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[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Eighteen months after becoming head of Engineers India Ltd , the state-owned firm that built most of the country’s oil refineries, Vartika Shukla says its transformation is gathering pace. Shukla, who’s worked for the company for more than three decades, is attempting to change its profile, branching out from construction of fossil-fuel plants into new areas such as renewable energy projects. EIL is building India’s first biorefinery, which will use bamboo to produce bioethanol, and moving into green hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel. We’ve “built a lot of alliances in upcoming areas,” Shukla, 57, said in an interview at the firm’s New Delhi headquarters, sitting under framed photographs of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu . The changes under way at EIL are playing out across the energy industry as low-emissions sources become increasingly important. Renewables will account for almost all growth in the world’s electricity supply o

[ad_1] Dear readers, “My mind, as is so often the case these days, was totally blank.” — Jean Shepherd The year I turned 17, I went around telling everyone I was having my “coming-of-age summer,” because it was an expression I loathed (with its patronizing overtones of sexual awakening) and because I feared if I didn’t say it, someone else might. After all, my summer itinerary contained many of the classic Y.A. elements: new environs, different people, a growth spurt. And, naturally, everyone I encountered was thinking only of me and my hero’s journey. In the event, I didn’t have much to show for it besides a disastrous at-home haircut, a brown paper bag of waitressing tips and the short-lived friendship of a would-be classics professor who had briefly dropped out of school to follow the Dave Matthews Band. Oh, and I did a lot of reading. Mutatis mutandis. Here are some summer break recommendations. — Sadie Stein If you’re a New Yorker of a certain age, you’ll know Jean Shepherd

[ad_1] Arizona authorities recently arrested a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a cognitively-disabled person back in October. Buckeye resident Sergio Morales, 63, was arrested at his home on Monday by Buckeye Police Department officials. His arrest stems from an October 1 sexual assault incident. Morales is accused of sexually assaulting a cognitively-disabled adult while the victim was on a walk near 4th Street and Centre Avenue in Buckeye. After the assault, the victim was rushed to Southwest Family Advocacy Center for a forensic interview. Over the course of the last six months, detectives gradually obtained enough information to locate the suspect. IN ARIZONA, FRESH SCRUTINY OF SAUDI-OWNED FARM'S WATER USE Buckeye resident Sergio Morales, 63, was arrested at his home over charges stemming from an October 1 sexual assault incident. (Buckeye Police Department) Buckeye police officers were assisted by U.S. Marshals Services Task Force members during their investigat

[ad_1] Zak Crawley delivered an astonishing innings of 189 runs in the fourth Ashes Test, leaving Australia stunned and propelling England towards a potential Ashes comeback.  Crawley's sensational knock marked the highest score by an England batter in a home Ashes Test in 26 years, providing the hosts with a golden opportunity to level the series at 2-2. In a masterclass of 182 balls, Crawley showcased a wide array of shots, smashing 21 boundaries and three sixes, elevating England's total to an impressive 384-4, granting them a lead of 67. He formed a crucial partnership of 121 runs with Moeen Ali, who displayed brilliance with his 54-run contribution at number three.  Following this, Crawley unleashed a riotous double-century partnership alongside Joe Root, the former captain who was unlucky to be dismissed for 84. Despite both Crawley and Root falling victim to deliveries that were kept low, Harry Brook and Ben Stokes managed to consolidate England's advantage w

[ad_1] Billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday announced that he has formed a new artificial intelligence company called xAI, which has hired researchers from Google, OpenAI and other top technology firms. The goal, Musk tweeted, is "to understand reality." xAI is a separate entity from Musk's other businesses, such as Tesla and Twitter, but will work closely with them, according to the new company's  website . Announcing formation of @xAI to understand reality — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 12, 2023 Musk isn't a novice to AI given that Tesla uses the technology in its vehicles. While xAI didn't disclose what projects it will be working on, the company noted that its team of 11 researchers are drawn from top tech companies such as Microsoft Research, DeepMind, OpenAI and Google.  Musk hinted that the reason he picked July 12, 2023, to announce the debut of xAI is related to a science fiction classic, Dougla

[ad_1] MUMBAI: Private lender ICICI Bank on Saturday reported a 27.64 per cent jumo in consolidated net profit to Rs 9,852.70 crore for the January-March quarter of 2022-23 compared to the year ago period. On a standalone basis, the largest private sector lender reported a nearly 30 per cent jump in its net profit for the March quarter at Rs 9,121.87 crore. Its total income moved up to Rs 36,108.88 crore in the reporting quarter, as against Rs 27,412.32 crore in the year-ago period, while the overall expenses moved up to Rs 22,282.50 crore from Rs 17,119.38 crore in the year-ago period. The share of gross non-performing assets in the overall loans was 2.81 per cent as of March 31, 2023, which is an improvement from 3.60 per cent in the year-ago period and 3.07 per cent in the quarter-ago period. Its overall provisions increased to Rs 1,619.80 crore from Rs 1,068.95 crore in the year-ago period, but were down when compared with the December quarter's Rs 2,257.44 crore. [ad

[ad_1] Every year International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 worldwide. It serves as a platform to raise awareness about the numerous benefits of yoga and promote its holistic approach to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. The concept of International Yoga Day was introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 2014 address to the United Nations General Assembly. Since then, Yoga has gained huge popularity worldwide due to its ability to enhance flexibility, strength, balance, and overall fitness. This year the theme of Yoga Day is 'Yoga For Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' i.e. Yoga for the welfare of all in the form of 'One World-One Family'. It emphasises the spirit of Yoga, which unites and takes everyone along. Like every time, this time too programs related to yoga will be organized in every corner of the country. Yoga is not only beneficial for mental health problems but for overall well-being. Regular yoga practice reduces stress and improves