Savitha Shri will represent India at Women’s Chess Olympiad this year (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: The last time the Indian women’s team took part in the biennial Chess Olympiad, they won gold. The team consisted of Harika Dronavalli, Rameshbabu Vaishali, Divya Deshmukh, Vantika Agrawal, and Tania Sachdev. Two years have passed since that Budapest conquest,…
NEW DELHI: Dismissing reports of fuel quality issues at outlets, govt Tuesday said additional checks have been introduced by oil marketing companies (OMCs) to detect fuel contamination and adulteration.In a post on X, the petroleum ministry said OMCs were regularly monitoring fuel quality, water ingress and contamination, and that only two cases of chloride contamination…
When a shipment arrives at a port, inspectors are usually focused on what’s inside the containers. But sometimes, the biggest biosecurity risk isn’t the cargo at all, it’s the wooden pallet or crate carrying it.A new study published in Biological Invasions suggests that this has been the case for woodwasps, a group of wood-boring insects…
NEW DELHI: Global benchmark Brent crude fell to a three-week low on Tuesday, amid renewed optimism over reopening of Strait of Hormuz, after senior US officials indicated that a deal with Iran could be possible.Brent was trading below the $80-a-barrel mark (9.15 pm) on Tuesday, its lowest level since July 13, down almost 5% in…
The promotional campaign for ‘Batwara 1947’ has picked up its pace with actress Preity Zinta joining leading man Sunny Deol for promotions ahead of the film’s theatrical release on August 14.In photographs and videos from the promotional event, Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta posed together for the media, leaving fans nostalgic and excited to see…
To conquer initial restlessness, take a single decisive step today. This action will trigger a wave of motivation, sharpening your focus. Partnerships stay strong, and children infuse the home with uplifting energy. With dedication and discipline, career and educational aspirations are well within reach. Financial success can be achieved through hard work and thoughtful spending…
MIRM launches MBA in Healthcare Administration programme to meet rising industry demand PUNE: With India’s healthcare sector expanding rapidly and creating millions of employment opportunities, demand for skilled professionals is expected to double by 2030. Tapping into this growing need, the Mulshi Institute of Retail Management (MIRM) has launched its MBA in Healthcare Administration programme…
Every parent waits for their child’s first word. A “Mumma” or “Papa” from the child’s mouth feels like a milestone. So when these words don’t come as expected- worry follows.The first three years of life are a period of extraordinary brain growth. During this time, babies are constantly building neural connections that help them understand…
India’s Rohit Sharma (ANI Photo) Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif believes Rohit Sharma has made up his mind not to retire from ODI cricket on his own and will instead leave it to the selectors to decide when his journey with the national team should end. Rohit’s future has been under intense scrutiny since India’s…
West Bengal government has approved land acquisition for a new railway line. This project aims to improve connectivity to the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction area. The new rail link will boost tourism in the Jhaldhaka-Bindu-Todey Tangta region. Railways and the forest department will conduct a joint survey after the monsoon. This strategically important project was previously stalled…