Goaded by plantstagrammers and guided by breeders and importers, a new crop of collectors is sourcing exotic and prized species from countries like Indonesia and Spain at significant cost. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

Reflect Orbital says its satellites can help solar farms generate electricity after sunset and provide light for other uses. Critics say the plan could affect wildlife, humans, astronomy and the night sky. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

The budget phones that once powered Chinese brands’ sales are becoming harder to make profitably. As they cut entry-level models, Lava and Ai+ are targeting price-conscious buyers. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

The Siang dam was proposed with promises of energy security and flood control as China builds upstream. Now the project has sparked protests in Arunachal, with communities warning of displacement and lost livelihoods. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

The coaching capital’s experiment to rope in rickshaw drivers, hostel managers, and even domestic workers has helped spot early signs of distress and self-harm. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

Brahmins make up an estimated 9–11% of UP’s population and are concentrated in several eastern constituencies. Even if many continue to back BJP, lower turnout could hurt the ruling party. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

BJP is fighting three-factor anti-incumbency, state, central & local. Expect new BJP candidates in many seats. Oppn would be wise not to bet big on CEC controversy. And, after a long time, Brahmins may have a pivotal role. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

China’s most prized liquor doth not runneth over as austerity spreads. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

We discuss cancer, heart disease and diabetes, but rarely the possibility that longer lives may bring years of dementia, dependence and distress for families. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

Pakistan’s pacts with Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Qatar, Indonesia and the Maldives signal military ambitions, but economic constraints and uncertain commitments may limit their strategic impact. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

Every week TOI+ readers and subscribers send in legal questions and our panel of leading experts offers practical and actionable opinions on every query. From divorce queries to income tax issues, MyLawyer connects you directly with experts you can trust. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

A new Lancet Commission examined hundreds of possible threats and identified 17 that could cause major health losses – potentially even human extinction – and for which evidence is available and policy action is possible. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

The law bans running of horse-drawn carriages in New York’s Central Park. It is named after 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan who died in an accident involving a horse-drawn carriage. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

Bhagwat says Muslims and Christians belong to India, yet minorities still face intimidation and attacks.Will the RSS chief use his influence to challenge those promoting hatred? timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

A CEO uncle once offered four criteria of job satisfaction. What’s the work, what’s the pay, where you work, who you work with. Figuring out which one matters to you the most, can take a loooong time. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

ITBP chief SS Kapoor’s confirmation of clashes between the two armies comes just months after concerns raised by the Nah people, a small Buddhist indigenous community, accusing the PLA of encroaching on their ancestral land in Upper Subansiri district. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

A fake website could fool your browser. A real one could be taking orders from hackers. Governments already pulled some websites offline. So what, exactly, are the rest of us supposed to trust? timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

Can an election be fair when candidates are blocked from filing nominations as officials watch? Supreme Court intervention in Andhra Pradesh should restore order and warn officials elsewhere. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

Modi government’s demography panel has sparked a row amid the SIR exercise. What does it mean for the NRC, CAA, illegal migration and citizenship? timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

India’s former envoy to UN, writing on its 81st birthday, argues member-states carry a lot of blame for its ineffectuality. And just saying UN should exist is not a reason to be ok with it. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…