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The Times of India 'It's like Fermi Paradox': Musk on existence of aliens

Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, voiced doubts regarding the existence of extraterrestrial beings, underscoring the necessity of concrete evidence before embracing such a concept. Musk's remarks, delving into the presence of aliens and the feasibility of Mars as a potential colony, provided valuable perspectives on the company's aspirations for exploration beyond the confines of our planet.

The Times of India Australia to probe Gaza aid workers deaths

Australia plans to assign a special adviser to work closely with Israel in ensuring "transparency" during the investigation of an airstrike in Gaza that led to the deaths of seven aid workers, including one Australian. Foreign minister Penny Wong stressed the importance of clear explanations regarding the incident involving aid workers from the World Central Kitchen in the US, who were killed by Israeli forces.

The Times of India Witness 'planetary parade' during Monday's total solar eclipse

On April 8, a solar eclipse will darken certain parts of the world, providing a rare view of daytime darkness and the sun's corona for those in its path. Observers will be treated to a unique 'planetary parade' as seven planets - Uranus, Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, and Mars - make an appearance near the sun during totality.

The Times of India Rwanda reflects on 30 years since genocide

Rwandans will on Sunday mark 30 years since a genocide orchestrated by Hutu extremists tore apart their country, as neighbours turned on each other in one of the bloodiest massacres of the 20th century. Each year new mass graves are uncovered around the country.

The Times of India Prabhas, Deepika starrer 'Kalki 2898 AD' postponed to May 30?

Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan and Deepika Padukone's 'Kalki 2898 AD' postponed to May 30 due to Lok Sabha election scheduling clash, aiming for a smoother theatrical run. The sci-fi drama, directed by Nag Ashwin, features a star-studded cast and is touted as one of the most expensive Indian films with extensive VFX.

The Times of India China conducts military exercises in contested South China Sea

China's military conducted 'combat patrols' in the South China Sea, coinciding with joint drills by the Philippines, US, Japan, and Australia. The PLA announced 'joint naval and air combat patrols' to manage tensions. US reiterated commitment to protect the Philippines, sparking dissatisfaction from China. Geopolitical tensions rise in the region with competing territorial claims and joint efforts for stability.

The Times of India New Zealand implements changes to employment visa

New Zealand's government implemented changes to its employment visa program, aiming to address "unsustainable" net migration. The alterations include an English-language requirement and reduced stay for lower-skilled positions. The move follows concerns over record migration levels, potentially impacting housing demand. Despite a slowdown in working-age population growth, the central bank remains cautious about inflationary pressures.

The Times of India Pakistan pacer trolls Virat Kohli for 'slowest 100 in IPL'

Virat Kohli's 8th IPL century silenced doubters, but questions cotinue to be asked about his strike rate in the T20 format and RCB's poor performance, as Jos Buttler's century led Rajasthan Royals to victory, pushing RCB down to eighth on the points table. RCB have now lost four out of their five matches this season so far.

The Times of India Passenger urinates in cup mid-flight, faces fines and charges

A passenger on an Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Sydney Airport faced fines and charges after urinating into a cup during a delay in deplaning. The incident, reported by Stuff, involved the man urinating in a cup next to fellow passengers, causing discomfort and disruption. He was fined 600 Australian dollars for offensive behavior affecting safety.

The Times of India INDIA hugging in Delhi, begging in Kerala, thugging in TN: Smriti

Smriti Irani challenges INDIA bloc on PM candidate while campaigning for R C Paul Kanagaraj. She questions Congress's contribution to TN, highlights Modi's leadership, and receives a fish gift from fishermen during the campaign.

The Times of India 'Think wisely BCCI': Virat's IPL ton rallies support for...

Kohli's century re-ignited debates on his T20 World Cup selection, garnering support from various sources, while a few contineud to crtiticise him for scoring at a slow rate. However, Kohli's 72-ball 113 not out came in a losing cause for RCB against RR, who rode on Jos Buttler's unbeaten ton to overhaul RCB's 183 for 3 for a six-wicket win.

The Times of India The way they sway: How TN’s top politicians get messages across

Tamil Nadu’s top politicians employ various strategies, from acerbic humor to aggressive campaigning, to sway voters. Each leader has a distinct style and targets different rivals, promising economic growth and development under their leadership.

The Times of India Bus overturns in Karnataka, four dead, 30 injured

A private bus from Bengaluru to Gokarna overturned near Holalakere town, resulting in 4 deaths and 30 injuries. 8 individuals are in critical condition. The injured are at Holalakere Taluk Hospital while the deceased are in the mortuary. Residents blame poorly constructed roads for frequent accidents.

The Times of India IPL 2024: Are anchors still relevant in T20 cricket?

One wonders what was the role given to Ajinkya Rahane and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and whether the discussion was to score at 116.66 and 123.80, respectively. Of the 120 balls available to a side in T20 cricket, the two batters combined faced 51 of them for 61 runs. That is a strike-rate of 119.60. Unacceptable in modern T20. Especially when you are against a powerhouse batting line-up.

The Times of India Rebel BJP neta in court: Don’t stop me from using PM Modi pics

Former deputy CM Eshwarappa filed a court caveat in Sagar for Lok Sabha, accusing BJP of blocking Modi's photo use. Yediyurappa's son criticized him for exploiting Hindutva. Eshwarappa rebelled against State BJP.