Representative image (File photo) MUMBAI: RBI has barred defaulting borrowers from buying back properties acquired by lenders to satisfy a defaulter’s debt, tightening norms for resolution of stressed accounts under its new directions effective Oct 1, 2026.Defaulters and their related parties, as defined under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, cannot repurchase such assets from…
Ignoring red flags in the early stages of dating is often misunderstood as being “naive” or “blind in love.” However, psychological studies show that there are many other reasons for this type of behavior. In the first place, human brains are predisposed to socialization, and there areseveral cognitive biases and psychological needs that prevent people…
The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is one of the world’s fastest and most poisonous snakes. However, in spite of being known as black mamba, there is one interesting feature about this creature that most people aren’t aware of—the black mamba isn’t actually black in color.In fact, the body of this snake can be olive, grey,…
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 11:58 PM, the Moon will move into the sign of Virgo. In this position, it will be in direct opposition to Saturn. This transit can increase the mind’s sensitivity to small details, practicality and alertness. Virgo is associated with daily habits, routine, health, work, service and organisation. The Moon…
More than 40 years after the Mount St. Helens eruption buried a Washington river valley under volcanic sediment, 58 relocated beavers have helped restore the damaged landscape. (Representational AP photo) More than four decades after the 1980 eruption of Mount St Helens, one family in the US state of Washington has watched a damaged landscape…
The Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the MSME Development Act to improve liquidity, strengthen the Udyam portal, decriminalise minor offences, and speed up payment resolution for small businesses. (Representative image) NEW DELHI: The Centre is planning to use new tools to enhance liquidity for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and will move amendments…
Nearly four years after losing the welterweight championship he held for more than three years, Kamaru Usman believes he still has enough left to become a two-division UFC champion.Saturday night’s UFC Fight Night main event at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on July 19 against former middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis is the next…
For decades, wind turbines have followed the same basic design: towering structures fitted with enormous rotating blades that convert wind into electricity. As manufacturers compete to build ever-larger turbines with blades stretching more than 100 metres, one Spanish company has taken a completely different approach. Instead of spinning blades, its device is a slender vertical…
Prabhas is making headlines again with his next movie ‘Fauzi,’ directed by Hanu Raghavapudi. The film has become one of the most talked-about projects in Indian cinema even before its release due to its grand scale and historical backdrop. Set in the pre-Independence era, the movie ‘Fauzi’ promises a blend of action, patriotism, romance and…
With the launch of a hydrogen train, India has undoubtedly taken a big leap in the sphere of greener transportation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered train. This ushers India into a group of select countries that have hydrogen trains. India’s first hydrogen-powered train has 10 coaches, with the capacity…
Life on Earth isn’t just about the flora and fauna anymore, microplastics have entered the equation deep enough to reach the surface levels of vast oceans that no human has ever seen. Plastic pollution has become a global environmental crisis with an estimated 11 million tons of plastic entering the oceans annually. As larger plastic…
Palmistry says that certain distinct marks on the palm can point to success, leadership, respect and powerful luck. These indicators are often linked with Rajyog-like results. Rajyog is not always synonymous with being the king. In terms of modern life, it can mean success after a time of struggle, public recognition, authority, high standing and…
