Since April 1, when E20 became the only petrol available, concerns among consumers have increased. Amid the raging debate on impact of ethanol-blended E20 petrol on cars, internal communications exchanged among auto industry executives reveal concerns on fuel contamination.The rollout of E20 petrol has sparked dissatisfaction among motorists, with hundreds claiming the fuel has lowered…
Ashleigh Gardner and Monica Wright (Agency Image) Australia women’s vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner has addressed the controversy surrounding her separation from Monica Wright, asking for privacy while apologising for the pain caused during their relationship.Gardner had stayed silent for several months after Wright publicly accused the all-rounder of cheating on her with Australia teammate Georgia Voll…
Andal Jayanti 2026: Andal Jayanti is an auspicious festivals celebrated by Tamilians. Goddess Andal is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi, who is honored on the auspicious day of Aadi Pooram, also known as Andal Jayanti. Andal Jayanti is celebrated under the Pooram Nakshatra, which is one of the 27 Nakshatras and the…
This sounds like a cooking tip rather than a tear-prevention trick, but it makes chemical sense. A blunt knife tends to crush and rupture more onion cells than a sharp blade. Since the tear-inducing chemistry begins when the onion’s tissues are damaged, reducing unnecessary cell destruction can help limit the amount of lachrymatory compounds released…
Anu Malik recalls working with Kumar Sanu in the ’90s: ‘The whole atmosphere would change when he entered the studio’ Anu Malik recently revisited his memorable musical collaborations with Kumar Sanu, recalling the unique energy the celebrated playback singer brought to recording studios during the 1990s era of Bollywood. Appearing on ‘India’s Best Dancer’ Season…
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Super Specialty (NEET SS) counselling 2025 Round 2 provisional seat allotment result today, August 13.Candidates who took part in the counselling can download the provisional allotment result in PDF format from the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in/super-speciality-counselling/.Candidates who find any discrepancy in the…
Earlier this week, Parliament cleared amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. A Parliamentary panel has called for the early rollout of a calibrated Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on high-value digital transactions. According to the panel the framework is essential to make the payments ecosystem financially viable and reduce the government’s subsidy burden.Earlier…
Former India spinner Murali Kartik believes Manav Suthar has the qualities required to eventually take over from Ravindra Jadeja in India’s Test side.Jadeja and Suthar are both part of India’s squad for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, with the two left-arm spinners expected to feature in the playing XI for the opening Test…
You wake up with a sense that things can move, and they do. It’s a day of satisfaction, Leo, the sort which rewards efforts already made. The Sun boosts your confidence and the Moon is a great supporter of self-expression, and people will notice your presence even when you talk about small things.There is a…
In a weird case, during a routine security check at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel found a skull concealed inside a passenger’s hand baggage. This immediately prompted an unusual wildlife-related case. As per reports, the passenger was planning to travel from Delhi to Hyderabad.What do we know so…