NEW DELHI: In a first for the road sector, govt has used waste plastic as a wet mix with bitumen to lay a bituminous highway stretch, a move that is likely to reduce imports of the key construction material while addressing the growing problem of plastic waste.On Thursday, a pilot test section was laid on…
Prince William and Prince Harry won’t inherit Princess Diana’s childhood home, where she is buried: Here’s who will Princess Diana’s childhood home is also where she was laid to rest, but the sprawling estate will not one day belong to either of her sons, Prince William or Prince Harry. Althorp, the Spencer family’s historic estate…
MUMBAI: Oil prices have shot up to $114 a barrel from below $85 in June and July, exposing India to multiple shocks as trade, technology and energy risks increasingly reinforce one another, chief economic adviser V Anantha Nageswaran said on Thursday.Speaking at the SBI Banking and Economics Conclave, Nageswaran said India’s imported crude basket had…
Michael Douglas says he had never fallen in love on movie screen until he saw his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones: ‘She was magic, in a way that went beyond beauty’ Veteran Hollywood star Michael Douglas has penned a touching tribute for his wife, actor Catherine Zeta-Jones, as the couple celebrated their shared birthday together. Taking to…
General:You might wake up feeling uneasy about your self-esteem today. It’s normal. It happens. Moon is shaking your emotional home, and Saturn casts shadows on confidence, and so even the smallest issues can feel weightier than they really are.It’s possible to get assurance from your family or a trusted friend or your spouse prior to…
SRINAGAR: Chief minister Omar Abdullah brought Friday an assembly resolution seeking restoration of full statehood for J&K, but an autonomy reference ignited a BJP backlash, with its members ripping up copies amid anti-national chants directed at the governing National Conference (NC).The contentious reference came as the document cited an autonomy resolution passed by the assembly…
They met in London in 2017: 9 years later, this Indian girl and her Pakistani bestie are going viral for a friendship that transcends borders A recent post shared by Humans of Bombay has put the spotlight on an unlikely friendship between a woman from Karachi and her best friend from Delhi. The two first…
finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday clarified that the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions is not a government charge and will not burden consumers.Sitharaman clarified that consumers will not have to pay Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 and, rather it will be…
Shankar Mahadevan reveals ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ title track had 21 versions before the scratch mix made the final cut: ‘People get scared of being minimalistic’ Renowned music composer Shankar Mahadevan has opened up about a fascinating piece of trivia behind the making of the title track from the timeless classic ‘Dil Chahta Hai’. According to…
September 25, 2026 brings the Yang Water Tiger Day, encouraging confidence and emotional depth. Natives of Monkey and Snake should exercise caution in decisions to avoid adverse outcomes. Meanwhile, Horse, Dog, and Pig natives may experience positive support through practical actions and communication. Balance is essential for the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Goat, and…
