Nifty plunges to 4.5 months low

The BSE benchmark gauge tumbled 820.97 points or 1.03% to settle at 78,675.18

The Arctic cold wave has made a late-winter dip towards far south of the normal to trigger the latest snowstorm across Northwest Europe, which is on a roll even as one is about to post this blog . This is akin to early-February freaky weather brought about by southward-dipping western disturbances (which are eastward-perturbations of the cold waves striking Northwest and South Europe)over Central and adjoining Peninsular India.

Most forecasting agencies indicate the possibility of a storm building in the Southwest Bay of Bengal, just ahead of the onset of Southwest monsoon in these parts. What it holds for onset dynamics over mainland India has crucial signifcance for onward progress of seasonal rains.

There’s nationalist fervour and jingoism running right through this cinematic interpretation of the scandalous Nanavati murder case that rocked the nation in the 1950s.

Dharmadurai leaves us dry-eyed, despite much potential for drama.

There’s nothing nuanced or new in this film about one of the worst pogroms of our times: the anti-Sikh riots of 1984

‘Doctor Strange’ is a subverted superhero film with plenty to look and laugh at.

Director Venkat Prabhu’s Telugu-Tamil bilingual ‘Custody’ is not among his best, but has plenty going for it

Newcomers led by Sumanth Prabhas get the carefree rural Telangana vibe right in the Telugu film ‘Mem Famous’, which shines in a few segments but falls short of being a roller coaster fun ride

The developer plans to build a premium residential project with an estimated revenue potential of ₹3,500 crore

Kishore Nagappa, the sculptor behind statues for the likes of Jawaharlal Nehru, Ambedkar, Sathyamurthi, Muthuramalinga Devar and the most recent one of Pennycuick

At Varnam, entrepreneur Karthik Vaidyanathan brings innovative creations by Karnataka’s Channapatna artisans to Chennai, from traditional toys to home decor pieces

England finished its successful run chase on 329-5 in the second one-day international with 15 balls remaining

No team had been able to win all the Test matches in India in a series featuring three or more Test matches in nine decades.

His biggest contributions came in the third Test at Mumbai when Young’s 71 and 51 across the two innings helped New Zealand become the first team ever to beat India 3-0 in their own backyard

IPL mega auction list includes marquee Indian players like Pant, Iyer, and Rahul, with a total purse of ₹120 crore

He has worked single handed, to document and highlight the beauty and history of 80 years of Odia cinema.

The 17th Century Venkatamudayan temple to get a new lease of life, writes S. Prabhu

Writer Balakumaran talks to Suganthy Krishnamachari about the diverse subjects of his novels and the joy in capturing human emotions.

English language poets of the Indian diaspora were celebrated at a recent event in London.

City archaeologists and history students discover fragments of burial urns, ring stands belonging to the megalithic period in Sulapuram Village near Madurai

Get up close with Udaipur’s royal past, its art and architecture at the City Palace museum, writes Chitra Swaminathan

Complaint filed by contractor in charge of installation and maintenance said around 3,800 bamboo lights and 36 ‘gobo projector’ lights went missing in May

IPS officer Partha Sarathi Mahanta has directed the 19-minute documentary film on the Hargila Army comprising women of Dadara Pasaria village

We need to start brainstorming for ideas and features that we want on the new science portal so we'll be prepared for when we locate a web designer.

Here are a list of some other science library websites. Not all are great but I'd like for us to discuss what elements we like and which features we don't like (just as important). Please feel free to post links to other libraries you think are worthy of critique. Also, if there are general guidelines and features that you'd like to include please post about those too.

My first impression looking at these sites is how busy they all are. Lots of links and it seems overwhelming at first glance. Its a decision that we'll have to make about how much information should be quickly accessible on the main page but yet still easily usable. Caltech's library page is the most easily navigated, IMO. I like the quick drop down boxes and the selection of links. I especially like the menu for authors - as the issue of open access and author rights becomes more important on campus, we'll need to take an active role in helping the faculty understand their rights and options for publishing.


Berkeley: Chemistry: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/CHEM/
Engineering: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ENGI/
Physics/Ay: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/PHYS/

Caltech: http://library.caltech.edu/

Chicago : http://www1.lib.uchicago.edu/e/crerar/index.php3

Irvine: http://www.lib.uci.edu/libraries/science.html

Michigan: http://www.lib.umich.edu/science/

MIT Science Library: http://libraries.mit.edu/science/

Oregon Science Library: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/scilib/

Santa Cruz: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/scilib/

Kishore Jena admitted that Neeraj Chopra's Tokyo Olympics gold medal motivated him to achieve more in his sport but he found it difficult to get the big throws and thought of quitting the sport in July last year

Afghanistan's star all-rounder, Rashid Khan, celebrated his grand wedding in Kabul on October 3, 2024. The event, held in Afghanistan's capital, quickly became a viral sensation as videos from the ceremony circulated on social media.

IMAGES from Day 5 of the first Test played between India and New Zealand, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

Latham also reminded his team not to lose focus on the second Test amid the revelries after winning the first match, as India has the firepower in its ranks to hit back.

New Zealand beat India by 25 runs in Mumbai to complete an unprecedented 3-0 series sweep in India.

The contest, marked by significant political events, including assassination attempts on Trump and President Biden’s unexpected withdrawal, sees both candidates neck-and-neck in several key swing states.

People hope Trump will address jobs, economy issues; Trump has vowed to crackdown on illegal immigration

Barcelona and Inter Milan lead Champions League standings, with Brest as a surprising newcomer in contention

SGBs offer a hedge against gold price fluctuations, with investors receiving the ongoing market price at redemption

The surge in investments can be attributed to the prospects of higher returns, tax benefits, and the bonds’ exemption from capital gains tax.

Customs officials detain Shiv Kumar Prasad for allegedly receiving 500-gram gold chain from passenger Dharmendra Dubey at IGI airport

Bitcoin lags behind bonds, stocks and gold, signaling a possible slowdown in the crypto market

The recent increase in import duty from 7.5 to 15 per cent has significantly impacted production costs

UIS dollar rose on safety bids after an attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump, which raised his odds of winning

Telecom equipment faces hike in basic customs duty to 15 per cent

Import levy cut to 6% from 11%, AIDC pruned to 1%; move may curb smuggling

A drop in gold price can lead to increased jewellery demand, improving their revenue and profits Market experts believe the price of yellow metal could drop between ₹300 and ₹500 per gram going ahead

It’s the lifeblood of community identities and is vital for preserving cultural heritage