India should cook on electricity, generated from domestic renewables and coal, not imported hydrocarbons, whether liquid petroleum gas (LPG) or natural gas distributed to consumers as piped natural gas (PNG). Here is how to go about it.In the kitchenWe need to cook on induction cooktops, not the traditional heaters in which a heating coil snakes…
In a recent update coming from the United Arab Emirates, air traffic operations across the UAE have returned to normal after a temporary shutdown by authorities amid escalating regional tensions. The update was confirmed by UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on their X handle. It reads, “Air traffic operations return to normal across UAE…
Each sign of the zodiac has its own set of traits that help define personalities and set them apart from one another. Wouldn’t it be nice to know what the universe has planned for you at the beginning of the day? Read on to find out whether today will be lucky for you. ARIES Love…
PUNE:A 32-year-old woman was mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs in Chakan around 2am on Monday when she was returning home from work.Some passersby spotted the body of Shobha Waghmare, hailing from Deglur in Nanded district, in the morning on the service road of Pune–Nashik highway, near Ambethan Chowk. She had come…
For someone who was looked at as dispensable not too long ago, Sanju Samson is suddenly in demand. One day, he is addressing conclaves and attending awards in New Delhi, the next day, he is flying back home to Thiruvanthapuram for an event. Just like the team desperately wanted him back as an opener, to…
BITSAT registration deadline extended: The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani has extended the registration process for the Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) 2026. The application process for BITSAT 2026 is being conducted entirely online through the official admissions portal. Candidates must complete several steps during the registration process,…
Morocco’s Royal Palace Hosts Spiritual Laylat ul Qadr Vigil Led by King Mohammed VI The sacred night of Laylat ul Qadr, regarded as the holiest night in the Islamic calendar, was marked with deep spiritual devotion in Rabat as Mohammed VI, King of Morocco, presided over a solemn religious vigil at the Royal Palace. The…
By Jug Suraiya In Plato’s Symposium, a conversation between real and imagined participants, one of the speakers, Aristophanes, recounts how the concept of love came into being. Humans originally were created with two heads, and two pairs each of arms and legs, and were perfectly content in this unity.The god Zeus, envious of their happiness,…
Birds are among the most remarkable indicators of the health of our planet’s ecosystems. From tiny songbirds that greet the morning to powerful raptors soaring high above forests and mountains, birds quietly sustain nature’s balance. They are crucial for the preservation of biodiversity because they help with plant pollination, seed distribution, and insect population management….
Do you ever wonder why, in most Hindu festivals and fasts such as Navratri, Ekadashi, and Sawan Somwar vrat, consuming salt is strictly prohibited? Well, as per Vedic traditions, it is believed that abstaining from regular salt has a deep spiritual relevance, which revolves around discipline, purification, and detachment from tamasic cravings. It helps in…