The Environment Agency has this week appointed a regulator to speed up the East West Rail project – but there is still no news on when Winslow station might open. The new ‘lead environmental regulator’ will coordinate streamlined, joined-up advice from all relevant regulators to save the developer dealing with a “merry-go-round” of overlapping environmental…
How students can use AI prompts to study smarter Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are now part of many students’ study routines. What once felt experimental has now become normal. Students ask AI to explain concepts, check their writing, and sometimes help them begin assignments.Data from the Pew Research Centershows that 64% of teenagers report using…
In the last US Senate hearing before Kristi Noem’s ouster, some of the fiercest criticism the homeland security secretary received came not from outraged Democrats, but from an ally of Donald Trump. “What we’ve seen is a disaster under your leadership, Ms Noem, disaster,” said Thom Tillis, the senior Republican senator from North Carolina, at…
The rupee weakened by 10 paise to settle at a fresh record low of Rs 92.40 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday amid surging crude oil prices and incessant withdrawal of foreign funds triggered by geopolitical uncertainties, PTI reported.The local currency, however, resisted a sharper fall as domestic equity markets staged a significant recovery…
Zurich-based reinsurer Echo Re has received approval from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) of India to establish a reinsurance branch office in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), strengthening its operational capacity in one of its key markets. Echo Re explained that it has maintained a presence in the Indian insurance market for…
New Delhi, English author and former ambassador Navtej Sarna and Hindi writer Mamta Kalia are among the 24 authors in as many languages who will receive the Sahitya Akademi Award for 2025, the National Academy of Letters announced on Monday. Navtej Sarna in English, Mamta Kalia in Hindi among 24 authors to receive Sahitya Akademi…
Sidharth Malhotra eyes 2026 reunion with mentor Karan Johar post-Yodha, negotiating a heartfelt drama by Sharan Sharma. Talks near finalization; shoot starts summer Mumbai. Next: ‘Vvan’ with Tamannaah on May 15. Dharma’s ‘Nagzilla’, ‘Chand Mera Dil’ upcoming despite recent flop. Sidharth Malhotra could soon team up again with longtime mentor Karan Johar in 2026. Following…
Indian chess star Koneru Humpy is considering withdrawing from the upcoming FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament, which will be held in Cyprus. Her concern is mainly about safety because of the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East.The tournament location was decided in November last year, but the situation has…
Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common on Indian roads, but one question still confuses many buyers: how exactly do you charge an EV? Unlike petrol or diesel cars that rely on fuel stations, EVs can be charged at home, at workplaces, or at public charging stations. Here’s a quick guide on home vs public charging….
HOLLYWOOD: At an Oscars full of nerve-shreddingly tight races, best actress was one of Sunday night’s few entirely predictable categories. Pundits were – correctly – unanimous that Jessie Buckley would win for her tear-jerking turn as William Shakespeare’s wife in “Hamnet.” But that did not stop her rival nominees enjoying the night – if anything,…
