Oil prices edged higher in early trade on Thursday, extending their upward momentum as market participants assessed supply dynamics and global demand signals. At 6:36 am, US crude oil was trading at USD 91.41 a barrel, up 1.21 per cent, while Brent crude climbed 1.16 per cent to USD 103.40 a barrel. Oil prices fell…
The razorback sucker was first listed as an endangered species in 1991. US Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that the species will no longer be listed as endangered. Instead, it has been reclassified as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.Government agencies, tribal groups, conservation programmes, researchers and private organisations worked together for years to…
Hyderabad school study reveals gap between parent perception and student learning A recent social experiment conducted at Glendale International School has thrown up an interesting disconnect in how learning is perceived inside classrooms versus at home. While schools increasingly talk about “holistic development,” the data suggests that students may already be experiencing that shift more…
A barren stretch of volcanic rock rising from the Atlantic Ocean may not sound like one of the world’s most protected places, yet almost nobody is allowed to set foot on Iceland’s Surtsey island. There are no permanent residents, hotels or tourist attractions, and even scientists need special permission to visit. The reason lies in…
Ayodhya Ram temple (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: A court on Friday granted 39 hours of police remand for Ram Shankar Yadav alias Tinnu Yadav and Manish Yadav in connection with the alleged embezzlement of Ayodhya Ram temple’s donations.The two accused are expected to be taken out of jail on Saturday for custodial interrogation as part…
Photo caption:Cross-section of bristle worm jaw showing labeled indentation test sitesPhoto Credit: Zelaya-Lainez et al. In late 2023, amateur astronomer Joël Lapointe was doing something very ordinary: Mapping out forest roads for a summer road trip in Quebec. While zooming around northern regions on Google Maps, he spotted something that looked anything but ordinary. It…
New Delhi: The Indian women’s hockey team was crowned champions of the FIH Nations Cup after defeating hosts New Zealand 2-0 in the final at Auckland on Sunday. The victorious Indian team. (FIH) Navneet Kaur (4th minute) gave India the early lead before Sunelita Toppo (15th) doubled India’s advantage. The team produced a solid defensive…
Snakes have long fascinated people. These slithering creatures have been a part of India’s culture for years. While masses fear them, Indians worship them and are deeply connected to local folklore. But beyond myths, there are several snake parks in India which are working towards reptile conservation, snake rescue and creating awareness about venomous and…
Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal honoured with IIT Delhi exhibition hall NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi on Monday inaugurated an exhibition hall named after its alumnus and Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal, marking a new addition to the institute’s campus infrastructure.The facility, located on the ground floor of the institute’s main administrative building, has…
The UK government on Friday designated Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Oracle as “critical third parties”, bringing their cloud service operations under direct regulatory oversight to safeguard the country’s financial system.The designation, which takes effect on July 13, covers Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd, Google Cloud EMEA Ltd, Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL and Oracle Corporation UK…
