NEW DELHI: As the world scrambles to recover from the biggest energy shock in decades triggered by the West Asia conflict, India should be cautious about relying on traditional supply assumptions, particularly its proximity to the West Asia for sourcing oil and gas, ONGC chairman and CEO Arun Kumar Singh said on Friday. India, which…
Varanasi hits you the second you arrive. It just feels ancient. Between the constant temple chants, and the endless stretch of the Ganga, the city creates an atmosphere that sticks with you. This is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, and here everything revolves around the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the river ghats….
US inflation climbed to a fresh three-year high in May, driven largely by rising energy prices linked to global supply disruptions following the Iran conflict, according to official data released on Wednesday.The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.2% in May compared to a year earlier, up from 3.8% in April, the US labour department said.It…
Each spring in Kyoto arrives with a quiet anticipation. Buds swell, branches soften, and for a brief, luminous moment, cherry blossoms transform the landscape into something almost unreal. For Prof Yasuyuki Aono, this annual spectacle was not merely a cultural ritual but a lifelong pursuit of precision. A researcher at Osaka Metropolitan University, he spent…
File photo of India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav. (AP) New Delhi: Suryakumar Yadav is woefully out of form and a troubled wrist has only aggravated the situation. He will be the hot topic of discussion when the men’s senior selection committee meets to pick squads for the T20I series versus Ireland and England. It’s rare…
In the early years of the 20th century, conservation in the United States was still taking shape as a profession rather than a philosophy. Forests were being mapped, species counted, land divided into managed zones with a confidence that nature could be organised if only enough data were gathered. Among the young men entering that…
India faces greater exposure. It depends heavily on the Gulf region not just for crude oil but also for liquefied petroleum gas. (AI image) India and China, among the largest economies in Asia, are staring at a supply crunch for their energy needs as the Middle East conflict drags on. Asia’s biggest crude importers have…
The USS Samuel B. Roberts, discovered in 2022 at a depth of seven kilometers, is the deepest shipwreck ever found. Extreme pressure and cold in the Hadal Zone significantly slow down decay, preserving the ship. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons The exact location of the USS Samuel B. Roberts, or “Sammy B,” was a point of…
A very simple upgrade is removing outdated lights like tube lights and replacing them with better lighting. It will not require any additional expenditure but will significantly enhance the mood of the room. Thus, luxury does not mean lavish expenditure; it is all about making smart choices. Home interior luxury is not necessarily about high…
Mukesh Khanna continues to stay relevant in public discourse, largely due to the enduring popularity of his superhero avatar in Shaktimaan. Adding to the conversation, veteran actor Surendra Pal, who shared screen space with him in both Shaktimaan and Mahabharat, recently reflected on their bond and professional journey together.In an interview with Sidharth Kannan, Surendra…