At times, things go wrong even when you try with all your might to ensure they are right. It was in the 1970s, that Times Beach, a small town in Missouri, attempted to solve a common problem for dirt roads by spreading residual oil to reduce dust. Years later, it was discovered that some of…
More than 1.18 lakh Central Government employees and eligible retirees have opted for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) since its rollout, the government informed Parliament on Monday.In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the total number of UPS subscribers stood at 1,18,195 as of July 19, 2026. This…
Quote of the day by Marco Rubio on what American Dream means to him. Long before he became the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio introduced himself as An American Son in his 2012 memoir. At that time, he was a Florida Senator, and also an embodiment of American Dream. Throughout his career which he never…
Gold and silver retained a positive outlook, with analysts pointing to continued gains while also flagging elevated volatility and periods of consolidation. Domestic gold futures rose nearly 2% during last week to close at Rs 1.54 lakh per 10 grams, while MCX silver gained 1.9% to Rs 2.35 lakh per kg. Internationally, Comex gold advanced…
ExtraEmily (Image Via Getty) ExtraEmily has been banned from Twitch once again after a dangerous moment during a June 28 IRL stream raised fresh concerns about distracted driving. A clip from the livestream showed the streamer looking away from the road while reading chat, nearly leading to a crash before she quickly regained control of…
Every once in a while, the sky creates a transition that feels symbolic.This Super New Moon is one such moment.The Amavasya begins with the Moon exalted in Taurus under Rohini Nakshatra, known for nourishment, abundance and stability. By the time the tithi concludes, the Moon moves to Gemini and Mrigashira Nakshatra, carrying the energy towards…
Srinath Narayanan is India’s man to count on NEW DELHI: It was the final round of the Global Chess League (GCL) round-robin last Saturday in Bengaluru, and American Gambits needed a big win, with an eight-point margin, to reach the final. Mumba Masters were the opponents. As the match wore on, the Gambits, playing with…
RBI said that the domestic economy has navigated a “tumultuous phase” MUMBAI: Liquidity conditions have improved further, supporting robust credit growth even as India’s external sector remains steady with an improving outlook aided by foreign investment inflows, RBI said in its latest State of the Economy report, noting that the domestic economy has navigated a…
Bitumen prices remain elevated in India as supply improves but crude sourcing challenges keep road construction costs high NEW DELHI: India had faced a severe bitumen shortage at the peak of the West Asia crisis despite receiving crude supplies from Russia. The reason was that Russian oil is predominantly “sweet crude”, making it unsuitable for…
Many homes prefer a small waterfall Buddha to decorate their space. It is a mixture of the sound of flowing water and the presence of Buddha. According to Vastu Shastra, if placed in the right way, this kind of decorative piece can help in creating a peaceful and harmonious environment. Best placement direction Generally Vastu…