Homemade pickles carry a kind of old-world promise. They are sharp, salty, spicy and deeply satisfying, the sort of preserve that can brighten a meal with just a spoonful. But they can also turn disappointing fast. One bad jar can mean soft vegetables, a strange smell, cloudy brine or worse, visible mould creeping across the…
Landslides cause about 25 deaths a year in the USA An estimated 6.5 million Americans live in homes built on or next to landslide-prone land, according to a major national study by the University of Washington.By studying 128 million buildings across the United States, researchers created the Landslide Exposure Database (LED). It is the first…
Sooraj Pancholi breaks silence on Jiah Khan case years after acquittal: ‘I chose to protect her privacy despite everything’ More than a decade after the legal battle surrounding Jiah Khan‘s death began, Sooraj Pancholi has once again addressed the case through an emotional statement on social media. The actor, who was acquitted by a special…
GM Pravin Thipsay (left) and GM Aaryan Varshney with his father Gaurav (right) NEW DELHI: In 1978, the chess world was a reflection of a fiercely guarded aristocracy, it can be said. The title of Grandmaster (GM) was not merely a designation. Rather, it was an exclusive fraternity reserved for the absolute statistical anomalies of…
Tabu has added a new property to her real estate portfolio, purchasing an apartment in Mumbai’s Versova for Rs 10 crore. The apartment spans around 2,153 sq ft and comes with a balcony measuring approximately 127 sq ft. The registration was completed on March 26, 2026, with a stamp duty of Rs 5.24 lakh and…
PC: Anadolu Agency of Turkey A 66-million-year-old gastropod fossil has been discovered at an archaeological site in Ankara, Turkey. Excavators uncovered the fossil during work at Kulhoyuk in the Oyaca neighbourhood of Ankara’s Golbasi district. Researchers believe it dates to one of the final phases of the Tethys Sea, an ancient body of water that…
Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe Erling Haaland has fired Norway into the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup, but the striker is not getting carried away. After scoring twice in Norway’s 3-2 win over Senegal on Tuesday, Haaland said the team should enjoy the moment rather than start talking about winning the tournament.The Manchester City…
Representative Image of a tent in a natural setting utilizing wind and rain to harvest energy for low-power devices (AI Generated Image) Scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles have developed a tent that can generate small amounts of electricity from everyday movements, wind and raindrops. The prototype uses a phenomenon called magnetoelasticity, in…
As the Moon transitions into Scorpio today, emotions run deep and self-reflection becomes essential. Hidden feelings demand attention, encouraging more open communication in relationships. Loyalty takes center stage, with increased attraction possibly becoming entangled with possessiveness. Those engaged in research, investigation, or finance will find this cosmic shift particularly beneficial, especially Scorpio, Taurus, Leo, and…
Actor R Madhavan who was last seen in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, is now promoting his upcoming film ‘GDN’. During the promotions, the actor has expressed concern that younger audiences, including his 20-year-old son Vedaant’s generation, are increasingly disconnected from Indian cinema and are showing greater interest in Japanese anime and Korean content.Madhavan said the Indian…
Naomi Osaka, of Japan (AP Photo) Naomi Osaka has called for better management of influencers attending the US Open, saying their presence can help grow tennis but should not come at the expense of respecting the sport’s rules and etiquette.The four-time Grand Slam champion spoke about the issue after advancing to the third round with…
Lisa Ray recalls her battle with multiple myeloma: ‘The doctor told me I had five years’; opens up about relapse and recovery (Image credits: Instagram) Lisa Ray has spoken about how her battle with multiple myeloma transformed her life, revealing that the cancer diagnosis pushed her to confront her deepest fears, abandon perfectionism, embrace vulnerability…
