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China’s increased purchases of ethane also come ahead of a planned mid-May visit by Donald Trump to Beijing. (AI image) China, the world’s second largest economy, is facing supply disruptions due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. China is on track to bring in an unprecedented volume of US ethane this month, as petrochemical firms…
In most Indian households donating clothes, foods and essentials on auspicious occasions is an age-old culture that has been passed on through generations, but do you know why this ritual was followed? Well, according to Vedic astrology and spiritual traditions, donating essentials, food, and clothes is a way to change our energy and make tough…
Hydration is vital for overall health, physical activity, and quick recovery, where water alone may not be enough, especially in cases of heavy exercise, hot weather, and illness. But electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium help maintain hydration levels and facilitate proper muscle function. Sports drinks are popular, though they are commonly loaded…
The first few months of life are a very important period in terms of human development, and at this point, many of the most severe diseases occurring in infancy are still poorly understood,” says Dr. Billag, a researcher in the field. Neonatal diabetes is one of the diseases affecting infants in the first six months…
EC will kick off its visits to poll-bound states to assess poll preparedness, with a tour of Assam from Feb 16 to 18, according to sources in the commission.Sources told TOI that CEC Gyanesh Kumar and ECs S S Sandhu and Vivek Joshi may visit Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in the last week of this…
Bollywood actor and Shilpa Shetty’s younger sister, Shamita Shetty known for movies like ‘Mohabbatein’, ‘Zeher’ and more, marked her 47th birthday earlier this week. She celebrated her birthday with family and close friends and a thoughtfully curated birthday cake that was gluten-free, sugar-free and vegan. Giving fans a glimpse into the celebrations, Shamita shared an…
NEW DELHI: On a day Parliament put its stamp of approval on the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2026 amid demands from opposition MPs that the bill be referred to a standing committee for wider consultation, two National Council for Transgender Persons members from the community sent their resignation to the social justice minister…
WBJEE 2026 official notification released; registration starts March 10 ahead of May 24 exam WBJEE 2026: The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board has issued the official notification for the WBJEE 2026 examination, outlining the schedule for registration, admit cards and the test date. The entrance examination for admission to undergraduate engineering and related programmes…
Kerala University has released the Kerala University result 2026. The results have been announced for courses including Master of Arts (MA), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), and Bachelor of Science (BSc) for different semesters.As per the official update, the results include BA and BCom 2nd and 4th semester exams, along with BSc…
By Jug Suraiya Paradoxes and other mischievous pranks our minds play on us. Write on a piece of paper ‘The statement on the reverse is true’. Turn the paper over and write ‘The statement on the other side is false’. Bingo! You’ve created a paradox, a practical joke our mind plays on us. The two…
