A view of the United States Depository for gold reserves stands in Fort Knox, Kentucky, in 1974. | Photo Credit: AP The story so far: For over a week now, the catchphrase ‘Fort Knox’ has been stealing the spotlight online, to be more specific, in the U.S. Several conspiracy theories started floating around it and … Read more
Trajectories of north and south Indian history have moved at different levels. Unlike north India, where history is often a recollection of invasions and wars, massacres and destruction, the south’s has been more about accommodation, assimilation and affirmation. As recounted by historian Romila Thapar in her landmark work, History of Early India, “The Arabs settled … Read more
Over the past decade, patient care has seen a paradigm shift, with advancements in medical wearables turning out to be a powerful catalyst in the management of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. These gadgets are no longer merely lifestyle accessories but are increasingly becoming essential tools that empower individuals to monitor … Read more
The Bruhat Bengaluru Hoteliers Association (BBHA) recently announced that the cost of filter coffee is expected to go up by 10% to 15%. They cited a sharp increase of ₹100 per kilogram in coffee powder and an anticipated rise in milk prices after the State Budget presentation in the coming month. While this move of … Read more
According to new research led by researchers at Stanford University in the US, coal-fired power plants are quietly depleting India’s rice and wheat output, destroying up to 10% of the yield in several states. The emissions from coal power plants include carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulphur oxides, fly ash, soot, suspended particulate matter, and other … Read more
Calcutta, Feb. 26: China’s Vice-Premier Chen Hsilien said to-day that his Government “is ready for talks” — if desired by the Government of India — for normalisation of relations between the two countries. He was speaking to newsmen during a brief halt at Calcutta airport on his way back home from Kathmandu after attending the … Read more
London, Feb. 25: The English Lawn Tennis Association has announced that after consultation with the American Association and leading British players, the following wording of the footfault rule has been agreed upon and will be submitted to the International Federation: “Rule 6: Immediately before commencing service, the server shall stand both feet at rest behind … Read more
“I have never seen so many people in my city,” beams Ravikrishna Tiwari. Ravikrishna runs Tiwari and Bros, a travel agency that his grandfather started in Prayagraj (then Allahabad) way back in 1962. Till late 2024, he had 35 people working for him, mostly drivers and cleaners. Spotting the business opportunities that the Mahakumbh offered, … Read more
Recently, two First Information Reports (FIRs) were registered under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in Indore for violating the District Magistrate’s prohibitory orders issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). These Sections correspond to Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 144 of the Code … Read more
Concerns about the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme refuse to die down in Andhra Pradesh, with scientists and farmers saying water resources are depleting and emissions from factories are polluting the air, water, and soil. Buoyed by the encouraging results of the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme, which was introduced in India as a pilot … Read more