University of Washington professor fired after sending email criticising Iran war In recent weeks, at least three cases across the United States have brought renewed attention to the limits of academic expression, particularly around the Middle East.At the centre of one such case is Aria Fani, an associate professor at the University of Washington. He…
Saudi Aramco jumped the most since April 2023 on Sunday as the Iran war entered its second week, prompting supply disruptions that may send oil prices higher when global markets reopen. Shares of the state-backed oil giant climbed as much as 4.9% in Riyadh before paring gains to close up 4.1%, on the first day…
Bengaluru-based EV maker Ultraviolette Automotive has launched a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) initiative called Battery Flex, allowing buyers to purchase the new Ultraviolette X‑47 Crossover at a significantly lower upfront price. Here’s a quick look at the details. Ultraviolette X47: BaaS details explained With the Battery Flex programme, the X-47 can now be purchased starting at Rs…
This week starts with your sleeves rolled up, Pisces. The Sun has moved into Aries, and that lights up your money and self worth zone. So even if you’re dreamy by nature, you won’t be allowed to float. Responsibilities will call you by name. From the start of the week into midweek, the vibe is…
Prithvi Shaw. (File photo) NEW DELHI: “I like to be in the present.” That sums up Prithvi Shaw’s outlook after a turbulent phase that saw him lose his IPL spot and his place in the Mumbai Ranji Trophy squad. Back after a mental reset, the Delhi Capitals batter is choosing clarity over noise.“Last year when…
Cruise control, once limited to higher-priced sedans and SUVs, is increasingly being offered in more affordable cars in India as competition in the entry-level and compact segments grows. The feature allows a vehicle to maintain a constant speed without continuous throttle input, helping reduce driver fatigue during long highway journeys. Its availability in budget-friendly models…
‘No power is as costly as no power’ – Homi Jehangir Bhabha, the father of India’s nuclear programme, had once famously said. Several decades later, India’s nuclear energy ambitions have entered a decisive phase.On April 6, the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu achieved criticality, achieving a sustained nuclear chain reaction…
India’s foreign exchange reserves declined by $11.413 billion to $698.346 billion in the week ended March 20, mainly due to a sharp fall in gold reserves, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday, PTI reported.In the previous reporting week, the reserves had dropped by $7.052 billion to $709.759 billion.The…
Mark Twain, one of the most celebrated literary figures in American literary history, was known for his wit, observations, and writings. Twain, whose real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens, became a household name because of his most famous writings such as “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”. Twain’s writings were generally…
The Delhi Government has proposed a major shift in its upcoming EV policy, which could significantly impact two-wheeler buyers in the capital. According to the draft Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0, new registrations of petrol-powered two-wheelers may no longer be allowed from April 1, 2028. Instead, only electric two-wheelers will be eligible for registration from…