Ganesh Chaturthi has brought its usual mix of devotion, colour and plenty of festive food across India. And in Maharashtra, where the 10-day celebration is particularly grand, even the humble modak has received a rather extravagant makeover this year.A sweet shop in Nashik is drawing attention for its unusual festive creation: a modak covered in…
Nepal farmers are reporting substantial crop losses from wildlife, with rhesus macaques, wild boars and porcupines among the animals frequently entering agricultural fields. A 2026 study by the National Trust for Nature Conservation found that households surveyed across 44 local government areas lost an average of 50.3% of their maize production to wildlife, while maize…
NEW DELHI: Retail inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) hit an eight-month high of 4.8% (y-o-y) in Aug from 4.5% in July, driven largely by higher food prices, NSO (National Statistics Office) data released Monday showed.At current level it is above RBI‘s 4% target for the third consecutive month, although it remains within…
Actor Soori believes his journey from comedy roles to leading man has changed the way he approaches cinema. After earning appreciation for ‘Mandaadi’, the actor has opened up about the responsibility that comes with being a hero and why he now wants to be more careful with his film choices.Soori says audience expectations have also…
As the crisp air of autumn settles in and gardens begin trading their summer blooms for golden leaves, many bird lovers start wondering how to keep their feathered visitors coming back even as natural food sources dwindle. While seed feeders and suet blocks are the usual go-to options, there is one surprisingly simple trick that…
Mumbai: Former Australia captain and India head coach Greg Chappell has stepped up his efforts to secure fair medical treatment and welfare for former Pakistan Prime Minister and 1992 World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan.As part of Chappell’s latest initiative, seven former Australia captains have approached Foreign Minister Penny Wong over humanitarian concerns surrounding Imran’s detention…
Oscar Isaac showed that red carpet menswear doesn’t have to stick to the usual black tuxedo. The actor wore a cream-and-black Celine look featuring a double-breasted cream blazer, crisp white shirt and relaxed black wide-leg trousers. It had the polish of traditional eveningwear but felt much less predictable. Supriya Ganesh in McQueen Supriya Ganesh kept…
Nagpur: Solar Industries, a Nagpur-headquartered explosives manufacturer, has signed a definitive agreement to take over South Africa’s Omnia Holdings in a Rs 12,951 crore deal, leading to formation of one of the world’s largest and most integrated blasting solutions platform.Solar would also get access to key international markets, including US, Canada, Australia, Brazil and Indonesia,…
A former airport in Athens is now the site of one of the continent’s most ambitious urban greening projects. Called the Ellinikon Park, the planned project will not only add an unforgettable attraction to the city but also provide a shaded refuge for residents of the continent’s hottest city. The park will stretch over 400…
He is the first Indian American to receive the Arthur M. Bueche Award in its more than 40-year history In 1969, eight-year-old Sethuraman Panchanathan stood in a queue outside the American Center in Chennai with his father and hundreds of others. They had come to see rocks brought back from the Moon during the Apollo…
Rashmika Mandanna celebrates first Ganesh Chaturthi after marriage to Vijay Deverakonda. Rashmika Mandanna celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 at home with an intimate festive gathering, welcoming Lord Ganesha into her space. The occasion was particularly special for the actress as it marked her first Ganesh Chaturthi after her marriage to Vijay Deverakonda. Rashmika shared a glimpse…
People often go to great lengths to achieve their desired physical appearance; more often than not, this happens with aging skin and bodily features, including the face, that tend to give away age.One such story is about an elderly woman in China, who spent over Rs.4 crore rupees on beauty treatments at a salon.But it…
