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NEW DELHI: India on Saturday once again rejected the constitution of the Court of Arbitration under the Indus Waters Treaty, declaring the decision as ‘null and void.’External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India had never recognised the establishment of the court and would not accept any proceedings, awards or decisions issued by it.“The…
NEW DELHI: Indian dhow — Haji Ali — sailing from Somalia to Sharjah in the UAE sank after coming under attack in Omani waters early Wednesday. Meanwhile, two more India-bound ships, carrying LPG, crossed the strife-hit Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, taking the total number of such vessels to 13.The two…
Lakes and rivers in Ontario stretch across enormous distances, from densely forested northern regions to quieter inland waterways that sit closer to towns and roads. Much of this terrain supports a wide range of reptiles, including several snake species that spend time near marshes, rocky shorelines, and shallow water. In some places, sightings are common…
It’s a Thursday morning, and three directors and several shareholders of a seafood company are gathered around a conference table, absorbed in a presentation on food packaging. “Good packaging adds value to a product; it can even fetch a higher price,” says the instructor at the Indian Institute of Packaging, in Marathi.As the directors nod,…
For thousands of sailors stranded on nearly 1,600 ships in the Strait of Hormuz, “Project Freedom” turned out to be more of a pit stop than passage. US President Donald Trump’s much-talked-about plan to help commercial vessels cross one of the world’s most dangerous waterways lasted just 48 hours, with only two ships making it…
Not shipshape: Poor campaign planning and failure to find an answer to BJP’s identity politics have been a hindrance for Congress NEW DELHI: In cricketing analogy, Congress got off the mark with Kerala. The party notched its first victory since winning Telangana in Dec 2023, and finally showed some resilience after its commendable show in…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday criticised the United States, referring to it as the “Great Satan” and signalling no compromise on Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities.In a written statement read on state television, Khamenei said Iran’s strategic programmes remain non-negotiable and central to national sovereignty. He also said Americans had no place…
Fennel water has a gentle, slightly sweet flavour that feels calming after meals. It is often associated with easing heaviness and helping the body feel more settled, especially in warmer weather when digestion can feel sluggish. To make it, add 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds to a cup of warm water. Let it steep for…
On National Maritime Day, when India pauses to mark the historic voyage of its first modern merchant ship and celebrate a legacy that stretches back to ancient seafarers, the focus is usually on pride. This year, however, it may also be a moment to look harder at the seas that sustain it. In many ways,…
PC: National History Museum Electric eels are something else. Snake-like fish, long and cylindrical, glide through murky waters. They can deliver a shock that’ll make you jump or freeze. People have been fascinated by them for centuries. For a long time, scientists thought there was just one species. But now it seems there are actually…
