NEW DELHI: As admissions gather pace, the cost of pursuing higher education in Delhi is proving to be much more than just college fees for students who move to the capital. Beyond tuition, families often have to budget for accommodation, food, transport, utilities and other day-to-day expenses, all of which significantly increase the overall cost…
Rupee extended its losing streak on Tuesday, slipping to a record low of 95.63 against the US dollar in early trade, as it remained under pressure from rising oil prices, intensifying geopolitical tensions and fragile investor sentiment.The decline follows an already weak session on Monday, when rupee fell 82 paise to close at 95.31. Sentiment…
Rosneft chief executive Igor Sechin on Saturday said American energy companies were the biggest beneficiaries of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while warning that prolonged disruption in the vital shipping route could ultimately undermine global oil demand and accelerate interest in alternative energy sources, as per Reuters.Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic…
The Centre has ordered the Delhi Gymkhana Club (DGC) to vacate its premises, marking the culmination of a six-year governance dispute. NEW DELHI: Centre’s order directing Delhi Gymkhana Club (DGC) to hand over its premises to govt is being seen as the culmination of a governance dispute that was building up over six years, ever…
That empty plastic water bottle sitting in your recycling bin might have a second life ahead of it, one that involves powering an electric vehicle, a smartphone or even a renewable energy storage system. Researchers at Penn State University have developed a new method to convert waste PET plastic, the same material used in most…
UNC urged the Centre to uphold the 2015 Framework Agreement on the Indo-Naga peace process (Representative image) NEW DELHI: The United Naga Council (UNC), the apex body representing 21 Naga tribes in Manipur, on Saturday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in what it described as a worsening security situation in Naga-inhabited areas…
John Cockcroft (Image: Wikipedia) Some people don’t just contribute to the world. They bend its direction. The British physicist John Cockcroft, himself a Nobel Prize winner who helped split the atom, believed history turns on such rare figures. Human progress has always depended on the achievements of a few individuals of outstanding ability and creativity,…
Alia Bhatt captivated at Cannes 2026 with a dreamy, modern princess-inspired ball gown. The pastel creation, featuring delicate details and a soft silhouette, offered a refreshing departure from typical dramatic couture. This elegant look, a stark contrast to her sharp airport style, highlights Alia’s versatile fashion choices, sparking widespread admiration and anticipation for her subsequent…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves during a roadshow, in Gangtok, Sikkim. (PMO via PTI Photo) KOLKATA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up his party’s Bengal campaign on Monday with an ear to the ground and his eyes fixed on the “historic change” that he predicted would unravel on May 4, with him back soon after…
3rd ODI between West Indies and Sri Lanka has been abandoned (Photo by @wiplayers on X) Sri Lanka secured the ODI series against West Indies after the third and final match was abandoned because of rain, just like the second game. Persistent wet conditions meant officials called off the match without a ball being bowled,…