The Middle East crisis continues to boil and the ripples have triggered an operational stress for India’s food services sector. As LPG supply flows are disrupted amid the Strait of Hormuz transit issues, industry voices have warned of layoffs, salary cuts and widespread business impact if the situation drags on. Poll Are you concerned about…
Debates over grade inflation have resurfaced across several Ivy League campuses, but Princeton University has signalled that it will not alter its current grading framework despite a steady increase in top marks.A December 2025 grading report shows that 66.7 percent of grades awarded in the 2024 to 2025 academic year fell in the A range….
Some tropical Heliconius butterflies have evolved a remarkable way to stay young, allowing them to live far longer than most butterflies. Most butterflies survive for only a few weeks after reaching adulthood. But scientists have now identified a group of tropical butterflies that can live for almost a year while showing little sign of physical…
In Indian spiritual traditions and astrology, Lord Shani or Shani Dev is the god of karma, discipline, patience and justice. Many devotees believe that the blessings of Shani Dev may be delayed but they often bring long-lasting stability, especially in financial and personal growth areas.As more and more people are looking for spiritual remedies to…
IRONMAN triathlete Renee Noronha and ultra-runner Sufiya Sufi. (Pics: Special arrangement) Walk into any major road race in India today and one thing stands out almost immediately. The runners waiting behind the start line are younger, the conversations are different and the field is far more diverse than it was even a few years ago.Some…
IGNOU BEd entrance test result 2026 The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced the results of the Bachelor of Education (BEd) Entrance Test 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check their results through the official website, ignou.ac.in.The entrance exam was held on March 29, 2026, for admission to the BEd…
What if food scraps, discarded branches and seashells could help produce drinking water from the air? Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a new class of biomass-based hydrogels that can capture atmospheric moisture and release it as clean water using relatively mild heat. The approach, described in the peer-reviewed journal Advanced…
Palmistry reveals natural communication and idea generation talents through hand line analysis. A long and clear Head Line signifies effective organization and explanation of complex concepts. Branches moving towards the Mercury Mount indicate a talent for language and persuasion skills. A clear Mercury Line suggests practicality and a desire for public dealing and advice. Lines…
NEW DELHI: India’s Brics presidency has yielded over 50 tangible and practical outcomes, including frameworks and action plans, across the four priority pillars of resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability, official sources said ahead of the summit that begins Saturday.According to Indian authorities, the takeaways for India include an unequivocal condemnation of terrorism and commitment to…
The braking system is the most important safety feature in any car. Although problems with comfort systems like air conditioning, infotainment systems, and power windows may be annoying, a small problem with the brakes can be life-threatening. The brakes are responsible not only for stopping the vehicle but also for controlling it, and they have…
