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Qantas passenger banned after allegedly biting flight attendant mid-air

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 17, 2026, 11:37 (IST)

A Qantas flight from Melbourne to Dallas was forced to divert to Tahiti after a passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant mid-air. The disruptive passenger has been banned for life from all Qantas and Jetstar services. This incident follows a recent string of unruly behaviour on Australian flights, including another passenger accused of biting and assaulting crew.

Quote of the day for kids by Conrad Hall: "You are always a student, never a master. You have to..."

etimes.in / May 19, 2026, 20:00 (IST)

Cinematographer Conrad Hall, celebrated for his visual storytelling and three Academy Awards, embodied a philosophy of continuous learning. His enduring quote, "You are always a student, never a master. You have to keep moving forward," emphasizes that growth is a lifelong journey.

10 countries that exist in two continents: From the United States to Russia

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 09, 2026, 10:00 (IST)

Which country has 12 time zones in the world despite not being the largest in size

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 26, 2026, 01:00 (IST)

Pakistan world's most polluted country, followed by Bangladesh; India at 6th spot: Report

PTI / Mar 24, 2026, 19:04 (IST)

Island’s new name with ‘sex appeal’ sparks row

Agencies / Jun 19, 2009, 05:45 (IST)

french polynesia’s president has landed himself in hot water after suggesting that the country take a new name that has “sexy” connotations for some islanders.

1 in 100 Zika-hit moms will have a microcephaly baby: Lancet

TNN / Mar 16, 2016, 17:59 (IST)

Chinese, French militaries set up dialogue mechanism for cooperation

Reuters / Apr 26, 2024, 07:49 (IST)

Ashton Kutcher performs a Bollywood-style dance at wedding

Bang Showbiz / Jul 07, 2014, 10:48 (IST)

Ashton Kutcher performed a Bollywood-style dance at a friend's wedding in Italy on Saturday (05.07.14).

Murphy's law

Agencies / Jan 19, 2008, 00:00 (IST)

Things go wrong for Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmond barely two weeks after they tie the knot.

Birth defect risk 1-in-100 for Zika-infected pregnant women: Study

PTI / Mar 16, 2016, 10:04 (IST)

A woman infected by the Zika virus during the first three months of pregnancy faces a one-in-100 chance her child will suffer severe brain damage, according to a study. A study from Brazil estimated the chance of birth defects for mothers carrying the virus during pregnancy at more than 20 percent

10 beautiful islands in the world you must visit in July 2025

etimes.in / Jul 01, 2025, 11:03 (IST)

Plan your July 2025 vacation now. The article lists ten top islands globally. Tahiti and Moorea in french polynesia offer cultural activities and coastal beauty. Sardinia in Italy hosts local festivals. Menorca in Spain provides a laid-back Mediterranean experience. The Cayman Islands boast turquoise waters. Fiji has a dry season in July. Praslin in Seychelles offers clear skies. Read more below!

Lindsay Lohan down with Chikungunya

PTI / Dec 31, 2014, 17:27 (IST)

Actress Lindsay Lohan has contracted Chikungunya, a mosquito-transmitted viral disease, during her holiday in french polynesia.

No Indian island figures in the top 10 islands in Asia

TNN / Feb 21, 2014, 20:17 (IST)

If you are planning a vacation in an exotic island this summer, you have to head abroad. None of the islands in the Andaman or Lakshadweep archipelago figure in the top 10 list in Asia.