New Delhi: A gas you rarely think about is disrupting MRI supply chains in India. West Asia-linked helium shortages have tightened availability and driven up costs in India, raising the risk of pricier scans and diagnostic delays.With India heavily dependent on imports from Qatar for the non-renewable gas used to cool MRI magnets, hospitals and…
China’s Ding Liren (Photo by FIDE/Eric Rosen) NEW DELHI: Former world chess champion Ding Liren has dropped out of the FIDE ratings list after playing too few games, but he seems completely at peace with the situation. Once at the top of the chess world, he is now taking a step back and enjoying a…
South cinema buzzes with ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ premiere delays and ‘Jana Nayagan’ facing censor hurdles due to political content. AR Rahman reunites with Mani Ratnam for a Vijay Sethupathi film, while Rajinikanth and Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jailer 2’ collaboration sparks massive hype. Mrunal Thakur’s temple visit also adds to ‘Dacoit’ anticipation. South cinema witnessed a…
The United States has eased sanctions on Venezuela’s state-owned oil sector, allowing American companies to resume limited business with Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), as the Donald Trump administration seeks to expand global oil supplies during the ongoing Iran conflict, AP reported.The US Treasury Department on Wednesday issued a broad licence permitting PDVSA to sell…
The much-awaited Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is all set to hit theatres this Thursday, and despite premiere delays and cancellations in some regions, the first reviews are already pouring in—and they are overwhelmingly positive. Starring Ranveer Singh in the lead, the sequel is being hailed as a potential blockbuster, with early reactions suggesting it could…
Even as Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge finally began rolling out in cinemas, the much-hyped release hit an unexpected roadblock. Several premiere shows across regions were either delayed or cancelled, leaving fans disappointed. Kannada and Malayalam versions, in particular, did not screen as planned on opening evening. Even as Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge finally began rolling…
Virat Kohli. (File photo) Former Royal Challengers Bangalore batter AB de Villiers has backed Virat Kohli as a key figure in the franchise, saying his role goes beyond runs and continues to influence the team.RCB will begin their IPL 2026 campaign on March 28 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season is fast approaching, with all 10 franchises finalising their coaching setups and support staff ahead of the new campaign. The tournament is set to begin on March 28, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.Teams have assembled a…
At first glance, the soap foam appears to be quite simple: it is light, airy, and most often white. However, there is a great deal going on behind the scenes, with many tiny bubbles and a great amount of physics and light. If you have ever noticed that a solution of soap appears to be…
Swara Bhasker who is often in the news for her social media presence and also banter with trolls sometimes recently found herself trending again after a supposed post criticising Priyanka Chopra Jonas during her Oscars 2026 appearance went viral. However, on March 18, Swara set the record straight, stating that the post was completely fabricated….