NEW DELHI: Petrol would have cost around Rs 125 a litre in the national capital when global crude prices touched $135 a barrel had oil companies not blended ethanol into the auto fuel, the petroleum ministry said on Friday, defending the programme against what it described as “misleading” claims about its costs, impact on food…
Dolphins frolic in the surf off Long Beach, California — but sightings are more and more rare Ocean temperatures along the California coast have climbed up to 4°C above average, driving whales away from usual feeding spots, starving seabirds, and pushing great white sharks uncomfortably close to public beaches.Data from the US National Oceanic and…
Rinku Singh leads KKR’s run chase against RR at Eden. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders finally ended their long wait for a victory in IPL 2026, edging past Rajasthan Royals by four wickets in a tense finish at Eden Gardens on Sunday. A composed unbeaten 53 from vice-captain Rinku Singh guided KKR…
Stephen Hawking quote of the day Some quotes sound intelligent immediately and then disappear from memory a few minutes later. Others seem to sit quietly in the mind and become more interesting with time. This quote, widely associated with Stephen Hawking, feels like one of those lines that grows heavier the longer a person thinks…
Spain’s Rodri celebrates with the tournament’s best player award after the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Rodri was named the adidas Golden Ball winner after leading Spain to the FIFA World Cup 2026 title, capping a dominant…
Ishan Kishan and Zeeshan Ansari (X) Stand-in Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Ishan Kishan found himself at the centre of a fiery on-field moment during a practice game on Saturday, when teammate Zeeshan Ansari gave him an animated send-off after dismissing him.The incident unfolded in the eighth over of the second innings. Kishan, who looked in sublime…
Esha Deol says she is ‘currently missing’ love, credits Hema Malini and Dharmendra for shaping her idea of romance (Image credits: Instagram) Esha Deol has admitted that love and romance are something she is “currently missing” in her life, while revealing that her belief in relationships remains firmly rooted in the example set by her…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Chennai Super Kings on March 30 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, with the spotlight firmly on 14-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.Renowned for his aggressive strokeplay, Sooryavanshi has already piled up records across formats. He heads into IPL 2026…
Oprah Winfrey’s $25 million, 30-year endowment to Morehouse College redefines educational philanthropy. Moving beyond mere tuition, this initiative fosters holistic development, including leadership training and global expeditions. The world of higher education often looks at major donations in terms of transactional relief. We tend to think that if an affluent individual pays off a large…
Quote of the day by Neil Armstrong (Image source: Wikipedia) There is a clear pattern in human history. People don’t always pick the easiest way. Instead, they often move toward challenges, even when the risks are high and the results are unknown. When we think about space exploration, this idea becomes even clearer. Neil Armstrong,…