State-run oil marketing companies are facing a major hit to their finances, Union petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri flagged on Tuesday. Puri said that oil marketing companies (OMCs) are collectively losing around Rs 1,000 crore every day as they continue to sell petrol, diesel and LPG below cost. He added that the…
Ancient scrolls found near Herculaneum offer a glimpse into Roman intellectual pursuits. These papyri, carbonized by a volcanic eruption, were once thought unreadable. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Consider what it would be like to be a labourer in the mid-eighteenth century, digging through a tight and dank hole in the rock as you break apart…
Telangana Supplementary Board exam dates 2026 The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) is set to conduct the Intermediate Public Advanced Supplementary Examinations (IPASE) 2026 for first and second-year students from May 13 to May 21 across the state. According to the board, a total of 3,98,358 students from both General and Vocational streams will…
Roja Selvamani, who became a leading actress in Tamil cinema during the 1990s, is now proudly celebrating a major achievement in her daughter’s life. Roja made her acting debut with the film Chembaruthi in 1992 and later acted alongside top stars like Rajinikanth, Sarathkumar, and Karthik in several successful films.After reducing her appearances in cinema…
A good day, and it smells of opportunity. The Moon supports your gains zone, and Jupiter throws a helpful glance, so small steps today can become a safety net later.If you’ve been postponing paperwork, do it before lunch. You may also find your words landing well, like rain on dry soil. People listen, and they…
Skoda Auto India has just launched the new 2026 Skoda Kodiaq SUV in the Indian market. The 2026 model features revisions aimed at enhancing the ownership experience, and Skoda has also significantly revised the Kodiaq’s pricing structure. Interested customers can book the new Kodiaq online or by visiting their nearest Skoda dealership. Deliveries are expected…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Centre following NTA’s decision to cancel the NEET-UG entrance test, saying the hard work of students had been crushed by the “corrupt BJP regime.”In a post on X, Rahul took a swipe at the Centre and said…
Union petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday soothed concerns over energy supplies across the country, saying that fuel and cooking gas supplies remain stable. Addressing the CII Annual Business Summit, Puri said that the country currently holds crude oil and LNG reserves sufficient for 69 days, while LPG stocks can last…
The India Basketball League (IBL) will take place in the beginning of 2027. New Delhi: Indian sport has seen this script before. A new league arrives with ambition, big money, overseas faces, big promises, a multi-city approach and the inevitable question: can it survive in a country where cricket consumes much of the oxygen?Melburnian Jeremy…
Alfred Nobel (Image: Wikipedia) Love, feelings and human connection have always been some of the most complicated aspects of life. For centuries, philosophers, scientists, writers and thinkers have sought to explain why people feel affection, attachment, trust or distance. Alfred Nobel made a very thoughtful remark on this point when he said, “A heart can…
