It has become quite normal for people in Britain to utilise microwaves when reheating their food or quickly preparing their meals within minutes. However, there has always been the nagging worry about whether it is possible to use aluminium foil when using the microwave. Some people say that it is extremely dangerous, while others argue…
The Reserve Bank of India has asked state-run oil refiners to reduce spot dollar purchases and use a special credit line for their foreign exchange needs, as part of efforts to ease pressure on the rupee, according to a Reuters report.The central bank has urged refiners to access the facility through State Bank of India…
Veteran Bollywood actor Bharat Kapoor passed away on Monday at the age of 80, leaving behind a rich legacy spanning theatre, films, and television.Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit confirmed the news on Instagram, expressing his grief. He wrote, “Sad to know about the demise of veteran theatre and film actor Bharat Kapoor ji. Have great memories working…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday strongly opposed the Centre’s proposed Delimitation Bill, calling it a “calculated deception” and warning that any attempt to push it through Parliament would face resistance in Tamil Nadu.In a post on X, Stalin described the issue as a turning point in the state’s political history…
Leonardo da Vinci was sketching the human body long before modern medicine even existed. One of his more curious drawings focused on the inside of the human heart, something most people barely understood back then. Reports suggest the 500-year-old structure has long puzzled scientists, but they now think they understand what Da Vinci was looking…
Aliganj is an established locality and has central residential properties that enjoy good connections and ease of access. This locality provides a perfect blend of amenities from markets to educational institutions, green areas, and health care centers. This locality has been preferred by families as well as professionals owing to its calm environment and convenient…
NEW DELHI: Even as the NMC issues yet another warning to medical colleges — this time on overcharging MBBS fees — questions are being raised over the effectiveness of such directives, with similar warnings in the past having hardly any impact.In a notice dated April 7, 2026, the regulator said colleges must not charge fees…
Data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) showed that inflows in Gold ETFs surged 364 per cent year-on-year, growing more than four-and-a-half times, making gold ETFs the fastest-expanding segment across all fund categories, including equity, debt and hybrid. The figure for FY26 also far exceeded the earlier annual inflow band of ₹700–15,000…
In this image posted on April 19, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tries ‘jhalmuri’, street snack made of puffed rice, on the sidelines of public meetings ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Jhargram. (@narendramodi/X via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday remarked that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s…
The uneasy calm along the Israel–Lebanon border is once again fraying. Expanded truce talks under United States supervision along the Blue Line have opened a narrow diplomatic window, but the ground reality remains tense and unpredictable. The two sides remain technically at war, and each round of engagement carries the risk of escalation.This phase of…