Amid rising concerns about fuel supply in the country, several oil giants have issued clarifications stating there is no shortage, calling such rumours “completely false” and assuring that supply remains normal and sufficient. The statements come at a time when global oil supplies are disrupted due to Iran’s chokehold of the Strait of Hormuz amid…
Gardening enthusiasts love seeking effective, low-cost hacks to improve their green space. However, many gardeners overlook an unexpected remedy that sits on the shelf in your medicine cabinet! Commonly used as a pain reliever, Disprin contains Acetylsalicylic acid – a synthetic compound remarkably similar to a natural plant hormone. Disprin has Acetylsalicylic acid (similar to…
India captain Suryakumar Yadav with his teammates. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav believes the country’s talent pool in the shortest format has grown so vast that multiple international-quality teams could be formed at the same time — a reflection of the depth created by domestic cricket and the Indian…
There’s a Cold War joke when two rival agents – a KGB one and a CIA one – find themselves in the same bar. The American tells his Russian counterpart: “I have to hand it to you – your propaganda is very impressive.” The Soviet smiles and replies: “It’s nothing compared to American propaganda.” Flummoxed,…
Sunroofs are increasingly being offered in affordable cars in India, including models priced under Rs 8 lakh, reflecting a shift in buyer demand and product strategy. Manufacturers have begun introducing this feature in entry-level hatchbacks and compact SUVs, primarily in mid trims, to appeal to younger, urban buyers. The move aligns with a broader trend…
Indian-origin immigration judge Roopal Patel was axed by the Trump administration after blocking a high-profile deportation case involving a pro-Palestinian student.Patel was among six immigration judges terminated on Friday by the GOP administration. Her dismissal, alongside that of fellow judge Nina Froes, comes amid claims that judges are being pressured to favour deportations and reject…
Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Friday defended demands by Congress legislators seeking VIP tickets for Indian Premier League (IPL) matches BENGALURU: Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Friday defended demands by Congress legislators seeking VIP tickets for Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, saying they were entitled to them as members of the…
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a temporary ceasefire with Ukraine for the duration of the Orthodox Easter holidays, the Kremlin said, after Kyiv also proposed a pause in hostilities.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said earlier this week that he had passed a holiday truce proposal via the United States, even as talks to end…
Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the government will remain on its “toes” to keep the fiscal deficit under check even as it works to shield the common man from the impact of rising global crude oil prices amid the West Asia conflict.Replying to a discussion on the…
Ankita Raina in action (Photo by DLTA) NEW DELHI: A lot can be said of a coach not by how they react to a win but how they spearhead a team after a loss. Vishal Uppal’s credentials were tested already this week after a 1-2 defeat to Thailand in the ongoing Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie…