How are ethanol-blending and India’s energy security linked? | Explained

Spread the love       The story so far: On April 21, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said India should try to achieve 100% ethanol blending in the near future. He was speaking against the backdrop of India’s quest to become self-reliant in its energy needs. Four days earlier, a government notification had also extended the use of ethanol...

‘Sitting slows your leg circulation’: Vascular surgeon shares the 30-second ankle exercise to cut poor circulation, swelling, and DVT risk

‘Sitting slows your leg circulation’: Vascular surgeon shares the 30-second ankle exercise to cut poor circulation, swelling, and DVT risk

Spread the love       4 min readNew DelhiApr 23, 2026 08:00 PM IST Prolonged sitting has quietly become one of the biggest health challenges of modern work life. Over time, a lack of circulation can take a toll on the legs, heart, and overall vascular health. Vascular surgeon and varicose vein specialist Dr Sumit Kapadia, who has 18 years of experience,...

Baby on board? Why a financial plan trumps diaper supply

Spread the love       Representational image It takes a village to raise a child. Really? Maybe not literally, but financially, it can certainly feel like that, especially in today’s day and age. For many parents, bringing a new human into the world is one of life’s most joyful milestones. But, it’s not just the start of your journey into parenthood, but...

‘Trump has said India a great country’: US in firefight mode after president’s ‘hellhole’ remark

Spread the love       PM Modi and US President Donald Trump (File photo) NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump on Thursday described India as a “great country,” a remark that drew attention as it came just hours after he reshared a social media post with anti-immigration rhetoric referring to India and China as “hell holes.”The clarification was conveyed by the US...

‘Naughty or nice?’ Trump ranks Nato allies over support in Iran war

Spread the love       Representative image (AI-generated) The White House has developed a ‘naughty and nice’ list of Nato countries, ranking member countries based on their contributions to the alliance and their stance during the ongoing Iran war, White House said.The move is seen as a part of the Trump administration’s broader push to pressure allies who did not support Washington’s...

No Dhoni again; CSK captain says ‘thanks to legend’ at the toss

Spread the love       Hardik Pandya and Ruturaj Gaikwad (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI:The anticipation around MS Dhoni’s return was high, but it wasn’t to be as the veteran remained out of action. Mumbai Indians won the toss and opted to field against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.Dhoni is yet to feature in...

NFL trade rumor: Commanders eye $120M 49ers star for Daniels boost

Spread the love       Washington Commanders could target $120M San Francisco 49ers star to boost offense around Jayden Daniels.(Image via X) The Washington Commanders recorded a brutal run on the field in the last season as the team managed to win just 5 games while losing in 12.This was a major decline since the 2024 season, when the Washington Commanders recorded...

This is exactly what happens to the brain after a single night without sleep

This is exactly what happens to the brain after a single night without sleep

Spread the love       4 min readNew DelhiApr 23, 2026 07:00 PM IST We’ve all felt it — the foggy head, missed turns, slow reactions, and that strange sense of being mentally “off” after a night without sleep. While it may feel like simple tiredness, experts say sleep deprivation disrupts core brain processes that support attention, memory, and decision-making. According to...

‘Deadlock over’: EU unlocks $105bn loan for Ukraine, slaps new sanctions on Russia

Spread the love       <img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-130469821,imgsize-248350,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4/eu-signs-off-on-ukraine-loan-new-russia-sanctions.jpg" alt="'Deadlock over': EU unlocks $105bn loan for Ukraine, slaps new sanctions on Russia" title=" EU signs off on Ukraine loan, new Russia sanctions ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> EU signs off on Ukraine loan, new Russia sanctions The European Union on Thursday gave final approval to a €90 billion ($105 billion) loan for Ukraine and a new...

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