Russian President Vladimir Putin. (AP photo) Russia’s energy revenues are surging as the Iran war rattles global oil markets, with Vladimir Putin estimated to be earning at least $760 million a day from oil and gas exports.According to the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) Institute, monthly revenues could nearly double from about $12 billion to…
I have always loved being a woman, and now that the girls are not shying away to flaunt the desi side, this really makes me the happiest. They say, when nothing is forced on you, you automatically start loving it, and for Gen Z girls, that’s exactly what happened for the Indian vibe. And social…
Forget ‘opposites attract’! New research from the University of Missouri, studying the Himba people in Namibia, reveals that people with similar levels of desirability are more likely to form successful relationships. This study, focusing on actual behavior rather than just stated preferences, suggests that matching ‘mate value’ is key to lasting partnerships, challenging common romantic…
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday stressed the urgent need to build a drone production ecosystem in the country to ensure strategic autonomy, enhance defence preparedness and make the nation self-reliant in the field in view of present geopolitical uncertainties.“India must work in a mission mode to emerge as a global hub of…
The popularity of two-wheelers is rising, and data suggest that scooter volume penetration has reached a record 36 per cent year-to-date FY26, up from 33 per cent. To cater to the needs of new customers, Yamaha has introduced the world’s first airbag-equipped scooter, the Tricity 300. This scooter not only offers better balance and stability…
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E-bikes sold by retailers including Amazon, Sears and Walmart are being recalled because the bicycles’ lithium-ion batteries can ignite, potentially sparking a fire and burning riders. About 22,000 e-bikes are involved in the recall, and should not be used until outfitted with a free replacement battery and battery mount, according to a notice posted by the U.S….
NEW DELHI: The Himachal Pradesh government has proposed a new cess on petrol and diesel to fund welfare measures for orphans and widows.Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday introduced the Himachal Pradesh Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the assembly, seeking to levy an “orphan and widow cess” on petrol and high-speed diesel,…
TOI correspondent from London: The judges who ruled against fugitive jeweller Nirav Modi’s attempt to reopen his appeal against extradition said their judgment “presents a worrying picture of the use of proscribed treatment to obtain confessions, which was characterised as ‘commonplace and endemic’”.Lord Justice Stuart-Smith and Justice Jay said in their order: “Were it not…
Discover the centuries-old secret to healthier hair: scalp massage. This simple, free technique boosts blood flow, delivering vital nutrients to hair follicles and stimulating growth. While not a cure for advanced baldness, consistent massage can reduce shedding, improve hair texture, and encourage new growth in thinning areas. Let’s be honest: hair loss hits a lot…