Mumbai: Ingredion Inc, US-based ingredient solutions multinational company in the food, beverages and pharma sectors, is investing nearly Rs 200 crore in Ahmedabad-based Sanstar Ltd, a leading corn-based specialty products and ingredient solutions firm through the preferential allotment route. The investment by the US major is part of a strategic partnership between the two companies…
The Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Education Board announced the 2026 results for Munshi/Maulvi and Alim examinations, recording an overall pass percentage of 88.26%. Girls outshone boys in both secondary and senior secondary categories. The examinations were conducted under CCTV monitoring, as the state government stressed transparency and efforts to modernise madarsa education across Uttar Pradesh. The…
China’s exports grew at a faster-than-predicted pace in May, supported by strong overseas demand for semiconductors, electric vehicles and other technology-related products, even as geopolitical tensions and elevated energy prices weighed on global trade.Data released by China’s customs agency on Tuesday showed exports rose 19.4 per cent year-on-year in May, up from April’s 14.1 per…
As freshwater shortages intensify around the world, scientists are searching for technologies that can do more than simply desalinate seawater. One of the biggest challenges is treating oil-contaminated seawater, where conventional desalination systems often fail because oil clogs membranes, blocks water transport and reduces efficiency. Researchers have now developed a multifunctional Janus hydrogel membrane that…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: A subdued outing with the bat could not stop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from scripting history as the teenage sensation rewrote the record books during Rajasthan Royals’ 40-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Wednesday.The 15-year-old opener managed just 8 off 11 balls in a low-scoring contest at the…
Viral 1983 World Cup party bill is fake, says Kirti Azad (Image: X) Former Indian cricketer and World Cup winner Kirti Azad has firmly dismissed a viral social media image that falsely claimed to show that show hotel bill from India’s iconic 1983 World Cup victory celebrations. Taking to X, the 1983 World Cup-winning star…
Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan has criticised the current state of Bollywood music, calling Gen-Z songs “jarring noise.” In a recent interaction, he said excessive sound is overpowering meaningful lyrics, affecting both songs and films. He stressed that music plays a key role in a film’s success and warned that unless balance is restored between melody…
Scientists involved in planetary formation studies, meteorites, and early solar system investigations have been wondering about the origins of the ingredients that made up the planet Earth. Studies on carbonaceous chondrites, isotopic compositions, and planetary accretion have shown that the elements needed for life on Earth, such as carbon, water, and volatiles, could have come…
A World War II scientist, Percy Spencer, accidentally discovered the microwave’s cooking potential when his candy bar melted near a magnetron. This led to experiments with popcorn and eggs, revealing how microwave energy rapidly heats food. Image Credits: Wikipedia We instinctively grab our microwaves without giving them a second thought. The appliance is right there…
How delays in IDR and PSLF approvals are impacting young professionals’ financial stability More than 643,000 federal student loan borrowers in the United States are currently caught in a growing administrative backlog, awaiting either approval for more affordable repayment plans or long-promised loan forgiveness. The figures, disclosed in a recent court filing and first reported…