In many Indian households, a puja room serves as a sacred space for daily rituals and meditation. Guided by Vastu Shastra and astrology, the worship direction aims to attract positive energy. Traditionally, facing east is deemed auspicious, signifying new beginnings, while the northeast corner is regarded as the best spot for a home temple. Keeping…
Indian cricket team (ANI Photo) Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes India’s chances of reaching the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 final hang heavily on the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka, warning that the visitors are in a “tough position” in the race for the summit clash. India will begin their Sri Lanka…
England’s captain Ben Stokes with head coach Brendon McCullum (PTI Photo) Former England Test captain Ben Stokes has revealed that coaching the national side is his long-term ambition, while making it clear that his international playing career is over despite speculation about a possible return for the 2027 Ashes. Stokes called time on his England…
Known as India’s oldest frozen dessert, kulfi is richer and denser than traditional ice cream because it is made by slowly reducing milk until it thickens naturally. Flavoured with cardamom, saffron, pistachios, almonds or mango, kulfi doesn’t rely on heavy whipping, giving it a creamy yet firm texture. It’s a staple at festivals, weddings and…
Mithila Palkar refused to darken her skin by several shades for Super Subbu (Image Credits Instagram and Netflix) Mithila Palkar, known for the recently released Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Bhooth Bangla’ and Ori Devuda, has opened up about a creative decision she stood by while filming her Netflix Telugu debut, ‘Super Subbu’. The actress revealed that…
India is home to the world’s largest wild tiger population, accounting for nearly 70% of all wild tigers globally, according to a PIB report, but over the years, some of these big cats have become icons far bigger than just statistics.The lives of these legendary tigers were documented, photographed, and followed almost like celebrities, when…
Representative Image of a high-altitude balloon designed for a climate-cooling experiment (AI-generated image) In 2011, a team of British researchers prepared to carry out what would have been one of the first outdoor tests of solar geoengineering equipment anywhere in the world, a plan to send a helium balloon roughly 1 kilometre into the sky…
In a recent update, an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi was hit by severe mid-air turbulence on Tuesday. The incident left 12 people, including passengers and crew members, with minor injuries. The aircraft managed the landing safely in Delhi. However, the incident once again highlighted why aviation experts advise travellers to keep their…
File photo: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (left) and US President Donald Trump Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday said Tehran does not want to escalate tensions in the Middle East but will “act with its full capabilities” to defend the country’s security, national interests and territorial integrity, even as US President Donald Trump warned that…
A parliamentary panel suggests lowering the minimum director age to eighteen years. NEW DELHI: The joint committee of Parliamentary panel examining the amendments to the Companies Act has recommended reducing the minimum age for appointment as managing director and whole-time director from 21 years to 18, bringing it in line with similar age caps in…
You walk into your hotel room, admire the neatly made bed, breathe in that unmistakable “freshly cleaned” smell, and instantly feel at ease. After all, the room has just been prepared for a new guest. But cleanliness and germs aren’t always the same thing. While hotel rooms are cleaned between stays, some objects are touched…
There’s a festive hum around you today. Family joy, social warmth, and a sense of emotional ease can make the day feel fuller than usual. The Moon supports domestic happiness, while Jupiter brings satisfaction in money and speech. You may attend a gathering, receive guests, or simply enjoy a pleasant family atmosphere at home.Interestingly, even…
