NEW DELHI: The United States has reiterated its claim, projecting India’s commitment regarding oil purchases from its long-time trade partner Russia as part of the much-awaited trade deal finalised between New Delhi and Washington recently. US envoy Sergio Gor on Friday expressed confidence, saying the US had “seen India diversify the sourcing of oil.” He…
Did alien signals reach Earth? If they did why have they gone undetected For more than six decades, astronomers have listened for possible signals from extraterrestrial civilisations, with no confirmed detection to date. A new statistical study considers a narrower and more uncomfortable possibility. It asks whether one or more alien signals may already have…
Arshiya Das (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: In a region where borders blur into mountains and valleys fold into one another, India’s Northeast has never lacked talent. What it has lacked, for decades, is attention. Its athletes have long defined a culture of discipline that rarely seeks validation from the mainland.And today, riding on India’s unequivocal…
Photo: Hollie Adams- WPA Pool/Getty Images The life of former Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been a whirlwind of royal glamour and recent scandals, from his Jeffrey Epstein ties to fresh legal troubles with UK police. Amid the headlines, curiosity swirls around the woman who has been by his side longer than…
Big Strike in Indian Overseas Bank on 2nd March, All Branches will remain closed The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has come in support of Indian Overseas Bank Officers’ Association (IOBOA) and strike announced on 2nd March 2026. UFBU has written a letter to MD&CEO of Indian Overseas Bank and said that the acts…
Gold is not just another metal. For centuries, the yellow metal has been a symbol of safety and stability, serving as a reliable hedge when markets turn volatile. Centuries ago, kings hoarded it to display their power, then, as nations modernised, central banks began stockpiling gold to shield their economies against crises. But recently, gold…
First wooden satellite developed by Japan aims to reduce space debris and prevent it from re-entering Earth (Credit: Kyoto University) Wood has entered low Earth orbit in a form rarely seen before. In December 2024, five CubeSats were released from the International Space Station, including LignoSat, a small satellite built largely from magnolia timber. The…
Jos Buttler of England makes his way off the field after being dismissed during the 5th T20 International between India and England at Wankhede Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Mumbai, India. (Photo/Getty Images) Jos Buttler says he will not change his batting approach despite a run of low scores in the ongoing T20 World…
In recent days, IT stocks have traded under constant pressure due to concerns related to rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. However, investors may now find some relief, as the country’s IT services industry, once feared to be at risk, could be better positioned to benefit from the AI-driven shift than previously expected, according to a…
In a recent development and to boost tourism, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced plans to set up India’s first National Cow Culture Museum in Mathura. The project is aimed at celebrating the country’s cultural, spiritual and scientific connection to cows. As per media sources, the museum will be developed on the campus of the…