The story of India’s premium passenger trains is a story of Indian Railways repeatedly pushing the limits of speed, comfort and technology. In March 1969, Indian Railways flagged off its first Rajdhani Express train. In many ways the launch of Rajdhani Express trains heralded a new era for the national transporter – a fully air-conditioned…
India face a busy Sunday with medal events, cricket semifinal and hockey campaigns. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: India’s medal campaign at the Asian Games 2026 will gather pace on Sunday, with several athletes and teams in action across different events. Teqball: Two medal chances Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza and Mohd Anas Imran Beg will be…
Few things are more disappointing than reaching for a loaf of bread only to find that it has become dry, hard or slightly stale. Whether it is homemade bread, sourdough or a store-bought loaf, keeping it soft for several days can be tricky. One simple kitchen trick involves something most households already have in the…
A company firing Americans and hiring H-1Bs will now be flagged by the US agencies. Amid mass layoffs being announced by several companies, the Donald Trump administration came up with a new executive order that directly links layoffs with H-1B hiring. H-1B is a visa program that allows companies to hire skilled workers from foreign…
Producer Boney Kapoor has marked 17 years of Wanted, his 2009 action thriller starring Salman Khan, by looking back at the film’s impact on Hindi commercial cinema. Calling the Prabhu Deva directorial a “true game-changer” and a “landmark of Indian cinema”, Kapoor celebrated the milestone with a throwback picture from the film’s theatrical run. Boney…
General:The week opens on a cheerful note, Leo, like the first burst of sunlight after a grey morning. News connected with children, younger family members, or even a younger colleague may lift your spirits more than expected. There is warmth around the home, and your confidence rises quickly when you feel your loved ones are…
In 1984, Johnny Carson bought a 4-acre Malibu estate for about $9.5 million – Image credit: MARY E. NICHOLS Johnny Carson’s former Malibu estate has had a remarkable journey through the luxury property market, moving from a roughly $9.5 million purchase in the 1980s to an $81.5 million asking price decades later before eventually changing…
The conservation plan comes as the future of the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant remains under discussion For decades, 2,060 acres of California’s Central Coast remained closed to the public as a buffer around the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant. Now, the land above Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo County is set to become a…
Glimpses from Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony. (Reuters Photos) The Asian Games are officially underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday and the numbers alone tell part of the story: this is a sporting event that is bigger than the Paris Olympics in athlete participation, while also offering a programme that looks markedly different from the…
‘Hanuman Ansh’ team meets Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis at Varsha bungalow, seeks Ganpati Bappa’s blessings amid Rs 300 crore global run – WATCH VIDEO Devotional drama ‘Hanuman Ansh’, based on the spiritual journey of Neem Karoli Baba, has emerged as one of the biggest surprise successes of the year. Amid its continued theatrical run, the…
This one’s about as effortless as desserts get, layering rather than actual cooking. In a glass bowl or individual cups, layer crushed biscuits, sliced bananas, and a simple custard or pudding mixture made from milk, sugar, and cornflour cooked briefly on the stove until thickened. Repeat the layers a couple of times, finishing with a…
It’s not easy to switch careers! But a young girl from Himachal Pradesh left her air hostess training to become a truck driver. Meet 25-year-old Neha Thakur who chose a career path few would have expected. After graduating, she worked briefly in the aviation sector and today, she spends her days behind the wheel of…
