E85, a blend containing 85% ethanol and 15% petrol, also requires flex-fuel vehicles. (AI image) Even as the country debates the impact of E20 petrol on cars and mileage, oil marketing companies (OMCs) are reluctant to undertake a large-scale rollout of E85 fuel outlets. This comes on the back of an earlier experience with E100…
England pace spearhead Jofra Archer believes bowling in English conditions is a welcome return to “normal cricket” after the batting-friendly surfaces and shorter boundaries of the Indian Premier League (IPL), issuing a subtle warning to India’s young batting unit following their crushing defeat in the third T20I.Archer’s comments came after England dismantled India by 125…
TNPSC announces 839 Diploma and ITI vacancies, including posts in Rural Development Department TNPSC CTS 2026 notification: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has issued the Combined Technical Services (CTS) Examination (Diploma/ITI Level) 2026 notification, announcing recruitment for 839 vacancies across 56 technical posts in various state government departments. The online application process will…
Parents, your child isn’t a showpiece: It’s time to stop these habits It begins from a place of pride and excitement. “My son is just 3, but you know he can count to 100” or “My daughter loves to dance,” these are the common phrases parents say when guests arrive or they meet a relative…
Not every love story is meant to last forever, but many astrologers believe that every meaningful relationship leaves a mark. In spiritual and astrological circles relationships are often seen as opportunities for growth, healing and self-discovery rather than a lifelong commitment. Then there is the idea of a karmic partner vs a life partner, which…
The family of veteran filmmaker and actor Bhagyaraj still feels the pain of his loss just a few days after his demise. Fans and members of the film fraternity have been pouring in heartfelt tributes to the screenwriter-director as his loved ones are yet to come to terms with his absence. One of the recent…
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir New Delhi: On March 8, India scripted history by becoming the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title. Exactly four months and four defeats later, the Indian cricket team, under new captain Shreyas Iyer, has stumbled into uncharted territory, losing four of their last five matches…
Some of the world’s most advanced robots are preparing for an extraordinary expedition to one of the planet’s most dangerous environments. Beginning this July, a fleet of autonomous drones, robotic boats, underwater vehicles and intelligent sensors will travel to Greenland to investigate how its glaciers are melting where they meet the ocean. The mission, known…
NEW DELHI: Congress on Wednesday termed the ministry of environment as “Pravachan mantralay (ministry of sermons)” after the Centre removed four officials from environment minister Bhupender Yadav’s office.In a post on X, Congress member of Rajya Sabha and former environment minister Jairam Ramesh took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed that all…
The Indian government has urged the USTR to withdraw its proposal to levy the additional 12.5% tariff. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration’s Section 301 probe and threat of fresh tariffs has added a layer of uncertainty for several countries including India.The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has advanced one of its two investigations into…
