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OMCs may be losing Rs 5/L on petrol, Rs 23 on diesel: ICRA NEW DELHI: A surge in global crude prices due to renewed hostilities has started hitting the oil marketing companies, with state-owned fuel retailers estimated to be losing around Rs 5 per litre on petrol and Rs 23 on diesel, ratings agency ICRA…
Creating a multi-layered security grid in Delhi, one Brics at a time NEW DELHI: When the ‘Flying Kremlin’ and other ultra-secure aircraft touch down in Delhi this weekend, they won’t just bring Russian President Vladimir Putin and other high-profile world leaders to the Brics Summit, they will land with a fully autonomous fortress-on-wheels featuring personal…
Roundthwaite Common, Tebay An ambitious upland restoration project in Cumbria has turned a once-bare area of sheep-grazed fell into a thriving habitat, bringing back lost native woodland and attracting 11 new breeding bird species since 2016. The project at Tebay Common began in 2012 through a partnership between local farmers, landowner Lonsdale Estates, and the…
Fans of the ‘Game Of Thrones’ universe could not believe their eyes when a social media post claimed that Christopher Nolan could direct the first big-screen ‘Game of Thrones’.A post that went viral online, claimed that Nolan is being eyed to helm the film titled ‘Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest’. While the news sparked buzz…
NEW DELHI: Senior executives from Meta India, appeared before National Commission for Protection of Child Rights Wednesday in connection with the inquiry instituted to investigate the allegations linked to circulation of child sexual exploitative abuse material (CSEAM) on Instagram.The details of those present from Meta and the questioning and cross-examination that would have followed were…
A tiny insect became one of the earliest living passengers sent towards space, long before astronauts were routinely orbiting Earth. In 1947, fruit flies were loaded onto a captured German V-2 rocket in New Mexico as scientists began testing what happened to life above the atmosphere. The experiment was primitive by modern standards, but it…
The creators of the long-running and enthusiastically insolent TV show “South Park” aren’t known to be huge fans of President Donald Trump. However, they’ve decided to adopt one of his ideas – in a way.They’re changing – at least for the moment – the name of the popular series, which just won the Emmy for…
Floral names do not have to be limited to familiar choices such as Rose, Lily or Daisy. Names such as Linnea, Freesia, Zinnia and Daphne offer less conventional alternatives while retaining a clear connection to the natural world. For parents seeking a distinctive name with a botanical touch, these flowers can provide plenty of inspiration….
Can aluminium foil keep ants away from your kitchen? The viral hack explained Ants finding their way into an Indian kitchen is a frustration nearly everyone’s dealt with; a single dropped grain of sugar seems to summon an entire trail within hours. So it’s no surprise that a viral hack claiming aluminium foil can keep…
General:Luck walks beside you today, though it doesn’t make you completely calm. Jupiter, your ruler, is supportive of gains and good news but the Moon keeps the mind disoriented, just like a bird that moves across branches.Even with that inner flutter, the day is good. In fact, better than expected in some ways. Doors open,…
