India’s purchases of Russian crude have remained elevated. (AI image) Making its energy security mandate clear, India has said that it is buying crude oil from Russia irrespective of a sanctions waiver by the US. The statement from Sujata Sharma, joint secretary in the petroleum ministry comes days after a Bloomberg report said that India…
A routine cleaning in 1900 at China’s Mogao Grottoes led to a major historical find. Monk Wang Yuanlu uncovered a hidden chamber, the Library Cave, packed with nearly 50,000 ancient documents and artefacts. Image credits: Wikimedia Commons Some of the greatest secrets of history come about simply while cleaning up after oneself. It was in…
Scientists have uncovered a colossal magma reservoir, the largest ever imaged, lurking miles beneath the Andes. This molten body, approximately 125 miles wide, is actively expanding, causing the entire Altiplano-Puna plateau to rise. In the high Andes region of South America lies the Altiplano-Puna plateau, a harsh, windswept terrain reminiscent of something found on another…
This discovery challenges the centuries-old perception of “classical purity,” showing a far more lively and decorated ancient world than previously understood. Image credits: Wikimedia Commons When you think of ancient Greece in the dark of night, what do you visualise? You are likely imagining a land that is full of white marble. This comes from…
Punjab Kings (PBKS) have turned their full attention to their final league fixture of the IPL 2026 season after suffering a defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the afternoon clash at the HPCA Cricket Stadium in Dharamsala. Despite producing strong phases in the match, PBKS were unable to sustain momentum, with key moments slipping…
What scientists found beneath East Antarctica could change how we understand sea level rise? Image credit – Wikimedia The enormous and stationary Totten Glacier, located in East Antarctica, seems uninteresting from the surface. However, according to various studies, the essential point lies far beneath its frozen surface. Studies using sonar measurements and radar images have…
Trading in Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) begins from May 18, marking a significant change in India’s organised gold market and offering investors a new way to buy and hold the precious metal in digital form, ET reported.The market will operate from Monday to Friday between 9 am and 11:30…
Volkswagen Taigun has received a noticeable sales boost following the recent arrival of its facelifted version. The midsize SUV recorded sales of 1,543 units in April 2026, registering a 34 percent year-on-year growth compared to 1,155 units sold in April 2025. On a month-on-month basis, sales jumped by nearly 70 percent from 908 units in…
Delhi Capitals (ANI Photo) Delhi Capitals (DC) have struggled at their home venue, the Arun Jaitley Stadium, throughout IPL 2026, but ended their home campaign on a winning note, beating Rajasthan Royals on Sunday to keep their IPL 2026 playoff chances alive, albeit narrowly. However, DC’s dismal home record (five losses and two wins) this…
Logo of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) NEW DELHI: The Central Information Commission (CIC) has held that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) doesn’t come under the purview of Right To Information (RTI) act. The commission dismissed an appeal filed in front of Ministry Of Youth Affairs &…
