The ongoing conflict in West Asia has triggered a sharp escalation in input costs across energy, packaging, and logistics, all of which are critical to the seed industry’s functioning. The first casualty of rising operational costs and increasing financial stress almost always is investment in research, which may help in sustaining margins in the short…
How to grow a native front yard without making it look messy. Image credit – Gemini Native gardens have come to be linked with meadow-like landscaping and naturalistic landscapes. However, many native species can be structured, elegant, and thoughtfully planned while being bee-friendly and butterfly-friendly at the same time. According to landscape design experts, the…
ARIES Health-wise, you are likely to feel energetic and confident. Your financial situation may show signs of improvement. However, certain behaviours or reactions could irritate your partner and may even lead to disagreements if not handled carefully. Avoid testing a new vehicle in heavy traffic. You may also find yourself correcting someone who is spreading…
Agartala: A district and sessions court in Tripura’s Dhalai district sentenced a drug trafficker to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh in a narcotics case busted two years ago.The convict, Supankar Debnath (35), a resident of Dhanpur in Sepahijala district, was found guilty under multiple provisions of the Narcotic…
RRB JE CBT Stage 1 result 2026 The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced the results of the 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted for recruitment to the posts of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) under CEN 05/2025. Candidates who qualified in the first stage examination…
Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius Passengers evacuated from the virus-hit Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius are set to begin leaving a specialist isolation facility in the UK after completing an initial 72-hour quarantine period, as health officials continue efforts to contain a rare hantavirus outbreak linked to the vessel.According to a BBC report, the group…
The PM has called for spending wisely—starting at the pump. The bigger leak is at the traffic signal. Outside Parliament in Delhi, convoy vehicles often stand for hours waiting for MPs and VIPs — engines running, ACs blasting continuously. Hundreds of cars. All burning fuel while stationary, generating more heat in already unbearable conditions, and…
Picture this: a Bengaluru-born powerhouse blending Kerala roots with global ambition. Suraj Nambiar, now Dubai-based, kicked off his career with a Civil Engineering degree from R.V. College of Engineering as per reports. His early works included interning at Ashoka, leading at Invictus, and repping Sherwood Institute. He leveled up with elite programs—an Intensive Summer Program…
You’ll feel the air shift today, lighter, friendlier, and more hopeful. Mercury supports your pace, and Jupiter gives you a clean push forward, so the anxiety that bothered you recently begins to fade.Your father’s health seems to be improving, which lifts both of your spirits. Still, keep an eye on your mother’s wellbeing; making a…
File photo of AIFF logo and ISL trophy. (Screengrab) New Delhi: The Indian Super League (ISL) clubs, except East Bengal, have proposed a club-led model to run the league in the future while also handling the commercial responsibilities. The suggestion was emailed to the AIFF hierarchy, the ISL clubs, and the Ministry of Youth Affairs…