Since April 1, when E20 became the only petrol available, concerns among consumers have increased. Amid the raging debate on impact of ethanol-blended E20 petrol on cars, internal communications exchanged among auto industry executives reveal concerns on fuel contamination.The rollout of E20 petrol has sparked dissatisfaction among motorists, with hundreds claiming the fuel has lowered…
Representative Image (AI-generated) Sixteen years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill injured extensive coral habitats in the Gulf of Mexico, scientists are developing new ways to help these fragile ecosystems recover. According to NOAA Fisheries, a recent restoration mission combined laboratory-reared corals, specialised technical diving and newly designed equipment to return corals to the deep…
Andal Jayanti 2026: Andal Jayanti is an auspicious festivals celebrated by Tamilians. Goddess Andal is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi, who is honored on the auspicious day of Aadi Pooram, also known as Andal Jayanti. Andal Jayanti is celebrated under the Pooram Nakshatra, which is one of the 27 Nakshatras and the…
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Super Specialty (NEET SS) counselling 2025 Round 2 provisional seat allotment result today, August 13.Candidates who took part in the counselling can download the provisional allotment result in PDF format from the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in/super-speciality-counselling/.Candidates who find any discrepancy in the…
This sounds like a cooking tip rather than a tear-prevention trick, but it makes chemical sense. A blunt knife tends to crush and rupture more onion cells than a sharp blade. Since the tear-inducing chemistry begins when the onion’s tissues are damaged, reducing unnecessary cell destruction can help limit the amount of lachrymatory compounds released…
Lillie Vehling (Image Credit: YouTube/ KOMO News) College student Lillie Vehling was sitting near Lake Washington in Seattle, reading and waiting for the U.S. Navy Blue Angels air show during Seafair weekend when she noticed something alarming in the water. Three young girls were struggling to stay afloat beyond the buoy line. Vehling, who had…
N Chandrasekaran’s decision was prompted by the failure of his proposed extension to receive unanimous approval. (Reuters file photo) In its first reaction to N Chandrasekaran’s move to step down as Tata Sons Chairman, Tata Trusts said it respects the decision. In a statement issued on Thursday, the trust said its nominee directors received an…
Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla (Image: Wikipedia) Every generation grows up surrounded by things that would have seemed genuinely impossible only a few decades earlier. A technology that once amazed an entire population can become so ordinary that people stop noticing it exists at all. Nikola Tesla, the inventor and engineer whose work…
Not every day feels crisp and certain, Virgo, and this one may ask for patience with yourself. Confidence seems lower than usual, as if the road ahead is hidden by morning fog. The Moon stirs your inner worries, and Saturn can make small delays feel heavier than they are. Don’t believe every anxious thought today.You…
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 registration process through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) will begin on August 14, 2026. Candidates who wish to appear for the exam should note that creating or updating a verified DigiLocker account is mandatory for all Indian nationals before registration.Candidates can apply for one or…