SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has lost nearly 3,000ha of lakes since 1967. The decline contributed to the devastating 2014 Kashmir floods, states a Comptroller and Auditor General of India report.In 1967, Jammu had 367 lakes and Kashmir 330. But by 2020, as many as 259 lakes had disappeared in Jammu, accounting for a loss of…
The Kuldevta, or family ancestral god, has been a spiritual anchor for many Indian families for a long time, guiding and protecting them over the years. But people who study culture and spirituality say that these traditions are becoming less important, especially for younger families who live in cities. Some people think that this change…
MUMBAI: The rupee closed at a record 93.98/$ on Monday, down 35 paise from its previous close of 92.63. In the process, it breached its prior low of 93.73 and briefly slipped past 94 after market hours. Sensing the impact of the West Asia conflict on the Indian economy through inflation, growth and current account…
NEW DELHI: The Centre has, for the first time, come out with dedicated rules to manage tar balls – weathered product of oil spills due to offshore oil exploration activities, oil tanker/ ship/ vessel accidents or pipeline leakages that cause marine pollution – and proposed mandatory provisions for owner of oil facilities for its collection,…
The return journey to the Moon is gradually starting to take form as NASA works towards launching its powerful rocket to take astronauts to the Moon. After weeks of testing and repairs, NASA has started rolling its giant rocket to the launch pad to begin a new push towards a historic mission to the Moon….
NASA is set to first crewed mission to the lunar vicinity in more than 50 years with the Artemis II mission, which is scheduled for launch tomorrow, April 1, 2026. Four astronauts are on the Crew of the Orion spacecraft, including three from NASA – Reid Wiseman (Commander), Victor Glover (Pilot), and Christina Koch (Mission…
The Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited reported its highest-ever Profit Before Tax (PBT) for 2025–26, with projections indicating it will cross Rs 4,106 crore, following a year of steady production and strong sales across fertiliser categories.The cooperative produced 90.62 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of fertilisers during the financial year. This included 48.28 lakh MT of…
Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz (Image via Getty) The Philadelphia 76ers face the Utah Jazz on March 21, 2026, with both sides missing key players. Philadelphia come in with better recent results and a more stable rotation, even with several regulars out. Utah continue to adjust lineups while giving minutes to younger players.The game is…
Mamata Banerjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Images/Agencies) NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over why he did not address Pakistan’s threat to strike Kolkata.Addressing a poll rally in Nadia district, she said: “You (PM) target Bengal during election rallies; but when Pakistan talks of attacking…
Rishabh Pant dismissal in LSG vs DC (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant endured a frustrating start to his opening experiment as Lucknow Super Giants took on Delhi Capitals in their first IPL 2026 clash on Wednesday, with a bizarre run-out cutting short his innings.The incident unfolded in the third over when…