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New Delhi: Air travel in India has become more expensive as flight ticket prices have increased sharply in recent weeks. The rise is mainly due to higher fuel costs caused by global tensions. Compared to last year, airfares in April have gone up by about 44%. A ticket that cost…

Crop insurance plays a critical role in agricultural risk management by providing financial protection when disasters such as flooding, hail or fire occur. It is also a large part of the spending in the Farm Bill, as the federal government subsidizes the premiums producers pay. Understanding producer behaviors around crop…

New Delhi: In a move that underscores long-standing strategic ties, Russia has offered to increase oil and gas supplies to India as global energy markets face uncertainty due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The assurance came during high-level discussions between Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and…

The bunny trail might just start at the cross, according to a West Virginia University religious studies expert. While many assume egg hunts and the Easter Bunny have pagan origins, Aaron Gale, associate professor in the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, explains how modern scholars came to believe…

Delhi, Apr 03: In a heart-warming celebration of courage, progress, and limitless potential, Growing Star’s Child Development Centre organized a special Talent Show for Neurodivergent Children on the occasion of World Autism Awareness Day. The event brought together children undergoing therapy for Autism, ADHD, learning disorder, sensory processing disorder, neuro developmental delay, global developmental delay and other neurodivergent conditions, offering them a stage to express themselves through…

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) achieved a record 20.14 million tonnes of steel sales in FY26, marking its strongest performance to date. The growth was driven by robust demand from construction, automotive, and infrastructure sectors. SAIL’s focus on high-quality products, efficient production, and expanding distribution networks helped meet nationwide…

India’s two-wheeler industry wrapped up the fiscal year 2025-26 on a high note, buoyed by a revival in rural markets and a growing appetite for premium models. Manufacturers reported robust sales across motorcycles, scooters, and high-end bikes, signaling renewed consumer confidence and shifting preferences. Rural Markets Drive Growth A key…

India has emerged as the third-largest renewable energy market in the world in 2025, according to the latest report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The country’s rapid expansion in solar, wind, and other clean energy sectors reflects a sustained commitment to reducing carbon emissions and meeting growing energy…

India’s sugar production has seen a significant boost this season, rising 9% to reach 272.31 lakh tons as of March 31, 2026, according to data from the Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA). This increase reflects favorable crop conditions and higher yields across key sugar-producing states. The latest figures indicate a…

Multiple regions of the brain engage in fast-moving conversations to understand language, UTHealth Houston researchers have discovered, dispelling a prior school of thought that only one region of the brain was responsible for language processing.   The research, led by Nitin Tandon, MD, professor of neurosurgery at McGovern Medical School…