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Walk into any Italian kitchen on the right morning and you might find someone making ciambelle, ring-shaped doughnuts, fried golden and dusted with sugar, built around the hole at their centre that gives them their name and their characteristic shape. The hole is not incidental. It is the point. It is what the doughnut is…

Shah Rukh Khan has spent more than three decades in the spotlight, but one thing that continues to surprise fans is how simple and unconventional his eating habits are. Unlike many celebrities who regularly showcase elaborate meal plans and trendy diets, the Bollywood superstar has often described his approach to food as disciplined, repetitive and…

Glimpses from England vs Argentina FIFA World Cup clashes over the years. (Reuters Photos) Despite coaches trying to downplay the bitter rivalry between Argentina and England, Albiceleste players were filmed celebrating their quarterfinal victory over Switzerland with traditional anti-English chants, as well as new chants promising a win “for the Malvinas, for Diego, and for…

Two rare titan arums, known as corpse flowers, bloomed simultaneously at the Huntington Library. This unusual event drew over seven thousand curious visitors to witness the spectacle. The plants, nicknamed Odorysseus and Odora, opened over the weekend for a brief period. Each bloom lasts only twenty-four to forty-eight hours, peaking overnight before closing. The Huntington…

Tropical forests that are known to be the lungs of our planet face another challenge as global warming forces them out of their climatic comfort zones. According to the study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), millions of hectares of tropical forests experience temperatures that interfere with the process of…

Brendon McCullum (AP Photo) England’s search for a new Test coach has taken on a distinctly IPL flavour, with several of the world’s most accomplished franchise coaches emerging as leading contenders to replace Brendon McCullum following his dismissal.Former England coach and current Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower heads a nine-man shortlist that also…

If you’ve ever tried to “get into fitness” only to quit after a few weeks, you’re not alone. Building a new exercise habit is hard – not just physically, but mentally. It’s not just about willpower; it’s about fit. If the way you move doesn’t match the way you’re wired, even the “perfect” workout plan…

Argentina’s Lionel Messi; and England’s Harry Kane during the FIFA World Cup 2026. (AP Photos) England’s FIFA World Cup semifinal against Argentina has been designated the highest-risk fixture of the tournament, with the FBI, FIFA and local law enforcement rolling out extraordinary security measures as one of football’s fiercest rivalries takes centre stage in Atlanta.As…

There is nothing easier and more effective than adding vegetable peels to the compost bin or pile. Being mixed together with dry leaves, paper, grass and other ingredients, they turn into fertilizer in course of time. This fertilizer will enrich the soil, feed bacteria, and deliver enough organic matter for flowering plants, vegetables, and houseplants….

THE ICONS: Coach Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi during the 2010 World Cup. (AFP Photo) The greatest triumphs sometimes follow the greatest lows. Ten years ago, a 29-year-old Lionel Messi — with eight La Liga titles, four Champions Leagues and five of his eight Ballon d’Or awards in his bag at that time while playing…

You don’t need a large backyard to experience these benefits. A balcony with herbs, a few flowering pots near a window, or even caring for indoor plants can introduce many of the same habits that keep the brain engaged. Of course, gardening is not a treatment for dementia or memory loss. It cannot replace medical…

The Yamal Handball Decision Explained/ Image: X Spain’s 2-0 victory over France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final was shaped by a key first-half decision that quickly became one of the most debated moments of the tournament. Lamine Yamal won a penalty that gave Spain the lead, but replays sparked widespread discussion over whether…