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MUMBAI: Tata Steel will acquire just over 50% stake in Thriveni Pellets for Rs 636 crore as part of its expansion strategy. Thriveni Pellets operates a 4-million-ton pellet plant in Jajpur, Odisha, and a 212km slurry pipeline. The remaining 49.99% stake is held by BSE-listed Lloyds Metals & Energy. Iron ore pellets are a key…
Isro delivers its heaviest punch as Bahubali puts BlueBird into orbit SRIHARIKOTA: Baahubali sent BlueBird to the heavens. India’s space ambitions gained new heights and heft. Isro capped 2025 with a flawless heavy-lift statement Wednesday, as its LVM3 rocket — nicknamed Baahubali — hurled the US communications satellite BlueBird Block-2 into low Earth orbit, the…
Kerala fireworks unit blast NEW DELHI: At least eight people were killed and several others sustained burn injuries after a blast at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Mundathikode of Kerala’s Thrissur district on Tuesday, officials said. Around 40 people were suspected to have been present at the time of the explosion. A government official who…
A viral ‘7-Second Challenge’ is baffling internet users, tasking them to find a hidden dog amidst a sea of pandas. This visual puzzle tests perception by forcing the brain to filter repetitive patterns. Experts suggest scanning in a ‘Z’ shape or focusing on subtle details to succeed. Have you ever stared at a screen, convinced…
Behavioural science has an interesting take on why countries like US, Russia are now totally ignoring a rules-based system: old habits change when new rewards seem, even if wrongly, more lucrative than older ones Charles Duhigg, in The Power of Habit , says that most human behaviour follows a simple loop: a cue triggers an…
Amid the ongoing debate around the use of cuss words in stand-up comedy, comedian Zakir Khan has shared his perspective on veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar’s recent remarks. The discussion comes at a time when comedians and their content are facing heightened scrutiny, following controversies around viral clips and backlash against shows like Samay…
Karnataka vs Jammu & Kashmir Live Score, Ranji Trophy Final: Jammu and Kashmir stand on the brink of history as they prepare for their maiden Ranji Trophy final, but their dream run faces its toughest challenge against seasoned giants Karnataka. The underdog side’s journey has been defined by grit and determination, yet overcoming a team…
Ankita Raina (Photo by DLTA) NEW DELHI: When this writer spoke to the Indian team ahead of Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie in New Delhi, Ankita Raina categorically pointed out that she wasn’t done playing singles. She was right. The 33-year-old had played as recently as March 23 at the W15 in…
NEW DELHI: There was a time when the road to power in Delhi ran through regional parties. In the age of coalition governments, leaders like Lalu Yadav and Ram Vilas Paswan flaunted their titles of “kingmaker” and “weathervane”, while former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee could only blame the regional satraps for the collapse of…
plain, roasted (without salt, please) mixed into poha, upma, dalia sprinkled on curd or salad blended into smoothies added to laddoos or chikki in winter A lot of Indian households already make til and gud laddoos in winter. You can simply add crushed sunflower seeds to that mixture. Your skin gets extra nourishment while you…
