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Cyborg Botany is emerging as a new field of research where plants are being developed into interactive living technology. At the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, scientists are exploring ways to combine natural plant systems with advanced sensors and materials. This approach allows plants to respond to touch, detect movement, and even interact with digital devices….
India will compete in five sports on Saturday, July 25, at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with 3×3 wheelchair basketball joining boxing, bowls, swimming and artistic gymnastics on the day’s schedule.It is expected to be a relatively quiet day for India in terms of medal chances, with no confirmed medal events involving Indian athletes unless…
Police arrested a bike mechanic from Bihar for the alleged rape and murder of a nurse. HYDERABAD: Police on Monday arrested a bike mechanic from Bihar for the alleged rape and murder of a nurse in Pahadishareef, saying he had been watching her movements for nearly a month before allegedly entering her room through a…
I flee a lavish reception, clutching my treasures, my wedding dress disheveled, a shadow of desperation. MIRA BHAYANDER: Kashimira police in Mira Road arrested a man and a woman on Monday for allegedly running a racket that involved marrying men and fleeing with their cash and jewellery days after the ceremony. The duo was wanted…
Former Australia cricketer and coach Justin Langer poses for a photograph with the Waterford Crystal trophy. (Reuters File) TimesofIndia.com in London: Former Australia opener and coach Justin Langer has emerged as the leading contender to become England’s next Test head coach after Brendon McCullum was sacked from the role last week.Langer is understood to be…
As President Donald Trump’s 48-hour deadline ticks down, Tehran has responded to his threat to “obliterate” Iranian power plants with a threat of its own — and shown no signs of backing down. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have now declared that energy facilities in countries hosting US bases will be “lawful targets” if Trump follows through.Writing…
In a case of sheer irony, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has been asked to direct state govts to fill up huge numbers of vacant posts in the medical teaching service in a time bound manner, when three quarters of posts in NMC’s four autonomous boards are lying vacant.The undergraduate medical education board, the post…
Jamia Millia Islamia launches prospectus for academic session 2026–27 with 30 new programs Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has launched its prospectus for the academic session 2026–27, providing detailed guidance for admissions across undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and advanced diploma programs. The 150-page document was released today by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mazhar Asif, along with…
Sujit John Sujit is the business editor, Bangalore, in The Times of India. He has been with TOI for 17 years, starting as an Assistant Editor on the Edit Page. He has been tracking technology for over a decade, and intensively tracking it for the past four years. He writes regularly for The Times of…
In the rugged mountain villages of central-eastern Sardinia, growing old is almost a way of life. What has fascinated scientists for decades, however, is not simply the number of people reaching 100, but the fact that men do so almost as often as women. In most developed countries, women vastly outnumber men among centenarians, yet…
