New Delhi: India’s energy investment is likely to reach a record $170 billion in 2026, driven by a push towards renewable energy capacity addition, strengthening of transmission and distribution networks, and deployment of storage systems to support the grid and reduce curtailment, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its latest report.The power sector accounts…
R Praggnanandhaa vs Anish Giri (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: The opening day of the 2026 FIDE Candidates at the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Paphos, Cyprus, proved that while chess doctrine often predicts a draw when both sides play perfectly, the reality on the board could be far more volatile. Of…
US stocks opened higher on Friday, extending their record-setting rally as strong earnings and growing optimism around artificial intelligence outweighed concerns about inflation and the economic impact of the conflict involving Iran.The S&P 500 rose 0.4 per cent in morning trade, building on six consecutive gains and putting the benchmark index on track for a…
NEW DELHI: India captain Shubman Gill revealed that he had a double century in his sights after producing a scintillating 154 against Afghanistan in the second ODI on Wednesday, saying he had set himself a target before the series to bat deep and convert starts into match-defining scores.Gill overcame oppressive conditions and severe cramps to…
H-1B visa rules may change as US pushes higher salaries If you’re an Indian student eyeing a global tech career, the latest developments in the US work visa landscape could reshape your plans in a big way. A new proposal by the US Department of Labor (DOL) aims to significantly raise wage thresholds for H-1B…
Reports suggest that Shraddha Kapoor, Shakti Kapoor, Shivangi Kapoor and Siddhanth Kapoor all live separately in different homes after the pandemic changed things for the family. Shraddha, meanwhile, is busy with her upcoming biopic ‘Eetha’, hitting theatres on August 28. Shraddha Kapoor is putting in extra effort for her upcoming biopic ‘Eetha’, which is based…
There is fire in you today, and people may not expect it. The Moon stirs your courage, while Mars adds daring, pushing you to attempt something outside your usual comfort zone. You may speak more directly, take charge faster, or try a task others avoided.Short journeys are likely, and they may come from work, errands,…
Bell peppers are not acidic like oranges, so most people never associate them with vitamin C. Yet they are loaded with it, especially when fully ripe. Red bell peppers spend more time maturing on the plant. During that process, their nutrient content rises. This is also why red peppers taste sweeter than green ones. Green…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: England have already named their playing XI for the opening T20I against India, with star fast bowler Jofra Archer left out of the match at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, Durham.Now, the focus shifts to India captain Shreyas Iyer, who will announce India’s playing XI at the toss. Will…
Judith Wyler, the daughter of director William Wyler, has passed away at the age of 84. She was found unresponsive in her car along with her husband, Wylie Sheldon, on a California interstate. Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of death, reader’s discretion is advised.Judith ‘Judy’ Wyler Sheldon, daughter of famed veteran director William Wyler,…