Cracking walnuts without a nutcracker can seem difficult at first. Their hard shells are designed to protect the edible kernel inside, so using too much force can crush the walnut or send sharp shell pieces across the kitchen. Fortunately, you can open walnuts with a few common household tools and a little care. The key…
Roxanne Quimby has had a life for the books. The woman who has held multiple roles including that of an artist, homesteader, mother, storyteller, philanthropist and entrepreneur is the face behind what is possibly the world’s best-known lip balm brand. One that floods every woman’s Pinterest board and definitely her cart. While Quimby may be…
Govt has directed the telecos to strictly enforce the rule of not issuing a new connection to any subscriber already having nine SIMs (representative image) The government has directed telecom service providers to stop individuals from obtaining mobile connections beyond the prescribed limit of nine, with a new system coming into effect from August 24.Under…
The digital rights of Nayanthara‘s upcoming fantasy comedy ‘Mookuthi Amman 2’ have reportedly attracted strong interest even before the film reaches theatres. The sequel, directed by Sundar C, is one of the notable projects in Nayanthara’s upcoming line-up. With the film carrying the name of a popular first part, the latest OTT update has added…
You’ll feel switched on from the start, Gemini. There’s a clear sense of movement in the day, and your mind seems eager to do something useful, meet people, and stay involved.Mercury supports your thinking, while the Moon brings brightness to your mood. This mix provides enthusiasm, quick responses and a more relaxed approach in errands…
PC: 3M Young Scientist Lab Dry air is not completely without water. There is moisture suspended in the atmosphere even when rainfall is scarce, and 13-year-old Aniket Sarkar wanted to find out whether some of it could be recovered for agriculture. His idea led to a low-cost atmospheric water capture system built with ordinary materials,…
Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic are changing more than just consumers’ waistlines, also reshaping the beauty industry. As the use of GLP-1 medicines including Ozempic and Mounjaro grows, companies are racing to cash in on the new needs emerging among users.From protein-rich foods and drinks and collagen supplements to face fillers and plumping make-up, brands…
Not every man says “I love you” expressively and that easily, but that doesn’t always mean the feeling isn’t there or that he does not have a special place for you in his heart. Some men were never taught to name their emotions out loud, so instead, love is expressed often in silent and small,…
Money and mood need watching today, Sagittarius. The day won’t be a threat however, it will ask for discipline, particularly in the area of families, money and rapid reaction times are involved.Jupiter the ruler of your life does not provide a sense of freedom currently and Saturn is putting pressure on your responsibility. This is…
Kerala’s Ancy Sojan (PTI Photo) New Delhi: Ancy Sojan was around three when Anju Bobby George launched herself into the air at the end of a brisk run-up in Athens and set a seemingly unsurpassable national long-jump record. For much of the two decades that followed, Ancy may not have spent a lot of time…
There’s a reason most people hesitate before tossing an empty perfume bottle into the bin, the glass is usually too pretty, too well-shaped, too obviously designed to just throw away. That instinct is worth trusting, since these bottles are genuinely useful for far more than sitting decoratively on a shelf gathering dust. Before diving into…
Gold prices remained steady on Friday as the precious metal headed for a third consecutive weekly gain, supported by a weaker US dollar and US treasury department efforts to keep longer-term yields under control. Spot gold was little changed at $4,514.23 per ounce as of 0031 GMT, after reaching its highest level since early June…
