This project aims to improve connectivity to the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction area. (Reuters image -representative photo) NEW DELHI: Paving the way for expediting a new railway line to boost connectivity to the border area near the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction, West Bengal govt has given its go ahead for fast-tracking acquisition of around 380 hectares of land. With…
After two sessions of registering a fall, oil prices inched higher on Wednesday, as the crucial Strait of Hormuz continues to see disruption. Oil prices rose slightly on Wednesday after two days of steep losses, with markets closely watching efforts to end the US-Iran war and restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude futures…
Harsh Dubey and Vipraj Nigam NEW DELHI: Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Tanush Kotian and Vipraj Nigam have linked up with the Indian team as net bowlers ahead of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, which begins on August 15. The four players will assist the Shubman Gill-led side during its preparations in Sri Lanka.India have…
How cloning one seed of the Queen of Sheba orchid changed its fate Science and innovation can do wonders that are even beyond the cource of nature. The future of an entire species sometimes depends on something so small it’s almost invisible. Wondering what and how? Well, conservation scientists in a Kings Park (Western Australia)…
TISS reschedules annual convocation for Aug 22, announces reimbursement for student losses MUMBAI: After abruptly cancelling its annual convocation just two days before the scheduled ceremony last weekend, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has rescheduled the event for Aug 22. In another mail, the institute has asked students to submit their reimbursement claims…
Musician Barry Manilow cancels his Lexington concert at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances. He was meant to perform at the arena in March earlier this year; however, at the time, he had to postpone his ongoing events because of his cancer diagnosis and treatment. (Instagram) Barry Manilow, a veteran musician who was set…
The Moon in Aries may trigger more of a need to spend quickly or defend your financial choices. Mercury in Cancer helps the imagination and learning, but it can also make emotional wishes sound more urgent than they are. What to Do Today Look at the cost of a course, hobby, activity or creative idea….
India has firmly denied any role in Sheikh Hasina’s forthcoming media address, while Dhaka expresses skepticism, worried that the address may jeopardize diplomatic ties. Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has received an invitation to the Brics summit from India, but he may encounter domestic backlash concerning the extradition of Hasina. To date, Bangladesh has…
SpaceX reports first quarterly earnings, posts $7.8 billion in revenue SpaceX delivered a quarter that beat expectations on paper, but not enough to put investors completely at ease. The Elon Musk-led company reported a smaller-than-expected loss for the three months through June as revenue soared to $7.8 billion, powered by rapid growth in its Starlink…
Gautam Gambhir (Image credit: ICC Photo) When Gautam Gambhir landed in Colombo with the Indian team on Tuesday, he did so carrying a contradiction that increasingly defines his tenure as India’s head coach. Few Indian cricketers have spoken more passionately about how sacred Test cricket is to them. Few modern Indian batters built their reputation…
