The CSIRO, RMIT and the University of Melbourne have successfully built a quantum battery prototype from theory into practice, meaning both energy and physics sciences have now made this transition to energy technology. Whereas traditional electrochemical cells rely on chemical reactions for their energy storage, this organic battery uses principles of quantum mechanics, specifically superposition…
Fixed term employment is steadily emerging as a mainstream form of hiring. (AI image) India’s world of work is changing. Businesses today operate in an environment marked by rapid technological shifts, evolving geopolitical dynamics, seasonal demand cycles, project‑based work and intense global competition. Geopolitical realignments, supply‑chain reconfiguration and cross‑border regulatory developments are influencing how organisations…
Last Friday, the Donald Trump administration granted a 30-day waiver on sanctions for Iranian oil already in transit. (AI image) With the US waiving sanctions on Iran oil, Reliance Industries has reportedly bought 5 million barrels of Iranian crude. Reliance runs the world’s largest refining complex. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has…
NEW DELHI: India’s pharmaceutical industry must focus on both generics and innovative products, as well as develop products specially tailored for the country’s patient needs. Domestic companies particularly smaller to mid-sized players can carve out a strong role in rare diseases and niche patient segments, where agility and specialised research can drive meaningful breakthroughs, pharma…
BPCL announces recruitment for 250 junior and associate executive posts in 2026 BPCL recruitment 2026: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Maharatna public sector undertaking, has issued notification for junior executive and associate executive recruitment 2026 across multiple technical and administrative departments.Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited will recruit for 250 posts including junior executive, associate executive…
Shreyas Iyer, Shashank Singh and Ricky Ponting (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Mullanpur witnessed a run-fest on Sunday. It was Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly who lit up the venue with knocks of 93 and 87 respectively, smashing 16 sixes between them to power Punjab Kings to a commanding 54-run win over Lucknow Super Giants.Arya…
Mohammed Siraj (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: After India won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 title, broadcasters went around collecting reactions from the players following the historic triumph. Among them was Mohammed Siraj, who is well known for his witty and humorous responses, and he delivered another memorable moment when asked about his…
A US flag flies in front of Montana Hall at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana A new group of students will become eligible for the American Indian tuition waiver in Montana from July 1, 2026, a change expected to expand access to higher education while raising concerns among some tribal leaders.The waiver programme, run…
Image: left/Wikipedia/right/NASA Nowadays, the Moon has become the focus of worldwide aspirations once again, but this time it is not only about exploring but also about occupying it. The recent launch of NASA’s Artemis II has sparked new interest in lunar missions, being the first manned flight to the Moon in more than half a…
NTA announces CUET PG exam dates The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the result date for the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2026. The scorecards will be announced on April 24, 2026 at 5 PM. The NTA has informed this through its official portal, nta.ac.in. The CUET PG is an…
