A quiet road in southern Illinois has an unusual distinction: it disappears from the traffic map twice a year, leaving snakes, frogs and turtles to cross without the threat of passing cars. Known as Snake Road, the route runs through the Shawnee National Forest between LaRue Swamp and the LaRue-Pine Hills limestone bluffs. National Geographic’s…
Govt raises petrol export duty, cuts diesel levy NEW DELHI: The government has raised the export duty on petrol fivefold to Rs 2.5 per litre from Rs 0.5, while cutting the levy on diesel to Rs 8.5 per litre from Rs 16. The revised rates came into effect on October 16.The export duty on aviation…
Actor Yash shared his admiration for AR Rahman at the Bengaluru event for ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend.’ The actor, who plays Ravana in the upcoming film, recalled how he grew up listening to and dancing to Rahman’s songs. He said it was special to work with the celebrated composer on a film of this…
New Delhi: Another sporting flashpoint in India-China ties has cost weightlifter Charu Pesi a shot at the world stage, with the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) withdrawing the Arunachal Pradesh athlete from the upcoming Senior World Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo after Chinese authorities indicated that he would be issued a stapled visa.Sources told TOI that the…
Zelenskyy has vowed to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries after Moscow continued attacking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, despite pressure from Trump to halt attacks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Kyiv will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries after Moscow targeted Kyiv infrastructure, declaring an end to its pause on energy attacks despite pressure from…
Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya are cast as Violet and Xaden, respectively, in the upcoming ‘Fourth Wing’ TV installment. (Instagram) It seems that the upcoming ‘Fourth Wing’ TV show, which has been in development for months now, has officially found its leads. According to the latest reports shared online, actors Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya…
West Indies tour of India (AP Photo) Cricket West Indies (CWI) CEO Chris Dehring has questioned the financial system governing bilateral cricket, explaining how it has contributed to the board’s ongoing financial difficulties. Despite the West Indies currently playing a T20I series against India, Dehring said the Caribbean board would not receive any revenue from…
The date October 16 embodies the theme of completion and calls for addressing pending tasks. It is recommended to focus on consistency rather than rushing into new endeavors. Each birth number has specific guidance on how to best utilize the day’s supportive energy. This includes practical tasks, creative deadlines, and financial decisions that require careful…
Air India is forming a dedicated team to identify cost-saving opportunities in operations while facing significant challenges. NEW DELHI: Air India MD and CEO Tewolde Gebremariam has set up a “multidisciplinary, cross-functional cost savings team” to find all possible ways and means of reducing expenditure on “full-time basis” amid mounting losses. Air India reported a…
Move over ‘Heated Rivalry’, Romeo Beckham, son of football legend David Beckham, is here to scorch screens with his acting debut in the upcoming film ‘Forty Love’.The former athlete and model is now making his acting debut in the upcoming French film ‘Forty Love’, and the steamy trailer that debuted online on Thursday has left…
