ONGC, Shell Energy India set to explore deepwater blocks, LNG sourcing opportunities Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) and Shell Energy India Private Ltd have signed a non-binding MoU to explore joint opportunities in deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil and gas exploration. The two companies will also look at opportunities for LNG sourcing, ONGC said on…
Manas Dhamne (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: India have added 19-year-old Manas Dhamne to their Davis Cup squad for the first time as they prepare to face South Korea in Seoul on September 18-19.The Qualifiers Round 2 tie is a major one, with the winner earning a place in the Davis Cup Final 8 in Bologna…
For those born on August 17 or 26, today may bring professional evaluations. Expect regulators to ask for documentation and verification of finished projects. Management holds the power to reverse previous choices, and coworkers might pursue official clarifications. It’s essential to maintain thorough records and prioritize meticulousness to safeguard your role. Steer clear of approving…
There is a new parenting worry quietly making its way into homes: What happens when our children grow up with a machine that can answer almost everything? A child has a question? Ask AI. Homework problem? Ask AI. Don’t know why the moon changes shape? Ask AI. What if one of the most important things…
Yash Soni is looking back at an important phase in his career with ‘Maaran.’ The Gujarati thriller won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Gujarati at the 72nd National Film Awards. Soni’s performance as Ratan has also earned attention from audiences and critics.In an exclusive conversation with ETimes, Soni spoke about the…
More than 3,500 faculty vacancies have been filled across IITs between September 2022 and May 2026 under a mission-mode recruitment drive. However, the latest Lok Sabha response does not reveal the current faculty-student ratio at individual IITs. With the 1:10 norm still relevant, questions remain over whether recruitment has kept pace with rising enrolment and…
Govt said the wider sourcing network is aimed at reducing India’s dependence on any single country, region or transit route. India has sharply widened its energy import base, sourcing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from 15 countries, up from six, and crude oil from 41 countries, compared with 27 earlier, as per govt’s statement to Rajya…
Bodhana Sivanandan and Shreyas Royal Indian-origin teenagers Bodhana Sivanandan and Shreyas Royal have made a major mark on British chess after winning the women’s and open titles at the 2026 British Chess Championships in Coventry.Bodhana, just 11, became the youngest-ever British women’s champion after beating 14-year-old Ireland-based talent Trisha Kanyamarala in a tense rapid-chess playoff.Her…
Today, feelings of warmth and a sense of responsibility might encourage you to respond positively to requests from clients. An old customer could reach out to inquire about your services, while a relative might seek your assistance. Don’t forget to clearly outline your fees, and later, enjoy a quiet evening fostering your personal relationships. Remember…
Zineb, 25, had watched her father work in the shop throughout her childhood (Photo credit: Zineb Lazraq / SWNS) For 34 years, Rachid Lazraq ran his shoe shop in Shoreditch, East London, building a business around a loyal customer base. But as the neighbourhood changed, so did his customers. Rising rents, gentrification and the arrival…