NEW DELHI: With the fertiliser subsidy, other West Asia related spends and initiatives, such as the electronics manufacturing push through schemes for semiconductors and mobiles adding to the Centre’s expenditure, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman may seek Parliamentary approval for additional spending, without losing sight of the overall fiscal situation.The discussion around the need for Parliamentary…
Representative Image of eggshells being processed to extract calcium carbonate for bacterial growth experiments in a laboratory (AI Generated Image) A seventh grader from Palatine, Illinois, has turned eggshells into calcium carbonate crystals and used them to investigate whether the mineral can affect bacterial growth. Shrikari Punjala, a student at Quest Academy, is one of…
Selma Blair arrested for physically assaulting flight attendants. Actor Selma Blair was arrested Sunday at John F Kennedy Airport in New York on allegations that she assaulted flight attendants on a Delta Air Lines flight. The Delta Air Lines flight 938 was parked at the gate when the incident allegedly happened. The flight reached JFK…
Virat Kohli leads IPL 2026 Orange Cap list Virat Kohli, the all-time leading run-scorer in IPL history with 8,889 runs, has surged to the top of the Orange Cap standings in IPL2026. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru star has been in sublime form, amassing 228 runs from five matches at an average of 57.00 and a…
Independence Day is more than a reminder of India’s freedom. For parents, it can also be a chance to think about another kind of independence: preparing children to become responsible, confident, and caring individuals. Children do not learn responsibility from one big lesson. They learn it through small things they do every day: putting away…
Quote of the day by Diane Keaton: ‘Babies laugh three thousand times a day. Adults twenty, if we’re lucky,’ powerful words of wisdom on life, laughter and how easily one forgets the true meaning of happiness with age Somewhere between growing up and keeping up with life, laughter often gets pushed to the side. Diane Keaton’s…
General:Go gently today. The Moon, your ruler, is under strain, and that can make small things feel heavier than they are. A piece of news, a comment from someone, or a pointless delay may pull your mood down for a while. Don’t hand the whole day over to one dark cloud.Safety matters more than speed…
An Australian traveller exploring India says one thing has surprised him more than anything else: just how different one part of the country can feel from another.From riding camels across the deserts of Rajasthan to exploring the Himalayas and learning to paraglide in Himachal Pradesh, Lewis Pullman has been sharing snippets of his travels online….
For the first time since she began her education, Harita Bhadra gave herself a year without having to divide her attention between studies and athletics.Last year, she graduated from Loughborough University in the UK with a BSc in Sports Science, Coaching and Physical Education. This year, she decided to focus only on athletics.The decision has…
Today, the Moon is in Capricorn which may elevate work-related pressures and concerns. Each zodiac sign receives specific guidance regarding managing commitments and communication. Responding promptly to work inquiries and updates is particularly emphasized for individuals. It is encouraged to maintain a steady routine while balancing professional activities and personal life. Overall, investing in work…
Soorya Krishnamoorthy passes away at 78; former ISRO scientist who built Soorya Festival; championed. Soorya Krishnamoorthy, the renowned performing arts expert, playwright, screenwriter and cultural organiser, has passed away at the age of 78. He passed away in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday while undergoing treatment for a liver-related illness, as reported by Asianet News. Soorya Krishnamoorthy’s…
Citing an example, it said a typical firm operating in India currently navigates an archaic and disconnected web of regulations consisting of 1,536 distinct Acts, which collectively impose 69,233 separate compliance requirements and mandate 6,618 independent statutory filings across the three tiers of govt. NEW DELHI: Stakeholders have informed a parliamentary committee that despite multi-phased…
