The OPEC member is offering reductions of up to $33.40 per barrel on its benchmark Basrah Medium grade. (AI image) With oil supplies via the Strait of Hormuz still disrupted, Iraq is now offering deep discounts to buyers for picking crude from the country. Iraq has rolled out steep price cuts for buyers with term…
Art Fry built the foundation for Post-it notes from Spenser Silver’s glue. Image credit – Wikimedia When scientist Spencer Silver was working on making a strong adhesive in 1968, his creation turned out to be quite different. His glue adhered only weakly, meaning that it did not form a permanent connection. For any laboratory work,…
The Met Gala draws some of the biggest names in entertainment every year, but 2026 was no exception when it came to notable absences. While the red carpet was packed with daring looks and surprising appearances, including Blake Lively who showed up just hours after her legal battle with ‘It Ends with Us’ co-star Justin…
As soon as you wake up today with an uneasy feeling in your mind, and no explanation seems plausible, the Moon may be interfering with Saturn; therefore any delay on your commute or any pending responses from someone can feel personal. Errors may arise at work, such as files being misplaced or meetings being postponed…
UPSSSC JE answer key 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has released the provisional answer key for the Junior Engineer (Civil) Main Examination 2026. The Junior Engineer (Civil) Main Exam was conducted on May 3, 2026. The Junior Engineer (Civil) Main Exam was held on May 3, 2026. Now that the provisional answer…
In a story that feels like a modern‑day fairy tale turned real‑life drama, Japan’s Princess Mako chose love over a lifetime of luxuries as a royal. Now living a quiet life in a Connecticut suburb, the former royal—once known for her sparkling smile and grace—has traded palace routine for a simpler life of Target runs,…
Bengaluru-based EV maker Ultraviolette Automotive is gearing up to expand beyond premium motorcycles with the debut of its first electric scooter, the Ultraviolette Tesseract. First unveiled in 2025, the Tesseract is now edging closer to its market debut, with the production version expected to hit the market in Q2 2026. With the deliveries expected to…
Virat Kohli with former RCB head physio Evan Speechly. (Video grab) NEW DELHi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru bid an emotional farewell to one of their longest-serving members as former head physio Evan Speechly’s 18-year association with the franchise came to a close, marking the end of a significant chapter in the team’s journey.Speechly, who served RCB…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: What was once a distant ambition for BJP has turned into a defining milestone. With its breakthrough victory in West Bengal in 2026, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has completed a symbolic arc in eastern India, stretching across Bihar (Anga), Bengal (Banga), and Odisha (Kalinga).The win is…
In the rugged mountain communities of western North Carolina, the long shadow of Hurricane Helene still lingers. Months after the storm unleashed devastating floods and landslides, destroying homes, cutting off roads and isolating entire towns, recovery remains a slow and demanding process. Amid this ongoing struggle, groups of Amish volunteers from Pennsylvania have quietly stepped…