In a sign of intense competition among oil producers, Saudi Arabia on Monday slashed crude prices by $11 a barrel for Aug, the sharpest fall in 26 years.The discount on Arab Light Crude follows a $6/barrel cut for July after the Strait of Hormuz opened, resulting in oil prices crashing to pre-Feb 28 levels. Saudi’s…
Scientists have discovered a fossilised piece of amber deep beneath the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, providing the first evidence of amber on the continent The thought of Antarctica brings about many images, and the first things that come to mind when one thinks of Antarctica are those of an endless frozen desert. Large glaciers, harsh…
Out of everything that Jeff Bezos could be funding, a mechanical clock does not come to mind. But it seems some clock has been ticking in the mind of the Amazon founder who is quietly supporting the construction of a 10,000-year clock inside a Texas mountain.The work is called the Clock of the Long Now…
A tourist from Karnataka tragically drowned in North Goa after slipping from treacherous rocks near Baga-Arpora. PANAJI: A 34-year-old tourist from Karnataka drowned after slipping from rocks along the Baga-Arpora coastline in North Goa on Wednesday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Ashpaq Masli, a resident of Bijapur, Karnataka. According to officials, he had climbed onto…
As the Indian Air Force undergoes a major transformation—replacing older types with Rafale, Tejas Mk‑1A and, soon, Tejas Mk‑2 and the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)—the Sukhoi‑30MKI will continue to bridge the transition.First inducted in the early 2000s, the aircraft is now slated for a comprehensive refresh.Estimated at around Rs 63,000 crore, the Super Sukhoi…
Conversations around work life are no longer limited to promotions, appraisals, or career growth. Increasingly, people are talking about something much simpler and far more personal: whether they have any time left for themselves after work. Across social media, posts about burnout, rising expenses, and the feeling of living the same day over and over…
Chennai Super Kings’ captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo) Ruturaj Gaikwad reflected on a complete team performance after guiding Chennai Super Kings to a commanding eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, a result that keeps their playoff hopes alive. Named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 67, Gaikwad highlighted how CSK managed to wrest back control…
MUMBAI: UPI transactions scaled new highs in July 2026, while NETC FASTag transactions declined on a year-on-year basis. UPI processed 2,366 crore transactions in July, up 4.1% from 2,272 crore in June. On a year-on-year basis, transaction count grew 22%. In contrast, NETC FASTag processed 34.7 crore transactions in July, down 4.1% from 36.2 crore…
Gen Z is redefining workplace norms, prioritizing efficiency and well-being over traditional ‘presenteeism.’ This generation, shaped by digital fluency and a desire for work-life balance, questions outdated practices. They value productivity and purpose, opting to leave when tasks are complete rather than appearing busy, signaling a shift towards healthier work environments. There is a particular…
Has Russia lost 10% of its refining capacity? Ukraine launches drones killing 1 as Moscow attacks Danube port city (Image credit: AP) The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began on February 24, 2022, continued to escalate on Tuesday as both sides exchanged fresh drone and air strikes, marking the 1,545th day of the war.Ukraine…