Data from major ports shows that Mumbai handled just 36 cruise vessels carrying 32,060 passengers in 2013-14. (Representative Image) MUMBAI: For generations, Mumbai’s harbour has been the gateway to India’s trade and commerce, crowded with cargo vessels and merchant ships. Today, a different class of vessel is helping reshape the city’s waterfront economy — the…
Fertiliser availability and prices may take another three to four months to return to normal despite a tentative US-Iran peace agreement and the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, industry executives said.While the agreement is expected to ease pressure on global energy and shipping markets, executives said disruptions caused by the conflict in West…
Picture for representation Karwar: A 26-year-old tourist from Pune, Jeevan Bhatrai, went missing after being swept away by rough waves while shooting a reel at Kadle beach in Kumta taluk of Uttara Kannada district Monday.Bhatrai, who had been staying with friends at a private resort in Kadle for the past three days, was at the…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Friday interacted with autorickshaw drivers in Delhi’s Bengali Market area, sitting down with them over lunch as they spoke about rising expenses and daily struggles.The Congress leader was seen wearing an autorickshaw driver’s uniform during the interaction at Todarmal Park. He also shared a…
One in three Britons raised Christian no longer follow the faith, study reveals Nearly a third of people in Britain who were raised as Christians no longer identify with the religion in adulthood, according to a major international study, highlighting a steady decline in traditional faith adherence across the country. The analysis by the Pew…
In the mid-1800s, gas parties showcased nitrous oxide’s euphoric effects. Dentist Horace Wells observed a man injured but pain-free under its influence, sparking an idea. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Imagine such an event wherein the performance is centred around individuals breathing in “laughing gas,” stumbling about, and providing entertainment to the audience members. In the…
A report claims that the $100,000 fee did not impact the H-1B visa numbers, as half of the H-1B applicants are already in the US on some other visas and they don’t have to pay the fee if they are selected. The Center for Immigration Studies claimed in a report that the $100,000 fee for…
Middle East crisis choked one of the world’s busiest oil pipelines for over 100 days, sending ripples to economies across the globe. As energy shipments fell, many players opted for a range of tactics to keep the shipments flowing. The US adopted Iran’s playbook. Using a method long associated with Iran’s sanctions-busting efforts, the United…
Hyderabad: Telangana will join the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), a central govt initiative aimed at strengthening power distribution frastructure and reducing transmission losses. As part of the scheme, pre-paid smart meters will be installed for all consumers except agricultural connections.The state cabinet, chaired by chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday, approved proposals submitted…
Mark Hamill remains one of Hollywood’s most iconic stars. Best known for playing Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, Hamill has spent decades in the entertainment industry, earning admiration for both his performances and his thoughtful outlook on life. One of his most memorable quotes speaks about how true heroism comes not from physical…
