Premium Illustration: BINAY SINHA India’s biofuel initiatives have been successful in getting us to a 10 per cent ethanol blend with petrol (E10). At this level, petrol engines sold in India since 2008 are not harmed, although older engines need modifications or no ethanol. Also, molasses as feedstock for ethanol from sugar factories have… Continue reading The case for staying with ethanol 10
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‘Untrained’ Somali runner’s horrible performance at World University Games causes outrage
Outrage has ensued following an “untrained” Somali runner’s performance during a women’s 100-meter race at the World University Games in Chengdu, China, on Monday that can only be seen to believe. Nasra Abukar Ali, who is said to be 20 years old from Somalia, ran the 100-meter heat in 21.81 seconds. She finished dead last… Continue reading ‘Untrained’ Somali runner’s horrible performance at World University Games causes outrage
Vivekananda beyond Hindutva assumptions
Govind Krishnan’s book argues the liberal intelligentsia’s tendency to treat everything Hindu as suspect results in Vivekananda’s appropriation by the Sangh Parivar Source link
Railways withdraw statement on mental condition of accused RPF constable
The Railways on Wednesday said in a statement that no mental ailment was detected in the last periodic medical examination of the RPF constable accused in the Jaipur-Mumbai train shooting incident but withdrew it within hours. Railway Protection Force (RPF) Constable Chetan Singh (33) is accused of gunning down his senior colleague Tika… Continue reading Railways withdraw statement on mental condition of accused RPF constable
Manchester City reportedly close to signing Croatia’s Josko Gvardiol
Croatia’s Josko Gvardiol footballer going to Manchester City. Photo: Twitter Manchester City is ready to make a big move in the transfer market, days before the start of the new season. The English and European champions are set to sign Croatia center back Josko Gvardiol for a reported 90 million euros ($98.3 million)… Continue reading Manchester City reportedly close to signing Croatia’s Josko Gvardiol
HC directs NLC to pay Rs 40,000 per acre as compensation to farmers in TN
The Madras High Court on Wednesday fixed a sum of Rs 40,000 per acre towards damage caused to the standing crops on account of Paravanar Canal Diversion activities carried out by the Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) in Cuddalore district. The court also directed the affected farmers to approach the authorities, who in turn,… Continue reading HC directs NLC to pay Rs 40,000 per acre as compensation to farmers in TN
Sebi slaps Rs 30 lakh fine on 6 for indulging in non-genuine trades
Capital markets regulator Sebi has slapped fines totalling Rs 30 lakh on six entities for indulging in non-genuine trade in the illiquid stock options segment on the BSE. In six separate orders on Monday, the regulator imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh each on Shrenil L Zaveri, Skyrail Logistics, New Star System… Continue reading Sebi slaps Rs 30 lakh fine on 6 for indulging in non-genuine trades
Mets lose in brutal fashion hours after trading Justin Verlander to Astros
The New York Mets had themselves one rough Tuesday as a disappointing season continued. After trading three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers over the weekend, the Mets sent Justin Verlander – another three-time Cy Young winner – to the Houston Astros on Tuesday, the organization that Verlander helped to win two… Continue reading Mets lose in brutal fashion hours after trading Justin Verlander to Astros
Hockey Asian Champions Trophy: Why are coaches complaining about schedule?
Visiting teams, Malaysia and Korea did not like the timing of the tournament. It has been scheduled only five weeks ahead of the all-important Asian Games which has an Olympic berth at stake Source link
Restaurant at center of Jackson Mahomes controversy shuts down
The Aspens Restaurant and Lounge in Overland Park, Kansas, the restaurant at the center of the legal case against the brother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, is available for lease. The restaurant’s social media pages posted a “For Lease” ad days after announcing the restaurant was “closed until further notice.” Jackson Mahomes, left,… Continue reading Restaurant at center of Jackson Mahomes controversy shuts down