Disaster in Nepal once again intensifies debate regarding risks posed by climate changeHimalayan glaciers are receding due to rising temperatures, leaving unstable debris behind. Shifting precipitation patterns cause rainfall ...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Pentagon signs 7-year deals with General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin to increase missile productionThe Pentagon has secured seven-year agreements with General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin. These deals aim to increase production quantities...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
India’s built environment faces a talent crunch as Viksit Bharat ambitions growIndia’s infrastructure ambitions are outpacing the availability of industry-ready professionals. Ashwani Awasthi, MD, RICS South Asia, expl...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
No fancy diet, just 3 months: Mira Rajput shares Smriti Irani’s simple iron-rich soup for women with anaemia. How to make it at home?Mira Rajput recently shared a soup recipe that was recommended by Smriti Irani. This dish, made with easily accessible Indian kitchen stapl...
31 Aug, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
Government links fertiliser sales to farmer, land and crop dataThe government is expanding its fertilizer management system to link sales with farmer data. This platform covers millions of buyers and si...
31 Aug, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
In 2009, Illinois treated a six-mile canal with more than 1,800 gallons of fish-killing poison — and found just one invasive carpTo address the menace of invasive Asian carp, Illinois officials deployed rotenone in a canal, leading to the recovery of numerous fish; ho...
30 Aug, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Wholesale milk prices in Mumbai to rise ₹9 per litre to cross ₹100 from Sept 1Starting on September 1, Mumbai's milk wholesale prices are set to surge by ₹9 per litre, a change driven by increased operating expenditur...
29 Aug, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Sugar supply likely to improve on switch to fortnightly quotaUnder the fortnightly quota, sugar mills will be required to sell at least 40% of the allocation in the first week and the remaining quanti...
28 Aug, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
Kareena Kapoor Khan’s dietician busts myths about ghee, rice and bananas, warns boycotting one of these foods can increase hair fallMost Indians have a weakness for rice, ghee and bananas. In the summer, having a plate of piping hot ghee-soaked rice or snacking on a bana...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
Customer data stolen in cyberattack on three British airportsMAG, which operates the Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, said the data of 8.7 million customers had been compromised...
27 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Tamil Nadu to release Mettur Dam water for Delta irrigation from September 1Tamil Nadu will release Mettur Dam water for 45 days starting September 1. This decision considers drinking and irrigation needs despite mo...
27 Aug, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
Online vs offline prices: Woman shares why she now prefers local vendors for groceriesAn X user’s experience of paying Rs 102 for two guavas online, compared with Rs 80 for 8-10 guavas weighing nearly 1 kg from a local vendor...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
Vodafone Idea shares surge 7%: Is SBI-led debt deal finally nearing closure?Vodafone Idea shares rose sharply after reports that a consortium of public-sector banks led by SBI is nearing approval of a larger debt pa...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- Cauvery dispute: Supreme Court asks Tamil Nadu govt to approach water authority for proportionate share
The Supreme Court advised Tamil Nadu to approach the Cauvery Water Management Authority. This follows Tamil Nadu's plea for Karnataka to re...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Cauvery Water Dispute: SC asks Tamil Nadu to approach CWMA over Karnataka's water releaseThe Supreme Court asked Tamil Nadu to raise its water dispute with the Cauvery Authority. Karnataka stated it had released water as directe...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Best Motivational Quote by Plato: 'Better a little which is well done, than a…’ - Why quality beats quantity in modern life; Greek philosopher’s secret to true successModern society often rewards busyness and multitasking, leading to exhaustion. Plato's ancient wisdom emphasizes quality over quantity in a...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Pythagoras: ‘Do not say a little in many words but a great…’ - Why there is always a need to value quality over quantityPythagoras, the ancient philosopher, championed the idea of conveying profound messages in a few words. This advice is incredibly relevant ...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.37 AM IST