Come summer and the fruit markets go green with big and beautiful watermelons across India. But did you know there’s one city that is known as the “Watermelon Capital of India”? And the name is Solapur. This beautiful city in Maharashtra is known for its agricultural land, textile factories and spiritual beauty. But who would…
The Canterbury Acclimatisation Society liberated 40 sparrows in 1867. (Picture: Birds of the world) The house sparrow was brought to New Zealand in 1867 to help farmers deal with crop-eating insects, but the small bird soon became a problem of its own. Within a few years, while it grew in numbers, it also began damaging…
Top stocks to buy this week Stock market recommendations: Saatvik Green Energy, and Unimech Aerospace – Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk has picked these as the top stocks to buy for the week starting July 20, 2026: Name CMP TP Upside Saatvik Green Energy 468 565 21% Unimech Aerospace 1283 1530 19% Saatvik Green…
On 21 August 2017, the afternoon light at Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, South Carolina, began to fade. For the people gathered there, the approaching darkness was an astronomical spectacle. For the animals living outside in the zoo’s enclosures, it was something rather different: daylight was suddenly behaving as if evening had arrived. Researchers had prepared…
There was a time when summer in India came with its own quiet rhythm. Kitchens turned lighter, grandmothers reached for earthen pots, and meals were built around ingredients that cooled the body rather than burdened it. They were common sense, passed down through habit, memory and necessity. Today, much of that wisdom is slipping away….
A simple damp kitchen towel can significantly enhance kitchen safety by preventing cutting boards from slipping. This method leverages friction and surface tension, ensuring a stable workspace for efficient and hygienic food preparation. You’ve just cut yourself into a stack of onions to make a Sunday evening curry, and before you know it, your cutting…
Winter chills are often worsened by heat escaping through windows. Surprisingly, simple solutions like bubble wrap insulation, costing a fraction of double-glazing, can significantly reduce heat loss. Winter comes around, and everyone gets used to their routine, which consists of checking the thermostat, wearing a warm sweater, and locking every single window as if locking…
Cleaveland council passes satiric resolution to rename Lake Erie to ‘Gulf of Cleaveland’. (Photo: Cleaveland.com/TV20) Inspired by President Donald Trump renaming Lake Ontario and Lake America, a city council has even passed the resolution to rename Lake Erie as the “Gulf of Cleaveland”. There was simmering tension over Lake Erie as Pennsylvania state Rep David…
.Now more and more foreign investors are urging a review of the rule. MUMBAI: In just four months this year, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have net sold stocks worth a little over $20.6 billion, surpassing the highest ever yearly net sales figure in the domestic market.In 2025, FPIs had net sold stocks worth $18.9 billion,…
If you’ve ever searched for ways to get rid of a mole at home, chances are you’ve come across apple cider vinegar. It’s one of those remedies that keeps popping up online, with people claiming that applying ACV directly to a mole can make it dry out and eventually disappear.It sounds easy. It’s also not…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Lionel Messi added yet another extraordinary chapter to his glittering career even before a ball was kicked in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on Sunday, becoming the first player in history to captain his country in three World Cup finals.As Messi walked out to lead defending champions Argentina against…
The Magician is the Tarot Card of the Day for October 31. It stands for skill, focus, resourcefulness and the power to turn an idea into a result. Scorpio season adds depth and a wish for real answers, so information gathered over the past weeks may now be ready to use.Today may bring a clear…
