NEW DELHI: Accelerated monetisation of highway assets has enabled the NHAI to prepay loans of over Rs 1.2 lakh crore and repay another Rs 31,300 crore since March 2022, reducing its overall debt to just under Rs 2 lakh crore, according to govt data.NHAI’s debt had touched an all-time high of Rs 3.5 lakh crore…
Artists possess a unique ability to perceive subtle details and find meaning in ordinary scenes. Leonardo da Vinci highlighted this special way of seeing the world through deep observation. This keen perception extends beyond visual arts to writing, design, and problem-solving. Artists often sense potential and value in overlooked elements, teaching us to pay closer…
India to face 10% US tarrifs The Trump administration on Thursday imposed new tariffs of 10 per cent and 12.5 per cent on imports from 60 economies, including India, saying the move aims to push trading partners to strengthen enforcement against goods produced using forced labour. India now qualifies for the lower 10% rate after…
Wolf spider on white background. Image Credit: Philip N. Cohen/Wikipedia A study published in ‘Experimental and Applied Entomology’ has explored how spiders could tell what animals are living around them by examining traces of prey DNA left inside their bodies. The research tested how ‘reliable prey DNA’ could be found in wolf spiders after feeding…
Protein: About 40-45g Cook 150g lean chicken mince with onions, tomatoes, peas, ginger, garlic and traditional Indian spices until thick and fragrant. Serve with two whole wheat rotis and a bowl of cucumber raita. It is a comforting dinner that is rich in protein and ideal for busy weeknights. A high-protein dinner does not have…
India has sent out a strong message to Pakistan through Operation Sindoor. Government sources told PTI that the Operation drew new red line for Pakistan and proved that its nulear threat won’t work any longer. “Operation Sindoor was designed to send a clear psychological and strategic message — that terror infrastructure, leadership, and safe havens…
NEW DELHI: Global benchmark Brent crude fell to a three-week low on Tuesday, amid renewed optimism over reopening of Strait of Hormuz, after senior US officials indicated that a deal with Iran could be possible.Brent was trading below the $80-a-barrel mark (9.15 pm) on Tuesday, its lowest level since July 13, down almost 5% in…
R Madhavan praises Amitabh Bachchan’s age-appropriate roles: ‘He’s still giving young actors a run for their money, he’s maintained his own dignity and style’ R Madhavan has often spoken about the challenges of staying relevant in the film industry, and an old interview of the actor has once again caught the attention of fans online….
UPI completes 10 years, growing from 1.8 crore transactions in FY17 to 24,162 crore in FY26 MUMBAI: Nearly one in two real-time payments in the world happen on the UPI platform. From 1.8 crore transactions in FY17, the year it was launched, to 24,162 crore transactions in FY26, UPI transactions have grown 13,000 times.Today, the…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for June 15, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
Matt Holliday’s 62-acre estate with a baseball field and $2 million pool is asking $9.8 millio (Image Credit: Coldwell Banker) A private baseball field, professional lighting, batting cages, an indoor sports court and a swimming pool reportedly worth about $2 million are among the features of a sprawling Oklahoma estate built by former Major League…
Ever since we were children, hooked to watching cartoons on television, followed by heaps of scoldings from parents, we’ve heard the old warning about television rotting your brain, usually said half-jokingly by parents trying to get us off the couch.It turns out that the offhand line might be closer to the truth than anyone realised….
