Coconut Husk. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons Royal Society of Chemistry(RSC) Advances published a study which found that green coconut husk waste could remove 95.5% of Congo red dye from water within 80 minutes. The researchers modified the coconut-derived lignin by adding nitrogen-containing groups, creating what they called aminated lignin. Under the best conditions tested, only…
Vijay Ganguly reveals Ravi Kishan wanted Ghoom Ghoom from Mirzapur The Movie to match Akshaye Khanna in FA9LA from Dhurandhar (Image Credits IMDb) ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ song ‘Ghoom Ghoom’ has emerged as one of the popular tracks from the film, and choreographer Vijay Ganguly has now revealed that Ravi Kishan had already spotted its potential…
Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026 will be observed on Monday, September 14th. The auspicious Madhyahna period, crucial for Ganpati Sthapana, falls on this date. Devotees should perform the main puja and idol installation during the specific Madhyahna muhurat. Various cities have designated puja timings, with local variations to consider. Remember to avoid moon-gazing on Chaturthi Tithi…
Discussions included defense, mining, and semiconductor cooperation. NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi met his Malaysian and Ethiopian counterparts, Anwar Ibrahim and Abiy Ahmad Ali, on the sidelines of the BRICS summit on Saturday. Government sources said that meetings resulted in taking India’s relations with both countries on a new trajectory, as Malaysia and Ethiopia expressed…
MUMBAI: The much-awaited NSE IPO will open on Sept 17 and close on Sept 21 with the listing slotted for Sept 24, the bourse said on Friday. With some of the existing shareholders together selling a 5.1% stake in the country’s largest stock exchange, at the upper end of the Rs 1,700-1,785/share price band, the…
Magnus Carlsen gives POTM trophy to Vidit Gujrathi (GCL Photo) BENGALURU: Ganges Grandmasters and defending champions APL Pipers strengthened their chances of reaching the Global Chess League final after convincing victories in the penultimate round of Season 4 in Bengaluru on Friday. Both teams now need just a win in their final round-robin match on…
Amit Kumar, son of legendary playback singer Kishore Kumar, made a mark with his distinctive voice and went on to establish himself as a singer in his own right. Among his most memorable songs is the romantic classic ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’, which continues to find an audience nearly five decades after its release.Kishore Kumar…
General:Steady. That’s the word for your day. Not wildly exciting, not disappointing either. Income and spending can balance out, which gives you breathing space and keeps the mind settled. The Moon supports practical control, while Saturn holds back excess. You may feel tempted to push for more, but today works better through moderation.One small change…
Sources said the talks with Ethiopia and Malaysia marked a new trajectory in India’s relations with the two countries NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate bilateral meetings with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in New Delhi on Saturday, with India seeking to deepen cooperation with both…
Canada’s tariff war with US is boosting local businesses The US and Canada are embroiled in a tariff war, and it may “will come at a cost” for Ottawa as the Canadian PM Mark Carney had warned. But the fight is proving a win for at rather unusual sectors: from the ice-cream counter and gift…
