And then there’s the Ilkal saree from Karnataka, for those who want to do something a little different. Ilkal sarees are recognised for their distinctive weaving technique, including the traditional Tope Teni method used to join the body and pallu. They often come in brighter colours with striking borders and traditional designs. So if an…
Deep inside the cloud forests of Mexico, certain patches of bark and rotting wood begin to glow a faint, ghostly green once darkness sets in. The source is not the trees themselves but tiny mushrooms growing on them, fungi capable of producing their own light through a chemical reaction inside their cells. For years, very…
Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most important Hindu festivals. The festival is also celebrated as Akha Teej. The day is considered auspicious for new beginnings, new ventures, new job, engagement, and marriage. Additionally, many people purchase gold and silver jewelry on this special day, the symbols of wealth and good fortune. Akshaya Tritiya is…
File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he is not involved in managing his personal finances, a day after financial disclosures revealed he reported more than $1.4 billion in income from his family’s cryptocurrency ventures.Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews before departing for North Dakota,…
Representative Image- Canva We have often wondered whether the toilet paper should hang over the roll, facing out, or under, placed against the wall?Even though it sounds trivial, maybe even a little silly, the question often crosses our minds. If you ask around, you’ll find people who feel surprisingly confused about it.So, is there really…
Hardik Pandya and Rajat Patidar (Image credit: Mumbai Indians) NEW DELHI: Fans were eagerly awaiting the mouth-watering IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. Apart from the high-profile contest, the spotlight was also on the much-anticipated face-off between batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, known for their…
Gold, silver rate today: US Fed announcement set to drive precious metals Investors continued to monitor the US Federal Reserve’s policy outlook for fresh clues on the future direction of interest rates. According to a Reuters poll, economists expect the central bank to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the remainder of 2026 as…
Science has answered questions that once seemed impossible from explaining how galaxies evolve to revealing the structure of DNA. Yet with every discovery comes the realisation that there is still so much we do not know. Many of history’s greatest scientists believed that knowledge does not take away the mystery of the universe; instead, it…
Washington has reached a striking milestone in its effort to make a major highway safer for wildlife. More than 10,000 successful animal crossings have now been recorded at the I-90 wildlife overcrossing near Snoqualmie Pass. The milestone was reached in July 2026 and was announced by the Washington State Department of Transportation. The bridge is…
Two signed, game-worn jerseys donated by Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce sold for $250,000 at a charity auction in Missouri. The sale helped raise millions of pounds for childhood cancer treatment. The NFL memorabilia package was one of the top items at the 15th annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend in Kansas…
A familiar combination from Tamil cinema is returning to the big screen with a new story. Prabhu Deva and AR Rahman are teaming up once again for ‘Moonwalk’, a dance-driven entertainer that blends comedy, music and family emotions. The film also marks the directorial debut of Manoj NS, founder of a popular YouTube channel. The…
US inflation climbed to a fresh three-year high in May, driven largely by rising energy prices linked to global supply disruptions following the Iran conflict, according to official data released on Wednesday.The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.2% in May compared to a year earlier, up from 3.8% in April, the US labour department said.It…
