Creating perfect crispy fries at home might not be as easy as it sounds. There are many challenges that most individuals encounter when preparing fries, including sogginess, softness, or inconsistency. Despite following the correct procedure, like using appropriate oils and temperatures, the texture does not meet the standards achieved in restaurants. However, there is an…
People have always thought that writers, artists, performers, and inventors are different from other people because they are creative. But could numbers tell us more about how creative someone is than just what they know and how they learned it? Numerology is an ancient method of employing symbols to discern the significance of numbers and…
In terms of plant nutrition, the root system is traditionally viewed as the main access point to nutrients. Ground-breaking research, however, has demonstrated an additional survival strategy with elegant sophistication. Plants in some of the world’s highly nutrient-poor environments have developed a strategy for ‘eating’ minerals found in aerial dust and, subsequently, avoiding exhausted soil…
Bajaj Auto India has launched the new 2026 Dominar 400 with a 350cc engine. The new downsized 349cc engine allows it to fall into the lower 18 per cent tax bracket, compared to the earlier 40 per cent bracket it attracted. While the name might suggest otherwise, this update signals a shift in the brand’s…
Russia’s oil and fuel export revenues rebounded in March, recovering from February’s lows as global prices surged amid the Iran war, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).Russia’s revenues from crude oil and refined products rose in March after falling to their lowest level since the start of the Ukraine conflict in 2022 in February,…
Recent archaeological excavations in the Yangtze River Delta, China, have revealed the complex socio-cultural practices of the Neolithic Liangzhu civilisation, dating back about 5000 years. Using remains from the Zhongjiagang site, researchers have found that human bones were routinely used as a source of functional and ritualistic objects like ‘skull cups’ and ‘skeleton masks’. Unlike…
US wholesale prices rose sharply in March as the Iran war drove up energy costs, adding to inflation pressures and complicating the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook.Producer prices, which measure inflation at the wholesale level before it reaches consumers, rose 0.5% from February and 4% from March 2025, marking the biggest annual increase in more than…
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari Bhatt were arrested by the Rajasthan Police in Mumbai on December 7, 2025, in connection with a Rs 30 crore cheating case, before being granted bail in February 2026. Months later, Vikram shared a deeply personal account of his time in custody, recalling a frightening health scare during…
It is a fact that India is home to more than 70% of the world’s wild tiger population. Wildlife enthusiasts and tiger lovers from across the globe visit national parks in India just to get a glimpse of the apex predator. But spotting a tiger in the wild still depends on various factors including time,…
Portuguese cities have always been known for their fascinating cultural heritage, pleasant weather conditions, and beautiful architecture; however, according to a new study carried out by Irish travel insurance specialists JustCover, their cities have been praised on the international stage for yet another aspect, and that is their colourfulness. The Portuguese capital city of Lisbon…
In India, as per the Vedic tradition, each day of the week is associated with divine power, and this is why each day of the week is connected to special divine planetary energies, and people observe fasts and rituals to honor the deity and seek their blessings. It is believed that by dedicating each day…
Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain were on fire against RR (AP Photo) MUMBAI: Nagpur and Gopalganj are 1,041 kilometres apart, but on Monday night, two young fast bowlers from these towns came together to script history in IPL 2026. Vidarbha’s Praful Hinge (24) and Bihar’s Sakib Hussain (21) made sensational debuts for Sunrisers Hyderabad against…
