NEW DELHI: Govt on Saturday significantly increased export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel to dissuade oil refiners from exporting these fuels and to ensure adequate availability in the domestic market amid ongoing tensions in West Asia. The ministry of finance issued a series of notifications hiking the export duty on diesel by more…
Asha Bhosle has been admitted to the hospital due to chest infection on Saturday night. While reports suggested that she had a cardiac arrest, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle shared her health update on social media. She said, “My grandmother, Asha Bhosle, has been admitted to the hospital due to extreme exhaustion and a chest infection,…
Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla It may seem strange to think deeply and slow down in a world where speed is often seen as a sign of success. But some of the most important inventions in history weren’t made quickly. They were carefully planned, improved, and polished long before they became real. This…
We’ve all spent a late night scrolling through social media about where we’d live if money were no object. But here’s the thing: your “dream home” isn’t just about the number of bedrooms or the colour of the kitchen tiles. It’s actually a psychological mirror.Think of this as a low-stakes Rorschach test for your life…
Forget wasteful knives for peeling ginger! A simple spoon offers a revolutionary, zero-waste method. Its curved edge delicately scrapes away the skin, preserving vital aromatic compounds and nutrients crucial for flavour and health. We have all experienced this moment: standing at the countertop, holding a fresh root of ginger, preparing to cut it into thin…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for April 12, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
Ankita Raina (Photo by DLTA) NEW DELHI: When this writer spoke to the Indian team ahead of Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie in New Delhi, Ankita Raina categorically pointed out that she wasn’t done playing singles. She was right. The 33-year-old had played as recently as March 23 at the W15 in…
Immigration lawyers say scrutiny around marriage-based Green Card applications in US has tightened in recent months, with applicants facing closer checks during interviews and increased enforcement action even at the interview stage. Marriage remains one of the most common routes to permanent residency, but attorneys warn that the process is now being examined more closely…
Ravi Dubey who is buzzing the headlines for his role as Laxman in the upcoming film ‘Ramayana’ is overwhelmed with gratitude after spotting himself as Laxman on a massive billboard at Times Square. Ravi Dubey’s reactions Sharing his warm reaction, Ravi expressed how deeply touched he feels by the love and support from fans, says,…
Earlier, they held hands with each other; now, they raise them to kill one of their own. Ngogo chimpanzees, the world’s largest known group of wild chimpanzees who were once a close-knit community have been engaged in an eight-year-long vicious ‘civil war’ as per a recent research published in the journal Science. The group has…
In a delightful viral video, a grandmother playfully interrupted a family milestone celebration with her eager ‘Ab cake kha lu?’ The spontaneous exchange magnificently showcased the charm of unplanned family interactions, reflecting the pure joy that grandparents bring and the comforting bond children experience through honest moments of love and connection. In a world where…
Tired of clumpy salt? A simple, time-tested kitchen hack is making a comeback: adding raw rice grains to your salt shaker. This natural desiccant effectively absorbs moisture, preventing salt from hardening. The frustration begins when you walk into the kitchen one rainy day to find the same frustrating dilemma – the salt shaker that refuses…
