NEW DELHI: Amid the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and resultant spike in crude oil prices, the Indian Navy has made public its maritime security strategy, released recently by Navy chief Admiral D K Tripathi, which mentions Hormuz as “primary area” of interest, among other such “choke points”.Maritime choke points in the Indian…
Oil products now account for a much larger share of India’s exports to several destinations. India’s oil-products export map is expanding and the country is fast emerging as an important ‘swing supplier’ in the world’s refined fuel markets as the Middle East crisis continues to disrupt flows.As TOI recently reported, Singapore has become India’s third-largest…
Zvezdelina Stankova, professor of mathematics at UC Berkeley. (Photo: UC Berkeley) A mathematics professor at the University of California, Berkeley, has raised fresh concerns about the academic preparedness of students at one of the US’ most selective public universities, saying some calculus students now arrive with gaps that extend well below college-level mathematics.In an opinion…
Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians players after the match at Wankhede stadium. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings continued their dominant run in the ongoing IPL 2026 season, dismantling Mumbai Indians by seven wickets to climb to the top of the points table on Thursday. The victory ensured Punjab remain the only unbeaten side…
Abhishek Sharma (ANI Photo) The SRH opener’s 135* against DC was an innings built on a subtle shift in geometry, balance & intentTill Tuesday night at Uppal, Abhishek Sharma had begun to look a touch too readable. The talent was never in doubt and neither was the intent, but bowlers had started to guide him…
There’s a bright, usable energy in the day, Cancer. You wake with more heart than usual, and that matters. The Moon supports your daily rhythm, while Jupiter adds faith, so confidence rises in a natural way.You may move through tasks with real enthusiasm, not forced motivation. That’s rare enough to enjoy. A family function, community…
In an electrifying first half, Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick, guiding France to a decisive 4-1 victory over Norway. (AP Photo) Reigning Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele put on a breathtaking first-half masterclass, netting a sensational hat-trick to power France to a commanding 4-1 victory over Norway at the Gillette Stadium on Friday. With this…
(Pic courtesy: Leandro Justen) We all have skeletons in our closet. Most of us do, if not all. Perhaps it’s a regret you can’t quite shake off, a confession that was never made, or a truth that’s bitter to let go. The thing is, secrets get heavy. They take up space. And they whisper at…
IBPS Clerk 2026 registration deadline extended; check eligibility, fees and exam dates IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has extended the last date to apply online for the IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026, also known as CRP CSA-XVI. Eligible candidates can now submit their applications and pay the prescribed fee until…
Rohtak: In a major push to make competitive exam preparation accessible to government school students, education minister Mahipal Dhanda on Monday launched the new session of the ‘Super 40’ programme in Rohtak, calling it a “transformational model in public education.”The initiative, aimed at providing high-quality coaching for JEE, NEET and NDA aspirants, was launched at…
Photo: NOAA Fisheries West Coast Humans are considered creatures with great emotional intelligence, caring deeply for their young and loved ones. However, we rarely realise that animals, including those swimming through vast waters, can also care for their young so deeply that their actions can move even the hardest of human hearts.One such incident is…
There are days when you feel fresh on the skin which is among the days. Venus adds a touch of charm, the Moon brings you joy and you have an ethereal enthusiasm that people will notice without trying to be too much. There is motion in the daytime however it is like a pleasant experience,…
