Any acquisition would depend on ONGC obtaining a licence from US authorities permitting it to operate the two fields. (AI image) Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) is reportedely in discussions with Venezuela’s state-owned oil producer PDVSA to purchase either a portion or all of its holdings in two oilfields located in the South American…
Deep in the rainforests of far north Queensland, Australia, scientists have discovered a tiny spider with an extraordinary hunting strategy. Nicknamed the “ballista spider”, the newly described species uses a silk-powered trap that launches prey into its web with accelerations reaching up to 140 times the force of gravity. Researchers say the spider specifically targets…
Actress Shwetha Menon has finally broken her silence regarding her quitting AMMA, stating she left the organization out of respect for herself and her principles. Menon made a bold statement on social media to explain her exit from the organization. This comes at a moment when AMMA is facing various discussions and problems. Shwetha Menon…
By late June, the heat has a way of changing how a prayer feels. A glass of water looks different. A mantra sounds different. Even the simple act of sitting before a diya, the oil lamp, can carry more weight when the day itself asks for restraint. That is part of what makes the 2026…
Representational file photo Bihar Education Department has revised school timings for secondary and higher secondary schools across the state due to the ongoing heatwave. The new schedule came into effect on June 22 and will remain in place till June 30, 2026.According to the Directorate of Secondary Education, schools will now operate from 6.30 am…
You can easily visit Giethoorn any time of year, though every season brings its own distinct flavour. Spring, from April to June, is widely hailed as the most stunning time to go. The village gardens are bursting with blooms, the weather is usually spot on, and the countryside is lush and vibrant. Summer means long,…
Tata Motors is building up excitement around the upcoming Sierra EV, which is set to make its India debut on June 30. In its latest teaser, the carmaker has showcased the electric SUV tackling massive sand dunes. The new teaser hints at the Sierra EV taking on Abu Dhabi’s famous Tel Moreeb dune. Standing over…
Neymar Jr. training in Brazil camp (Image: @CBF_Futebol/X) Brazil fans have received mixed news ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 clash against Scotland on Thursday. Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Raphinha will miss Brazil’s final group-stage match against Scotland on Wednesday (local time), while also revealing that Neymar is fully fit and…
TMC MP accuses BJP of ‘imposing vegetarianism’. Photo credit: ANI, X Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha leader Derek O’Brien on Wednesday criticised the BJP over reports suggesting eggs could be removed from mid-day meals in West Bengal schools, alleging that such a move would deprive children of nutrition and amount to “imposing vegetarianism”.The controversy erupted after…
After losing her corporate marketing job in 2025, Southern California events producer Lauren Tetef decided to bet on a dream she had long imagined. Over several months, she saved about $24,000 through freelance work and transformed a vacant former Joann fabric store in Torrance, California, into Open House Creative Fest, a two-day event celebrating creativity…
