NEW DELHI: How much is the estimated drop in fuel efficiency when E20 fuel is used in non-E20-compliant vehicles? While govt rejected claims on social media of substantial loss in mileage due to E20 petrol, transport and petroleum ministries have given slightly different figures.Road transport ministry, citing a study by Automotive Research Association of India…
Optical illusion personality tests trick the brain into believing what is spotted first when there are actually many objects hidden in one, so that different people notice different things depending on how their brain processes what they see. However, science doesn’t claim to reveal any personality traits but optical illusion personality tests give a fun…
‘Jana Nayagan’ box office collections day 8: Thalapathy Vijay’s film earns Rs 3.98 crore; worldwide total reaches Rs 260.25 crore Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ continued its run in theatres on Day 8, but the film witnessed another drop in its daily collections.According to trade tracker Sacnilk, the film collected Rs 3.98 crore (India net) on…
How Mirabai Chanu’s unconventional education shaped a three-time Commonwealth Games champion. (ANI Photo) Mirabai Chanu’s “education” was built on resilience, life lessons, and unconventional learning environments rather than sitting in a traditional school classroom. While rigorous training schedules left her little time for a conventional desk education, her life story reflects a profound journey of…
Most animals leave behind waste that quickly disappears into the landscape. But along Europe’s sandy tidal flats, one marine worm has adopted a remarkably different approach. Instead of scattering its droppings across the beach, it carefully stacks them into tall, coiled towers that seem to defy gravity. These delicate spirals have fascinated naturalists since the…
India celebrates Day 8 success as Lovepreet wins silver, Seema takes bronze, and Neeraj reaches the final. India enjoyed another eventful day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Thursday, collecting a silver and a bronze medal while several athletes advanced to finals across athletics and bowls, and others concluded their campaigns.Weightlifter Lovepreet Singh…
MUMBAI: India’s formal retail credit penetration more than doubled over the past decade, with the share of consumers who accessed credit at least once rising from 35% in March 2017 to 74% in March 2026, even as the credit-eligible population expanded from 79 crore to 89 crore.The expansion was accompanied by a sharp rise in…
plants that provide natural shade and keep your home cool There’s real science behind why a house surrounded by greenery feels noticeably cooler than one that isn’t, and it has very little to do with imagination. According to the US EPA’s benefits of trees and vegetation, urban forests run about 3.0°F (1.6°C) cooler on average…
The latest Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster has officially broken all records and set a new benchmark by recording the biggest opening day collection for a non-Indian film in the country. Early box office estimates confirm that the film has not only crossed the Rs 50 crore mark, but it has also comfortably surpassed the record…
August 2026 will include several important school holidays, including Independence Day, Milad-un-Nabi, and Raksha Bandhan. August 2026 will feature several important national and religious holidays across India, giving people an opportunity to celebrate cultural traditions and spend time with their families. The month includes three major occasions, Independence Day, Milad-un-Nabi, and Raksha Bandhan, which are…