Exports grow at fastest pace in four years

Export of oil products soared 67.6% to $6.9 billion on the back of strong demand from several Asian countries NEW DELHI: India’s goods exports rose at its fastest pace in over four years, rising 19.5% to $44.2 billion in July, while imports were 17.4% higher at $76.2 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $32…

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In 2025, coral cover in the Great Barrier Reef’s northern region fell to 30% after its largest annual decline on record; a year later, surveys of 192 reefs found it had risen to 35.1% despite another bleaching event

A variety of corals form an outcrop on Flynn Reef, part of the Great Barrier Reef near Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Credits – WIkimedia Commons The last two years have been a tale of two extremes for the Great Barrier Reef.” In 2025, the northern region of the reef experienced its biggest annual decline in coral…

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What The Bhagavad Gita Teaches About Effort vs Outcome

The urge to master every situation often arises from anxiety, imposing mental strain. Krishna’s teachings urge us to concentrate on taking appropriate steps rather than obsessing over outcomes. Genuine strength is found in self-control, not in manipulating others. This insightful guidance unlocks liberation through daily management of our reactions and efforts. By embracing the concept…

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Your humble dhaniya is no longer free! Coriander prices rise above Rs 200 kg as heavy rains disrupt supply

Coriander harvested around Nashik is usually sent first to cold-storage facilities in Indore before being transported to Delhi. Dhaniya (coriander) and hari mirch (green chilli) have always been seen as the ‘freebies’ that the vendor gives when you buy vegetables. But the once-ordinary bunch of dhaniya patti has transformed from a complimentary add-on to a…

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A robot explored the waters beneath 5 Scottish wind turbines and found 121 types of marine life, including possible young deep-water corals

A robotic submersible descended beneath 5 giant floating wind turbines off Scotland, moving around steel structures, cables and anchors that sit as much as 80 metres below the surface. Its high-definition camera recorded a surprisingly busy underwater community at the Hywind Scotland Pilot Park, about 25 kilometres east of Peterhead. Across 41 structures and associated…

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8 key tips to deliver an effective and engaging speech

Independence Day Speech (PTI Photo)(PTI08_14_2026_000107B) Every August 15, students across the country step up to the microphone to speak about India’s Independence Day. They recall the courage of Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Subhas Chandra Bose, Rani Lakshmibai, Sardar Patel and countless other freedom fighters whose sacrifices shaped the country’s journey to independence.But remembering their contribution…

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