Before the proliferation of Chinese, Italian, and Continental eateries that now punctuate every street in India, there existed a more elemental culinary language- steaming bowls of dal tadka, flaky parathas slick with ghee, and thick, cooling lassis. These were not merely dishes but rituals, flavours that stitched together households and holidays, that lent a gentle,…
Industry participants said a bullion trade body has proposed that banks use gold bars refined from dore instead of importing fresh gold for issuing GMLs to jewellers. (AI image) In a move that may possibly be a sign of upcoming measures on gold, the finance ministry has directed bullion-importing banks to furnish detailed information on…
The summer solstice doesn’t arrive with a visual cue you can easily notice from a rooftop or a backyard. In New York City, the sun might look slightly higher in the sky than the day before, but traffic still moves, trains still run, and most people only realise the moment has passed when it shows…
Picture source: X/Vikas Alwys For many UPSC aspirants, clearing the Civil Services Examination is the ultimate goal. For Kajal Raju, however, success did not end with her first selection. The IIT Madras graduate continued pushing herself until she reached the rank she had always aimed for.Kajal, who belongs to Nileshwar in Kerala’s Kasaragod district, was…
BAN vs AUS Live Score, 1st ODI: Australia chose to chase after captain Josh Inglis won the toss against Bangladesh, believing the pitch offered enough moisture to aid the fast bowlers in the early stages. Inglis admitted the conditions were largely unknown and said the key for his side would be adapting quickly. The match…
The path from a medical college in New Delhi to one of the most prestigious academic appointments in American medicine is rarely straightforward. Ravi Vij followed that journey while building a career dedicated to understanding and treating blood cancers. The Indian-origin physician-scientist was recently named the inaugural Jeffrey S. and Prue H. Gershman Distinguished Professor…
World’s longest high-altitude bi-directional Zojila tunnel nears breakthrough in J&K The strategically important Zojila Tunnel project has crossed a major milestone, with the two ends of the tunnel now connected to form a single 13-km-long passage beneath the Zojila Pass.Being built by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) at a cost of…
Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa with Norway Chess 2026 trophy, and Viswanathan Anand NEW DELHI: Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand has praised R Praggnanandhaa’s recent form and suggested that world champion D Gukesh look to the young Grandmaster’s example as he tries to regain momentum. Praggnanandhaa recently became the first Indian to win Norway Chess, while Gukesh…
While buying a property, two numbers matter: what the seller is asking for and what the government believes the property is worth. The government’s number is known as the circle rate, also called the reckoner rate or guidance value, depending on the state.A circle rate is the minimum value set by the government for properties…
Sneakers have a different job. They’re designed to look good and feel comfortable during everyday activities. You can walk around a mall for hours in a good pair of sneakers. You can wear them to the airport, to work, or for a casual day out. But that’s where many people get confused. Because sneakers feel…