Common diseases and infestations acquired by plants in the monsoon include powdery mildew, leaf spot, mealybugs; some vulnerable plants frequently grown in home gardens include hibiscus, roses, tomatoes, chillies, capsicum, tulsi (holy basil) and jasmine Pune: Home gardeners have been making a beeline to nurseries and horticultural stores to buy fungicides in recent times, with…
The move comes at a time when the US-Iran conflict has impacted several industries and thrown fresh light on India’s imports-driven supply chain vulnerabilities. Building a deep manufacturing base spread across multiple sectors is emerging as a cornerstone of India’s strategy to future proof itself against supply chain disruptions caused by geopolitical disruptions. Reports suggest…
Gukesh Dommaraju and Javokhir Sindarov (PTI/IANS Photos) NEW DELHI: The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has announced Geneva, Switzerland, as the host city for the 2026 FIDE World Championship Match, where reigning champion Gukesh Dommaraju will defend his crown against Uzbek challenger Javokhir Sindarov in what promises to be a historic showdown.The World Championship match will…
‘Raaka’ director Atlee has reportedly expanded his real estate portfolio with a luxurious Rs 38 crore sea-facing apartment in Mumbai’s upscale Bandra neighbourhood. Although the filmmaker has not officially confirmed the purchase, reports suggest the premium residence boasts stunning Arabian Sea views and world-class amenities. The reported investment comes as Atlee continues to strengthen his…
58-year-old postal worker Umeshkumar Thakkar dies in Little Elm, Texas A 58-year-old man who was delivering mail in Little Elm, Texas, collapsed during his shift and died on July 20. Umeshkumar Thakkar was found unresponsive in his truck and was pronounced dead. The death triggered an investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, as…
Why this Microsoft engineer quit For countless young professionals, a job at Microsoft represents years of preparation finally paying off. It is often seen as the kind of achievement that marks the beginning of a successful career. But a software engineer’s recent Instagram video has sparked discussion for a different reason. Instead of celebrating the…
Guru Purnima is a day to pay homage to all those who help us move from confusion to clarity – teachers, mentors, elders and gurus. The Full Moon enhances emotional awareness and spiritual illumination. In 2026, this sacred energy is also severely influenced by Shani Vakri, or Saturn Retrograde. Saturn is the planet of karma,…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has invited online applications for 244 vacancies under its ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB). The recruitment drive is being conducted for the posts of Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC) and Stenographer at various ISRO centres, Department of Space (DOS) units and autonomous bodies.The online application…
Mumbai University’s Management Council decided to transfer the TYBCom paper leak investigation to the state CID (File photo) MUMBAI: Mumbai University‘s Management Council, at its meeting on Monday, decided to hand over the probe into the TYBCom paper leak case to the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID).While the police investigation is already underway, the university…
New Delhi: Stepping up his campaign against E20-blended petrol, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal Monday announced a ‘national town hall against E20’ on Aug 1 at Constitution Club where he seeks to bring together experts, vehicle owners and citizens concerned to discuss the impact of E20 petrol and chart the future course of the campaign. Kejriwal…
