File photo: Moscow pumps face queues amid fuel shortages (Picture credit: Reuters) Russia is importing nearly 270,000 metric tonnes of refined fuel from Asia this month, using ship-to-ship transfers to bring in supplies as repeated Ukrainian attacks on its oil refineries reduce domestic fuel production, according to preliminary shipping data and trade sources cited by…
Indian woman Amitoj Kaur was the sole casualty of the fire that caught her apartment in Nova Scotia, Canada, earlier this month 24-year-old Amitoj Kaur was identified as one of the victims of the tragic fire that caught a residential building in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, earlier this month. Kaur came to Canada to study and…
Seaweed is no longer just an aquatic flora, it has now transformed into a nuisance, especially for scientists. Sargassum, a genus of brown macroalgae that was once largely confined to the Sargasso Sea has evolved into the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt that stretches across 5,000 miles. In May alone, scientists detected 37.5 million tons of…
In a modest classroom in Devlali near Nashik, a schoolteacher quietly uncovered one of the most intriguing patterns in mathematics. Dattatreya Ramchandra Kaprekar, born in 1905, was not part of elite academic circles, yet his fascination with numbers led him to discover a remarkable constant: 6174. What makes this number extraordinary is its behaviour. Apply…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is set to break from the traditional rhythm of a football match, with the…
Kia India has announced that it will increase prices across its entire model portfolio from July 1, 2026. The carmaker said the revision will be up to 2 per cent and has been necessitated by rising input costs and higher operational expenses.The upcoming hike will apply to all Kia models sold in India, including mass-market…
The strange invention called “The Isolator” was conceived by Hugo Gernsback, a prolific inventor and science-fiction writer, in 1925. More than seven decades ago, before anyone talked about noise-cancellation, productivity tools, and deep work techniques, the inventor felt that humans require complete seclusion from everything else to concentrate and be productive. To achieve such an…
NEW DELHI: A long chapter in Mumbai Indians history has come to an end, with former India all-rounder Robin Singh officially announcing his departure from the franchise after a 16-year association.Robin confirmed on Friday that he has parted ways with both Mumbai Indians and their overseas sister franchise MI Emirates, bringing to a close one…
Kyle Bylin, left and Jeremy Morrison, right/Image : WDAY News A Christmas gift has led to a life-changing discovery for two families in the United States after DNA testing revealed that two men were accidentally switched at birth nearly four decades ago. The families are now suing a North Dakota hospital, saying they were deprived…
MUMBAI: Foreign fund buying helped sensex settle marginally higher on Monday, despite crude oil prices continuing the recent uptrend and rupee hitting a new record low against the dollar. Some short covering during the closing hours of the day’s session also helped the up move on Dalal Street, market players said.With fresh tensions brewing between…
On August 18, 2026, the Libra Moon highlights the importance of collaboration and mutual understanding. This celestial event influences how all zodiac signs approach negotiations, partnerships, and financial decisions. Tailored guidance on maintaining personal boundaries and enhancing work strategies is offered to each sign. Additionally, lucky numbers and colors are included to support daily social…
Paraguay’s Gustavo Gomez, left, celebrates after winning the World Cup Round of 32 match against Germany. (AP Photo) FIFA has broken its silence over the controversial VAR decision that overshadowed Germany’s shock FIFA World Cup 2026 exit, insisting the disallowed extra-time goal against Paraguay was in line with new refereeing guidelines introduced before the tournament.The…
