For most of us, a loaf of bread isn’t complete without its golden-brown crust. That crisp outer layer is often seen as a sign of perfect baking, adding both flavour and texture. But in Japan, there’s a unique variety of bread that breaks this rule entirely. Known as white crust bread or mukashi pan in…
India’s Preeti Pawar competes with Zambia’s Catherine Mwape in the Women’s 54kg Semi Final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Friday, July 31, 2026. (AP Photo) Indian boxer Preeti Pawar said the process of cutting weight before an important bout is difficult because athletes cannot eat properly, but added that it also motivates her…
Tahir Hussain’s political fall in IB officer Ankit Sharma murder case NEW DELHI: Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain on Friday said he would challenge his conviction and life sentence in the Delhi High Court after a Delhi court sentenced him and four others to life imprisonment for the murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit…
Quote of the day by Taylor Swift “My response to anything that happens, good or bad, is to keep making things.” — Taylor SwiftAcross nearly two decades, Taylor Swift has written songs inspired by heartbreak, friendship, criticism, public scrutiny and personal milestones, transforming private experiences into albums that have resonated with millions. Whether celebrating success…
There are several benefits associated with the use of plastic or polymer notes. (Image for representative purpose) In the coming months you may be holding a currency note made of plastic instead of paper! India has taken the first step towards introduction of plastic or polymer notes. The move revives a project that was first…
As concerns over plastic pollution continue to grow, a 14-year-old student in Brazil has developed a sustainable alternative using materials that would otherwise be discarded. Lucas Tadao Sugahara Wernick, a student from Curitiba in the southern state of Paraná, created biodegradable food trays made from cassava peels and araucaria tree residues. Designed as a substitute…
A recent Bharatanatyam performance by actor, choreographer, and filmmaker Prabhu Deva has become the centre of a heated online debate. The veteran dancer performed at an event in Chennai held to mark the 100th birth anniversary of Guru Sri Udupi Lakshmi Narayanan. The performance was hailed by many as a tribute to his guru but…
August has the rhythm of a tide. It advances, pulls back, and returns with fresh strength. As August begins, in the opening days you might remain tense because of some health-related troubles affecting your parents or some bitterness in your relationships. You may also experience mood swings. During these days, you can expect support from…
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced a one-time relaxation for candidates who were allotted seats in Round 1 of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Super Speciality (NEET SS) counselling 2025. Under this special provision, eligible candidates can resign from their allotted seats without losing their security deposit.According to a notice issued by the…
Danish traveller shares surprising first Indian Railways experience India’s railway journeys often leave travellers with stories that go far beyond reaching their destination. For one Danish tourist, it was not just the overnight train ride that became memorable. The moments leading up to it, the unexpected twists during the journey, and the reactions that followed…