The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 37,500 crore scheme to promote coal and lignite gasification projects, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said, positioning the initiative as a major step towards cleaner coal utilisation, energy security and import substitution.The scheme aims to accelerate the conversion of coal and lignite into synthesis gas, or syngas,…
MUMBAI: Noel Tata has voted against the reappointment of Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh as trustees of Tata Education and Development Trust (TEDT), the largest corpus trust within Tata Trusts, in a move that widens fault lines within one of India’s most powerful philanthropic structures. It marks the first time Noel has made his opposition…
Banknotes serve as a canvas for national identity, history, and lineage. Increasingly, countries are featuring female pioneers, artists, and leaders on their currency. Nations like Australia, England, Canada, Mexico, and Samoa are recognizing the significant contributions of women by placing them on their banknotes, reflecting a commitment to gender parity and diverse representation. Banknotes are…
The Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE) has declared the Madhyamik Class 10 and Higher Secondary (HS) Class 12 results 2026 today, May 8, at around 12:15 PM. Students who appeared for the examinations can check and download their scorecards from the official website, tbresults.tripura.gov.in.This year, a total of 32,184 students appeared for the TBSE…
Manas Dhamne (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: Manas Dhamne has had things going in a linear trajectory for him. An M15 tournament win in Zahra, Kuwait in February. Wildcards into the Miami Open and Madrid Open qualifying rounds. And surges in the ATP Challengers while trying to break through the bigger obstacles. While navigating this journey…
A fresh issue has surfaced for Dhanush’s upcoming film ‘Kara,’ just two days ahead of its planned April 30 release. After failing to sort out the issue in the Tamil Film Producer’s Council, a petition was submitted to the Madras High Court requesting that the movie be stopped due to a title dispute. The title…
This week asks you to roll up your sleeves, Sagittarius. The first half feels like climbing a steady slope, not impossible, just demanding. Mars pushes you to prove yourself, and you’ll notice you cannot get away with half effort. If you have been delaying a task, the week will not let you. The good part…
KKR retire jersey No. 12 in honour of Andre Russell ahead of IPL 2026. (Pic credit: KKR) KOLKATA: In a unique gesture, the Kolkata Knight Riders retired their jersey No. 12 which used to be worn by Andre Russell. The West Indies cricketer announced his retirement from the IPL last November after playing for KKR…
The last of Indian film music’s living legends, Asha Bhosle, passed away at Breach Candy Hospital on Sunday at the age of 92. With a career spanning over seven decades, she won hearts across India and globally. She was hospitalised a day earlier due to cardiac and respiratory complications that led to multi-organ failure. Her…
Dopamine burnout reflects a modern imbalance between constant stimulation and the brain’s natural reward system. Overexposure to quick rewards, stress, and digital habits can dull motivation and excitement. There was a time when small wins felt big. A message from a friend, a weekend plan, even a good meal could lift the mood. Now, for…