Peter Van Geit recounts his six-year legal battle in an Instagram post. In June 2024, Belgian trekker and Chennai-based activist Peter Van Geit lost his 93-year-old mother, Irena Van Goethem. She died in Belgium, where Van Geit had wanted to be with her during her final years.Instead, he says, he was in India, after years…
The week begins with a very clear shift in energy.We enter Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month, as per the Purnimanta Panchang, beginning with Pratipada and gradually moving through the declining lunar phase towards Ashtami. Unlike the previous week, when the Moon was growing towards Purnima, this week the Moon begins to reduce.That itself changes the…
Mobile retailers warn of higher costs, call October 2 protest (representative image) Mobile phone retailers across India plan to observe October 2 as a “No UPI Day”, protesting the proposed 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on specified UPI merchant transactions above Rs 2,000.The protest has been called by the All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA),…
A cafe-style cup of coffee does not always require expensive equipment or complicated techniques. A few simple choices can change the taste, texture, and feel of your everyday cup. Fresh coffee, good water, the right grind, and properly heated milk can all make a difference. The method also depends on the type of coffee you…
PV Sindhu has criticised the badminton schedule at the Asian Games after playing three singles matches in less than 24 hours.The Indian shuttler played twice on Saturday, with her third-round match finishing after midnight. She was back on court on Sunday afternoon for her quarterfinal against China’s Chen Yufei, which she lost.“Not really, because the…
File photo: Memorial dedicated to the victims of the deadly October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas from Gaza Egypt’s intelligence chief Abbas Kamel travelled to Israel days before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack and warned Israeli officials that Gaza was heading towards a dangerous escalation, according to a report by The Atlantic.Kamel arrived…
ENG VS SL LIVE SCORE: England have won the toss and elected to bat first. The hosts have made three changes to their playing XI from the previous game, with Jordan Cox replacing the injured Jos Buttler, while Liam Dawson and Sonny Baker have come in for Rehan Ahmed and Josh Tongue. Sri Lanka, meanwhile,…
Green tomatoes can ripen at home using a few basic steps. There is no need to throw away tomatoes that are still green after picking. Green tomatoes can also ripen indoors when kept in the right conditions. One simple method is to place them in a paper bag with a few small holes. The bag…
The former golf course property is now being redeveloped by 13th Floor Homes as The Woodlands (Representational AI image) Joe Donzelli bought his Tamarac, Florida, home in February 2015 because it offered what he and his family wanted, including a pool, an enclosed patio and a view of the former Woodlands Country Club golf course….
Rishikanth has been getting attention for his performances in recent Tamil films, especially after the success of ‘Modha Rathiri.’ The actor has now responded to comparisons with superstar Rajinikanth and questions about whether he would be interested in playing the veteran actor in a biopic. Rishikanth, who is also part of Karthik Subbaraj’s latest release…
Baking powder is one of those ingredients that can remain in the kitchen cupboard for months and can still look the same. But even when it looks fine, it may not work as well as it once did. Once opened, baking powder can slowly lose its strength, especially when exposed to heat or moisture. Old…
Losing a job after 16 years of steady, uninterrupted work isn’t something most people ever picture happening to them, and for a market research analyst who found himself suddenly unemployed, that reality hit especially hard. After months of searching, rejection, and quiet self-doubt, he finally landed a new role, and instead of just moving on…
