Most robots are built to look like something. Engineers designing machines to navigate the real world have, for decades, reached for the same reference points: the human skeleton, the dog’s four-legged trot, the insect’s crawl. These biological templates have produced impressive machines, but they carry an embedded assumption that a robot needs a front, a…
Indian oil refiners are modifying operations to handle a wider range of complex crude grades. (AI image) The Middle East conflict has complicated the refining calculations for Indian refiners – not just in terms of the amount of crude oil that is available, but also for the kind of crude that is available. Indian oil…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final to lift back-to-back trophies. (AP) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: IPL trophies are won on the field, but championship dynasties are built in boardrooms, auction tables and strategy meetings.Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) historic back-to-back title triumphs are the result of a vision that extended far beyond…
“I turned every challenge into motivation. My entire focus was on my goal’: JEE Advanced 2026 topper The results of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026 were declared today, June 1, and Shubham Kumar had little reason to be surprised. The Bihar native, who moved to Kota two years ago for preparation, says avoiding…
Shane Nigam‘s crime thriller ‘Dridam’ has generated discussion among viewers after its theatrical release. The film, directed by debutant Martin Joseph, received mostly mixed reviews from viewers, but one particular dialogue quickly caught the attention of audiences familiar with the ‘Drishyam’ franchise.The line, “Ah rahashyam ee bhoomiyil randamathoraal ariyilla…athu ennodoppam mannil alinju illathaakum (‘I will…
India’s push towards alternative fuels is set to gain momentum this week, with both Maruti Suzuki and Hero MotoCorp preparing to introduce their first flex-fuel vehicles for the Indian market. While Hero will launch its first ethanol-powered motorcycle on June 3, Maruti Suzuki is preparing to unveil the country’s first mass-market flex-fuel passenger car on…
Russia on Monday announced a ban on aviation fuel exports until November 30 as it seeks to safeguard domestic supplies amid falling refinery output and growing pressure on its energy infrastructure.Announcing the move, the Russian government said the restriction was aimed at maintaining stability in the domestic fuel market. “The aim of this decision is…
Scientists have achieved a remarkable feat by enabling mouse eyes to perform part of the photosynthetic process using specially designed eye drops derived from spinach leaves. The experimental treatment, developed by researchers at the National University of Singapore, was created to combat dry eye disease, a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Rather than…
Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose 3.2% year-on-year to over Rs 1.94 lakh crore in May, reported PTI.The collections moderated from a record Rs 2.42 lakh crore in April but remained higher than the Rs 1.88 lakh crore collected in May last year. Net GST revenue increased 3.3% to Rs 1.67 lakh crore…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the reigning IPL and WPL champions. New Delhi: For years, Royal Challengers Bengaluru were Indian cricket’s great romantics.They had the stars. They had the fan base. They had the moments. What they didn’t have were the trophies.RCB reached IPL finals in 2009, 2011 and 2016 and fell short. For 18 years,…
