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Top 10 countries with the friendliest locals in the world; where visitors feel instantly welcome

Travelling or moving abroad often becomes easier when the locals there are welcoming and willing to help newcomers settle in. While landscapes, food and attractions matter, the warmth of local communities can leave the strongest impression on the people. According to the InterNations Expat Insider 2026 survey, some countries stand out for making expatriates feel at home through their hospitality, openness and ease of social integration. This helps people from other countries to accommodate easily while travelling or moving to any other country.
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The Times of IndiaLife & Style

Indians are losing nearly 4 nights of sleep a year and climate change is the reason

Warmer nights due to climate change are causing significant global sleep loss. Average individuals are losing nearly fifty-six hours of sleep annually from heat. This climate-linked sleep loss has at least doubled since the early nineteen seventies. Regions like Southern India and Southeast Asia experience substantial sleep deprivation. Poor sleep negatively impacts mood, memory, and overall physical health.
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The Times of IndiaLife & Style

Not all snakes slither sideways: 7 snake species that can move in a surprisingly straight line

Most people are aware of snakes only because of their characteristic slithering motion from side to side. Not all snakes slither, though. Some are capable of rectilinear locomotion, which implies that the body is moving forward in a nearly straight line with practically no visible curving. Such a movement is especially effective for bulky snakes when stalking prey or squeezing into tight places. Here is a list of seven amazing snakes that can "walk" almost straight, challenging conventional beliefs about snake locomotion.
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The Times of IndiaLife & Style

LPG subsidy bill races beyond budget, may hit Rs 1 lakh crore this fiscal

LPG subsidy spending may surpass one lakh crore rupees in FY27. This projection significantly exceeds the budget's thirty thousand crore rupee allocation. Higher fuel prices and ongoing war uncertainty are driving this increased subsidy burden. Government finances face pressure from these rising subsidy commitments. Capital expenditure is expected to remain measured during the first half of FY27.
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The Times of IndiaBusiness

Niti Aayog's roadmap to turn India into $691 billion bioeconomy

NITI Aayog proposes six national initiatives for India's biotechnology sector. This roadmap aims for a $691 billion bioeconomy by the year 2035. These missions will strengthen capabilities in healthcare and agriculture. They also focus on industrial biotechnology and disease surveillance. The plan includes a Rs 50,000-crore growth fund.
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The Times of IndiaBusiness

Pakistan star suspended after failing dope test during T20 World Cup

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz received a three-month ban for a doping violation. His suspension will reduce to one month upon completing a treatment program. Nawaz tested positive for a cannabis metabolite during the T20 World Cup. He admitted the offense, stating it was unrelated to sporting performance. His match records from February 7 to May 1 have been disqualified.
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The Times of IndiaCricket

Sold for $4.9 mn, Pele's 1958 jersey becomes 2nd-most expensive; which is first?

Pelé, who died in 2022, was just 17 years old when he scored twice in Brazil's 5-2 victory over hosts Sweden in the World Cup final at Rasunda Stadium. He remains the youngest player to score in a World Cup final.
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The Times of IndiaSports

Japan’s abandoned rice fields are being restored into year-round wetlands to replenish groundwater and bring back frogs, dragonflies and endangered aquatic wildlife

Abandoned rice fields in Japan's Aso region are being restored into permanent wetlands to help refill groundwater and provide a safe habitat for frogs, dragonflies and other freshwater wildlife. The community-led project brings together local residents and researchers, showing how unused farmland can support biodiversity while helping restore water resources for the future.
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The Times of IndiaScience

NEET टॉपर्स आर्यन गुप्ता ने बताया कैसे मिली इतनी बड़ी कामयाबी

NEET Result 2026: NEET UG री-एग्जाम का रिजल्ट जारी हो चुका है. इस बार पंजाब के रहने वाले आर्यन गुप्ता और हरियाणा के पांशुल बंसल ने नीट परीक्षा में टॉप किया है. दोनों को 720 में से बराबर 715 नंबर मिले हैं, लेकिन दोनों की रैंक एक नहीं है. नेशनल टेस्टिंग एजेंसी (NTA) की तरफ से जारी टॉपर्स की लिस्ट में ऑल इंडिया 1 रैंक आर्यन गुप्ता को मिली है, वहीं AIR-2 पर पांशुल बंसल का नाम लिखा गया है. ऐसे में सवाल है कि जब नंबर एक जैसे हैं तो रैंक अलग कैसे हो सकती है? इसके लिए आपको एनटीए के टाई ब्रेकिंग रूल को जानना होगा.