CHENNAI: Flagging that “free is the most expensive word in public policy”, chief economic adviser (CEA) Anantha Nageswaran said infrastructure built on the promise of free or below-cost services cannot attract patient capital. “What makes infrastructure worthy of patient capital? There are three conditions: quality infrastructure, contract certainty, and policy certainty. And the fourth, which…
Auqib Nabi (Image credit: Sri Lanka Cricket) NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi earned his maiden call-up to the Indian team after senior pacer Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. TimesofIndia.com had earlier reported that the J & K pacer was the frontrunner to replace the…
Raji Doshi (Image Credit: Young Scientist Lab) A 12-year-old student from Connecticut is drawing attention for tackling one of the world’s biggest environmental challenges with an innovative science project. According to the Young Scientist Lab, Raji Doshi designed a project that proposes using algae and natural calcium (aragonite) buffers to help reduce CO₂-driven ocean acidification….
Chief Minister Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ continues to rack up steady numbers as the film saw a decent opening to the second working week at the box office. The political action drama saw a decent start on Monday after a drop in collections compared to its previous day, which is expected after the weekend. The latest…
Optical illusions trick the eye and brain into seeing what a person sees at first glance, despite many objects hidden in the same image based on how their brain is wired. Even though it is not scientifically proven yet, some of these brain teasers that go viral claim to test intelligence and personality types, which…
A home issue could feel urgent with the Aries Moon. Saturn’s third aspect is delay, duty, and serious thinking. Amrit Siddhi Yoga supports a constructive step when the foundation is checked properly. What to Do Today Take one household matter that needs firm action. It might be maintenance, rent, property records, furniture, moving, or an…
