One of the most refreshing additions to summer meals is cucumbers. They can be added to a salad or even blended into a raita for a cooling effect. There is one major problem associated with using cucumbers in meals: when a cucumber is cut open and its taste is checked, it is usually bitter.Many people…
A kitchen, according to the principles of Feng Shui, is one of the most quintessential parts of any house. This is because the kitchen is a sacred space that holds the power to harness cosmic energies and manifest those energies into the nourishment, health and harmony of the people residing in the house. Another reason…
Iranian state media reportedly released a provocative AI‑generated video titled “One Vengeance For All” that stitches together images of US‑linked wars and atrocities before showing a missile obliterating a demonic version of the Statue of Liberty, escalating the information war around the ongoing Iran–US–Israel conflict.The 53–54 second montage, attributed to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB and…
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic (Photos by AP) Jannik Sinner continued his impressive run at the Miami Open, defeating American Alex Michelsen in straight sets to reach the quarter-finals. The Italian star also created history during the match, extending his streak to 28 consecutive sets won at ATP Masters 1000 events, breaking Novak Djokovic’s 10-year-old…
At a time when American universities are revising how they position themselves on public expression, Boston University has removed Pride flags displayed in campus buildings, triggering concern among sections of its faculty.University officials said the decision stems from a “content-neutral policy” governing signage. According to a university statement, outward-facing displays can shift speech from an…
A viral X post by Japanese comedian Eiko Kano, written in Japanese, shows a 1992 timestamp It has been 20 years since Jack Dorsey, co-founder of what is now X, posted “just setting up my twttr,” the first message on what would become Twitter. Considered the platform’s very first tweet, it represents the origin of…
Dear reader, Hello and welcome to another edition of the Weekly Vine. This week, we explain how Dhurandhar shows that Bollywood has learnt the art of myth-making, examine why gold is facing a ‘tough time’, decode why gold prices are plunging, explore the curious history of the Church of England (which is set to get…
Long before he was winning National Awards, filmmaker Aditya Dhar was just another Delhi kid with a cricket bat and a dream that had nothing to do with cinema. His story is a powerful reminder that sometimes, life has a better plan for you for which it breaks your “Plan A” into pieces. Now, with…
Capricorn, get ready for heartwarming updates from your kids that will swell your pride and bring delightful surprises your way. Love is in the air as Venus lightens your usual seriousness, inviting you to enjoy life’s simple pleasures without a hint of guilt. In the business world, the horizon looks promising, urging you to expand…
Prithvi Shaw. (File photo) NEW DELHI: “I like to be in the present.” That sums up Prithvi Shaw’s outlook after a turbulent phase that saw him lose his IPL spot and his place in the Mumbai Ranji Trophy squad. Back after a mental reset, the Delhi Capitals batter is choosing clarity over noise.“Last year when…