NEW DELHI: India’s crude imports from Russia surged in March, with purchases at nearly Rs 5.3 billion (about $6.2 billion) compared with Rs 1.4 billion ($1.6 billion) the previous month, amid the military conflict in West Asia and closure of the Strait of Hormuz.In its latest analysis of Russian fossil fuel exports and sanctions, Centre…
Boiling fresh rosemary for 15 minutes releases antimicrobial molecules and polyphenols, transforming water vapor into an air purification agent. Imagine entering a house where there’s a pot filled with rosemary cooking on the stovetop, and being engulfed with an aroma that is at once fresh yet grounding. Grandmothers for many generations have depended upon this…
Quote of the day by Rosalind Franklin (Image source: Britannica) Some scientists stand out not only for their discoveries, but also for how clearly they saw responsibility and progress. One such person was Rosalind Franklin. She was famous for her groundbreaking work on DNA structure, and she also believed strongly that scientific work should have…
Students shall be slow today. The mind wanders, and concentration comes in patches. Don’t fight your brain. Use short study bursts, then a break, then return Your name carries weight today. Seniors and superiors offer honour and support, and it comes because Mercury aligns well with Jupiter, making your words sharper and your timing better…
France’s interior minister is seeking to block US rapper Kanye West from performing in the southern city of Marseille in June due to his antisemitic remarks, a source close to the minister told AFP on Tuesday. French minister seeks to ban Kanye West concert Interior Minister Laurent Nunez is “highly determined” to ban the June…
Winter mornings often bring foggy windows due to household humidity. Instead of costly insulation checks, a simple DIY dehumidifier using a bowl of salt water can effectively combat condensation. A typical sight on winter mornings is that of thick mist clinging to the inside surface of the windows. This is quite a frequent problem and…
BENGALURU: In the race to find safer and cheaper alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, scientists in Bengaluru may have found a promising step forward, by fixing a problem that has long held aluminium batteries back.A research team led by Kavita Pandey of the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), a Department of Science and…
At work, you’ll deliver. People respond to your calm approach, and your boss may notice your reliability in a meeting or while handling a client call. Don’t hide behind modesty. Share your updates clearly. Success comes from all corners today, and you’ll feel it in your bones. The Moon supports you, and Jupiter’s aspect opens…
Shakti Mohan has opened up about her much-loved on-screen pairing with Raghav Juyal on the reality show Dance Plus, revealing that while audiences adored their chemistry, their bond off-screen was rooted in friendship and mutual respect. Shakti admitted that the romantic angle between them was largely created for the show, and it felt unusual at…
Storing tomatoes in the refrigerator can destroy their flavour and texture. Scientific evidence shows that cold temperatures cause irreversible damage to the volatile compounds responsible for a tomato’s taste and aroma. There’s a certain disappointment in taking a big bite out of a beautifully red tomato that lacks any taste whatsoever. While it appears perfect…