday.With India targeting a place in the WTC final, Gill stressed that players need time to adapt…
Mitchell Starc of Australia (AP/PTI) Mitchell Starc moved past India great Kapil Dev on the all-time Test wicket-takers list on Friday, giving Australia a rare positive moment during a difficult first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin.Starc had matched Kapil’s tally of 434 Test wickets on Thursday after dismissing Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam. He went one…
ICAI CA Foundation, Inter admit card 2026 The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the admit cards for the Chartered Accountant (CA) Foundation and Intermediate September 2026 exams. Candidates who have registered for the exams can download their hall tickets through the official websites, eservices.icai.org and icai.org.Students will need their Self Service…
‘Batwara 1947’ Twitter review: Sunny Deol’s performance in the partition drama wins hearts Sunny Deol‘s pre-Independence Day release ‘Batwara 1947’ is out in theatres, and social media is abuzz with reactions. The Partition drama, co-starring Preity Zinta and Shabana Azmi, is directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and backed by Aamir Khan. Now, those who have watched…
On August 15, 2026, the Virgo Moon transit invites us to engage in self-reflection and take practical steps towards improvement. Those with specific birth dates may feel this influence distinctly, feeling compelled to bring structure to their finances and enhance their professional approaches. Some will find communication and learning coming to the forefront, while others…
Sukhbir Badal speaking to media after discharge from hospital NEW DELHI: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal was discharged from hospital on Friday, a day after he was attacked by an assailant armed with a “kirpan” at a gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra.The former Punjab deputy chief minister emerged from the hospital with his…
Since the onset of the second Trump administration, the H-1B visa has transformed from a government document into a coveted goal. From applying to the lottery numerous times to hoping for other visas and even planning to switch countries, people have done all things imaginable to be able to extend their stay in the United…
The gains came after both benchmarks fell more than 2% in the previous session (representative image) Oil prices edged higher on Friday as the United States threatened to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, renewing concerns over crude supplies even as weaker demand forecasts and rising US inventories limited gains.Brent crude futures rose 9…