Iran doubles petrol prices Iran has doubled the price of petrol for consumers who exceed their monthly quota, putting a higher cost on heavy fuel use as households already grapple with falling purchasing power and soaring inflation.The revised rate came into effect early Tuesday and applies to purchases above 110 litres (29 gallons) a month….
Duleep Trophy final Live: East Zone moved into a position of overwhelming strength in the Duleep Trophy final after a record-breaking batting display against South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday. Ishan Kishan and Kumar Kushagra turned the contest heavily in East Zone’s favour as they powered their side to 708 before being…
Representative image of DNA All life on Earth, from bacteria to blue whales, writes its genetic instructions using the same four-letter alphabet. These four DNA bases, usually referred to as A, T, C and G, pair up in predictable ways to store and pass on the information needed for life. Now, researchers at UC San…
Every household ends up with a steady stream of empty plastic bottles, and most of them go straight into the recycling pile without a second thought. Before they do, it’s worth knowing just how useful a clean, empty bottle actually is in a garden, turning into planters, irrigation systems, and protective covers with nothing more…
With Saturn transiting through Pisces, today is a day when your words can carry amazing power, urging thoughtful exchanges. The Moon’s presence in Cancer puts a spotlight on personal relationships and discussions with partners. It’s a perfect time to refine expectations in work dynamics, ensuring that responsibilities feel fair and balanced. Saturn in Pisces gives…
The third installment of ‘The Inbetweeners’ film has officially been confirmed. The original cast will be getting back together on screen after 12 years. (Instagram) ‘The Inbetweeners’ are back! In a recent report, it was revealed that the original cast members of ‘The Inbetweeners’ are getting the band back together for a brand new film…
Viswanathan Anand loses on time to Magnus Carlsen (GCL Photos) BENGALURU: The fast-paced world of chess has seen many terms evolve over time. “Flagging” is one of them. It generally refers to winning a game purely on time when an opponent’s clock hits 0:00, regardless of the evaluation on the board. From the perspective of…
Dedicated Freight Corridor to become fully operational as PM Modi set to inaugurate final three sections of Western DFC, linking JNPT Port to Dadri. (Representative Image) NEW DELHI: Nearly 20 years after the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) project was approved, India’s freight rail network linking eastern, northern and western regions will become fully operational Tuesday,…
Asian markets were mixed, with South Korea and Taiwan among the markets showing gains, while Hong Kong and Australia traded lower. The Hang Seng Index fell 141.87 points, or 0.56%, to 25,271.25. South Korea’s Kospi gained 133.69 points, or 1.91%, to 7,129.08, while Taiwan’s index rose 184.81 points, or 0.39%, to 47,511.08. Japan’s Nikkei was…
East Zone’s captain Ishan Kishan plays a shot on day 2 of the Duleep Trophy 2026-27 final cricket match between South Zone and East Zone, in Chennai. (PTI) CHENNAI: Ishan Kishan has developed a habit of saving his best for the big occasion. Last year, he led Jharkhand to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title…
