A sharp escalation in the Middle East conflict has choked India’s basmati rice shipments, leaving nearly 400,000 metric tons stranded at ports and in transit, while new export deals have come to a halt as freight rates have more than doubled since the US and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend, trade officials told Reuters.India,…
NASA to analyze fermented food samples from space (Image source: nasa.gov) NASA is running a new scientific study on the International Space Station (ISS) to understand how certain fermented foods and useful nutrients behave in space. This research is part of a larger effort to prepare for long missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond….
India women’s cricket team (Photo by PTI) NEW DELHI: India’s women’s cricket team has achieved another historic milestone as they have been nominated for the 2026 Laureus World Team of the Year Award after winning their first-ever World Cup title.The nomination, confirmed by Laureus Sport, makes them the first women’s cricket team to receive this…
A fresh wave of global selling pressure hit Wall Street on Tuesday, as escalating tensions involving Iran deepened fears of prolonged economic disruption. The S&P 500 fell 1.8 per cent in early trade. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 907 points, or 1.9 per cent, as of 9:35 am Eastern time, while the Nasdaq…
Humans aren’t built for tiny tribes anymore. We live in cities, corporations, and digital networks. Yet our brains still operate within social limits — often referred to as Dunbar’s number, roughly 150 meaningful relationships. Gossip helps manage that complexity. Gossip helps spread information about social norms, alliances, and risks. It helps communities coordinate without everyone…
SBI Youth for India Fellowship 2026: Registrations for the SBI Youth for India Fellowship 2026 are open. Read all details given below and apply online. Eligibility Criteria Education: The candidate must have completed a Bachelor’s degree or must be scheduled to complete it on or before 4 October 2026. Age: The candidate must be between…
Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha, right, has a word with teammate Shaheen Shah Afridi during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Februrary 28, 2026. (AP) Senior selection committee member Aleem Dar has resigned from his position with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following the national…
Oil prices spiked sharply on Tuesday as the Iran war disrupted supplies, with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed and key energy infrastructure hit, AFP reported.The Brent North Sea crude contract, the international benchmark, jumped more than eight per cent to $85.12 a barrel, its highest level since July 2024.The main US oil contract, West…
March 3, 2026 will mark the first ‘Lunar Eclipse’ or ‘Chandra Grahan’ of the year. It is being touted as one of the most important days of the year from an astronomical perspective. Tonight, skywatchers across India will get a rare chance to look at a total lunar eclipse, also known as a “Blood Moon”…
Government sources report India has 25 days of crude oil, petrol, and diesel stocks, plus more for other products, totaling about eight weeks amid fears of disruptions from the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. Only 40% of crude imports route through the strait, with steady supplies from Russia and alternatives like West Africa in view. Officials call the…