Do we want to keep fixing the same issue? Unlearned lessons from the first big oil crisis | Renewable energy

When Middle Eastern wars sparked an oil crisis in the 1970s, tripling energy prices and throwing economies into chaos, some countries looked beyond short-term solutions. The French made nuclear the pillar of their power system. Scandinavians insulated buildings and funnelled waste heat into homes. The Dutch built bike lanes where others wanted motorways. The Danes…

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HP PAT 2026 registration begins at hptechboard.com; apply by this date: Check direct link

The Himachal Pradesh Board of Technical Education (HPBTE) has commenced the registration process for the Polytechnic Admission Test (HP PAT) 2026, inviting applications from candidates seeking admission to diploma programmes in engineering and non-engineering streams. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website — hptechboard.com — till May 5, 2026.The entrance examination is scheduled…

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Govt directs refineries to divert feedstock to petrochemical units; move to ease industry shortages

The government has asked oil refineries to divert part of the feedstock used for cooking gas (LPG) towards petrochemical units, as industries grapple with acute raw material shortages triggered by supply disruptions amid the West Asia conflict, according to PTI.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on April 1 directed refiners to allocate a portion…

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Oscars 2026: The victory of ‘All The Empty Rooms’ makes for one of the most emotional moments |

The 98th Academy Awards turned into a moment of reckoning as ‘All the Empty Rooms’ clinched the award for Best Documentary Short Film. This impactful documentary sheds light on the silent witnesses of gun violence—the unoccupied bedrooms of children lost to senseless school shootings. ‘All the Empty Rooms’ delivered one of the most emotional moments…

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Dhurandhar 2 Full Movie Collection: ‘Dhurandhar 2’ box office collection day 21 [LIVE]: Ranveer Singh film eyes Rs. 1050 crore milestone on third Wednesday | Hindi Movie News

Aditya Dhar’s espionage epic, ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge,’ continues to script history at the global box office. On day 21, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the Ranveer Singh-led thriller solidified its legendary status by becoming the first Hindi film ever to surpass the Rs. 1,000 crore India net milestone. Having already outpaced giants like ‘Jawan’ and…

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Dubai steps up security as Iran war rages; financial institutions move staff to remote work

US financial and technology companies are stepping up security and limiting office activity in parts of the Middle East, a day after Iran warned it could target economic centres linked to the United States during the ongoing regional conflict.Citi Bank asked employees to immediately leave its regional headquarters in the Dubai International Financial Centre, according…

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War breaking news. Iran, Chinese tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade. New talks in Islamabad

Mission of ‘non-belligerent’ countries on Hormuz, conference on Friday in Paris A conference will take place on Friday in Paris between the ‘non-belligerent countries’ volunteering for a mission over the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Elysée announced. Sanchez, China can play important role in ending US-Iran war “It is very difficult to meet other…

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