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How Swifts, Swallows and Sparrows Nested in Indian Buildings

Three Birds, Three StrategiesThe common swift (Apus apus) does not land on the ground by choice. Its legs are so short and its wings so long that touching down anywhere except a vertical surface is a trap it cannot escape from. For centuries, the deep overhangs of Indian havelis, the…

Times Life · Oct 21

Why Matte Lips Crack and Glosses Slide in Indian Weather

What Heat Does to a Matte FormulaMatte lip colours work by stripping out the emollients, the oils and waxes that give a product slip. What's left behind is pigment, film-forming polymers, and very little moisture. In a temperate climate, that film stays flexible because the air around it isn't pulling…

Times Life · Oct 21

Alang Shipbreaking Yards: What Travellers Can and Cannot See

What Alang Actually IsEleven kilometres of tidal beach south of Bhavnagar, and on it, at any given time, somewhere between two hundred and four hundred ships in various stages of coming apart. Tankers, bulk carriers, ferries, container ships, beached deliberately at high tide and then cut from the bow backward…

Times Life · Oct 21

'Makes all the sense in the world to talk to them': Rubio on visit to Reliance's Jamnagar refinery

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India from October 20 to 22 to discuss energy cooperation. He will visit Reliance Industries' Jamnagar refinery in Gujarat, highlighting its refining capabilities. Rubio stated that energy is directly linked to national security during a media interaction in Mumbai. He expressed concerns…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

‘We don’t come enough’ to India, says Rubio on return visit; flags region’s role in shaping 21st-century history

At US's 250th-anniversary celebration in Mumbai, Secretary of State Marco Rubio underscored the importance of more regular engagements with India. Pointing to the country's status as a crucial geopolitical partner, he discussed mutual interests in technology, trade, and Indo-Pacific security. Rubio asserted that strategic collaboration in these areas would be…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Bihar cops struggle to confirm Tiger Shroff shooter identity after woman says accused not her son

Bihar Police is currently verifying the identity of a man arrested for allegedly firing at actor Tiger Shroff. The accused, Ritik from Begusarai, was apprehended along with two others after the incident in Mumbai. Authorities are investigating claims made by Ritik's parents, who do not recognize him in the photograph…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Jackie Shroff makes first public appearance after firing attack on Tiger Shroff

The event was held in Mumbai on Monday and marked the first public appearance of the actor after the incident. In the pictures and videos circulating online, Jackie is seen posing alongside Fadnavis and other attendees at the event.

The Economic Times · Oct 20

India has made substantial progress in diversifying oil imports, Rubio says

Marco Rubio highlighted India's advancements in energy diversification, particularly reducing dependence on Russian oil. During his Mumbai visit, he indicated the US's potential to support India’s energy needs. Rubio also plans to visit Reliance Industries' Jamnagar refinery for discussions on Venezuela's oil sector involvement. Additionally, he met with India's External…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

8th Pay Commission gross salary hike: How Level 3 employees may get Rs 69,000 gross pay in 8th CPC

8th Pay Commission salary calculator: Scheduled for October 22 and 23 in Mumbai, the 8th Pay Commission meetings will address key topics such as salaries, pensions, and allowances. The proposed basic pay rise is likely to have a substantial effect on gross salary calculations across employee levels. Estimates for pay…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Gautam Adani meets Gurudevshri Rakeshji in Dharampur, says Adani Foundation keen to partner with mission on Grassroots Projects

Gautam Adani visited Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur in Gujarat along with his wife Dr. Priti Adani. They met the Mission's founder, Gurudevshri Rakeshji, to discuss the principles of seva and sadhana. During the visit, Adani expressed interest in collaborating with the Mission on various initiatives and praised the volunteers' dedication.

The Economic Times · Oct 20