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…
When whales fight, the shrimp’s back gets broken. “When whales fight, the shrimp’s back gets broken.”It takes just eight words to describe a truth that has shaped history, politics, workplaces, and even family life.The Korean proverb 고래 싸움에 새우 등 터진다 (Gorae ssaume saeu deung teojinda) paints an unforgettable image: Two enormous whales locked in…
The controversy surrounding CBSE’s On-Screen Marking portal has evolved into a larger debate on cybersecurity, accountability and digital governance. As an IIT-led panel prepares its final report, the episode highlights the challenges of securing high-stakes examination systems and raises important questions about how public institutions manage and monitor critical digital infrastructure. The controversy around the…
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have been spending time away from the noise of fame at their London home. Known for fiercely guarding their privacy, the star couple recently offered a rare glimpse into their personal world — rooted in faith, calm and togetherness.Photos from their London residence showed Virat and Anushka performing a religious…
The sun stands for warmth, strength, and new beginnings. Across Indian cultures, it also symbolises clarity and inner power. Many parents look for baby names inspired by the sun, but without falling into overused or predictable choices. Below is a carefully curated list of 10 modern, Indian-rooted baby names that reflect the idea of shining…
BENGALURU: Reliance Industries on Thursday said JioMart is on track to become India’s second-largest quick commerce player, underscoring intensifying competition among rapid-delivery platforms even as rivals await their latest quarterly results.In its earnings presentation, Reliance said JioMart’s hyperlocal commerce business recorded a daily run-rate of about 1.6 million orders during the December quarter. Online average…
MUMBAI: Torrent Power is buying L&T’s coal-fired power plant in Punjab in a Rs 6,889-crore enterprise value deal, marking its entry into northern India’s fast-growing power market. The acquisition includes Rs 3,661 crore in upfront cash, while Torrent will also take on Rs 3,228 crore of Nabha Power’s debt.Nabha Power runs a 1,400MW thermal plant…
Father and son Leon and Johnny Hamui. (Photo Credit: PEOPLE) Every Father’s Day brings its own rituals. Some sons gift their dads. Some gather around dining tables. Some revisit old photographs and old memories. For Leon Hamui and his son Johnny, this Father’s Day carried something they never imagined they would share: matching scars across…
Aquarius, this week moves like the sea under changing winds. One day calm, the next day choppy, then suddenly clear again. The reason is the Moon’s shifting mood across your zones of work and reputation, while Saturn’s steady pressure keeps asking for maturity in your choices. Early in the week, you may feel a strange…
Report’s findings show a significant turnaround in banking efficiency from FY15 to FY26. MUMBAI: A report published by the PM Economic Advisory Council has called for further consolidation of banks to create a few large institutions of similar size without compromising competition, as reforms over the past decade have sharply improved banking efficiency and reduced…
