Nagpur: Solar Industries, a Nagpur-headquartered explosives manufacturer, has signed a definitive agreement to take over South Africa’s Omnia Holdings in a Rs 12,951 crore deal, leading to formation of one of the world’s largest and most integrated blasting solutions platform.Solar would also get access to key international markets, including US, Canada, Australia, Brazil and Indonesia,…
Proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) Some proverbs survive for centuries because they offer practical advice. Others remain popular because they describe people in a way that feels strangely familiar. This saying falls into the second category.Most readers have probably come across it before. It appears in books, social media posts and…
Former US president Barack Obama on Sunday denounced the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, stressing that violence has no place in a democratic society and praising the response of security personnel.In a post on X, Obama said, “Although we don’t yet have the details about the motives behind last night’s shooting at…
Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and David Miller NEW DELHI: Batting in a chase is widely regarded as one of the toughest tasks in cricket, and those who excel under pressure are often counted among the best in the world. One of the first names that comes to mind when discussing chases is none other than…
Bengaluru-based EV maker Ather Energy is gearing up to expand its electric scooter lineup with a new, more accessible model. A test mule of the upcoming Ather EL01 has been spotted testing for the first time. Once launched, this EV will be a rival to models like the Bajaj Chetak and TVS iQube. Ather EL01…
Transform your kitchen scraps into fresh coriander with simple home gardening tips. Discover how to easily grow this essential herb from discarded roots or seeds in small pots. Learn about optimal soil, sunlight, and watering techniques to ensure a continuous supply of fragrant leaves, making your daily cooking a breeze and saving frequent market trips….
Actor Imran Khan, best known for films like ‘Jaane Tu..Ya Jaane Na’, ‘Delhi Belly’, ‘Break Ke Baad’ among others, recently participated in a protest at Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The actor, who is Aamir Khan’s nephew, was briefly detained by the police during the demonstration. Mumbai…
MUMBAI: Private banks’ Q2 FY27 credit and deposit growth got a significant lift from RBI’s concessional dollar-rupee swap facility for FCNR(B) deposits. Banks mobilised billions of dollars and deployed part of the funds through overseas branches, boosting headline balance-sheet growth.The gap between headline and underlying growth was significant. Axis Bank’s advances grew 22.7%, but 18.8%…
In 1909, Charles Doolittle Walcott (first from left) discovered the Burgess Shale formation in British Columbia, revealing exceptionally preserved soft-bodied ancient life. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons Imagine the last day of your mountain trip, the sun setting, the packs packed, your thoughts turning to your journey home. It was at such a time that…
The first Sawan Somwar of 2026 will be celebrated on Monday, August 3, 2026. This is the first Monday of the holy month of Sawan, which will begin on July 30, 2026. Lord Shiva devotees consider Sawan (also called Shravan) as one of the most sacred months. Offering items on the Shivling in Sawan Somwar…
Origin Story: The Tocks Island Dam Controversy The US government once planned to flood a 40-mile stretch of the Delaware River valley to build a massive reservoir, only to cancel the project and turn the acquired land into a sprawling federal parkland.The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, a 70,000-acre national park spanning Pennsylvania and…
A child talks about school, comes home with stories about friends and spends hours chatting with them. But whenever a parent says, “Why don’t you invite your friends home?” He answers rapidly, “No.” Some children do not want their parents meeting their friends at all. They may avoid introducing them, become uncomfortable when parents ask…
