Spread the love From the lapis-laden trade routes of the Bronze Age, blue travelled east and west, carrying with it power, devotion, and value. By the Kushan period, between the 2nd and 4th centuries CE, ultramarine pigment was extracted from Afghan lapis lazuli through a complex and painstaking process of crushing it carefully and treating it with beeswax to extract...
Air India Express to resume Muscat flights from March 3; Gulf routes remain suspended
Spread the love Photo credit: ANI Air India Express will restart operations to and from Muscat on Tuesday, March 3, following a temporary suspension due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, the Tata Group‑owned airline said in a statement on Monday.Services to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE will remain suspended until 23.59 hours IST on March 3,...
Stuck in Dubai, PV Sindhu pulls out of All England amid rising tensions
Spread the love P V Sindhu PV Sindhu pulled out of the All England Championships on Monday, as the shuttler and her Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama are stuck in Dubai due to the situation in West Asia.Confirming the development, Badminton Association of India (BAI) secretary Sanjay Mishra told TOI that Sindhu will compete in next week’s Swiss Open Super-300...
How much do China, India, Japan depend on Middle Eastern crude, gas?
Spread the love Asia relies heavily on energy supplies from the Middle East, leaving the region particularly exposed. (AI image) Middle East tensions due to the ongoing conflict of Israel and the US with Iran have raised fears of the Strait of Hormuz – a key maritime route being closed – threatening crude oil and LNG supplies for Asian countries...
How the next major breakthrough in cancer could come from India
Spread the love According to a World Health Organization (WHO) report, nearly 20 million new cancer cases were recorded in 2022, with the figure projected to surpass 35 million annually by 2050. The surge in India is just as stark. While the Indian Council of Medical Research has estimated the incidence of cancer in 2024 at 1.5 million, WHO projections indicate...
Who could replace Iran if it withdraws from FIFA World Cup in US?
Spread the love Iran’s fans attend a friendly football match between Russia and Iran at Volgograd Arena in Volgograd, Russia, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (AP Photo) Iran’s participation in the men’s FIFA World Cup, scheduled to begin in the United States in three months, is uncertain amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East. The tournament is being co-hosted by...
This is why curling up like a puppy might help you drift off
Spread the love 4 min readNew DelhiMar 2, 2026 09:00 PM IST Sleep is all about relaxation. But it’s easier said than done. If you, too, have been facing issues with sleep recently, the ‘puppy paws trick’ — a position where you lie on your stomach and tuck your hands under the chest — may offer some respite. But does...
Taste first, nutrition must: Inside The Health Factory’s bet on changing consumer habits
Spread the love The Health Factory: Revolutionizing Nutrition with Taste-First Approach, EconomictimesB2B Published On Mar 2, 2026 at 08:59 PM IST
Dhanush’s ‘Kara’ locks April release; actor announces officially with an intriguing poster
Spread the love Dhanush’s highly anticipated film ‘Kara’ is set for a worldwide theatrical release on April 30, exciting fans with a striking new poster. Directed by Vignesh Raja, the movie features Dhanush as a cotton farmer entangled in a revenge-driven, suspenseful thriller with a strong ensemble cast. This release marks a significant point in Dhanush’s upcoming projects. Dhanush officially...
Apple iPhone 17e launched with MagSafe, A19 chip, double storage: How much it costs in India
Spread the love Apple has launched the iPhone 17e in India at Rs 64,900, bringing MagSafe wireless charging, the A19 chip, and double the base storage to its most affordable iPhone 17 series model. The phone features a 48MP Fusion camera with 2x telephoto, Ceramic Shield 2 display protection, and the faster C1X modem. Pre-orders begin March 4, with availability...
