Panaji: To reduce dependence on flower imports from other states, the zonal agriculture office (ZAO) in Sattari is set to distribute one lakh hybrid marigold saplings from Aug 20 under the state sector scheme.The initiative aims to increase the area under marigold cultivation in Valpoi from 5 hectares to 7 hectares this year.“We are optimistic…
India faces the prospect of up to 100% Trump tariffs for its Russian crude oil purchases. The US Senate on Friday approved a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on goods from countries such as India and China that continue to buy Russian oil and gas and…
India faces the prospect of up to 100% Trump tariffs for its Russian crude oil purchases. The US Senate on Friday approved a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on goods from countries such as India and China that continue to buy Russian oil and gas and…
Sarfaraz Khan (File Photo) NEW DELHI: Sarfaraz Khan‘s place in India’s Test plans appears increasingly uncertain, but the Mumbai batter has made it clear that he is not ready to give up.Amid his continued absence from the national squad, Sarfaraz shared a cryptic Instagram story recently, posting a still from the 2019 Telugu film Jersey…
Silambarasan is currently juggling multiple interesting projects, but his next collaboration with ‘Dragon’ director Ashwath Marimuthu has been the subject of growing curiosity. With fans waiting for an official update on when the project will begin, there have also been questions about whether Simbu’s ongoing work in ‘Arasan’ has caused a delay. Producer Archana Kalpathi…
A Southern California nonprofit that operates domestic violence shelters and homelessness programmes paid its chief executive more than $1.6 million over the last two years covered by its public tax filings. The unusually large compensation has drawn questions from nonprofit experts because the CEO, Carol Adelkoff, has maintained a primary residence in Hawaii while leading…
A giant, tornado-like flame may offer a cleaner and faster way to respond to oil spills at sea. In a large-scale experiment, researchersfrom Texas A&M University and the University of California, Berkeley created a nearly 17-foot-tall fire whirl over crude oil floating on water. The spinning flame burned the oil about 40% faster than a…
When people say they don’t have space for gardening, what they usually mean is they don’t have either a spacious balcony or a backyard to plant their favourite green friends. But a balcony is just one option among many, and there are many other creative hidden corners of the home that can be an abode…
This week’s cosmic occurrences invite you to ponder the direction of your journey. A solar eclipse could illuminate overlooked aspects vital for your grand ambitions. Heed any advice given carefully, making sure it resonates with your existing commitments and financial landscape. As you explore potential projects, trips, or expansions, be diligent in identifying any unforeseen…
The complaint was filed by Zeeshan Siddique’s sister Mumbai: Bandra police registered a non-cognisable (NC) offence on Friday against an unidentified person after the sister of NCP functionary and former MLA Zeeshan Siddique complained that she came across a death threat to him in an audio clip on a social media platform.Siddique’s family claimed that…
