PAHALGAM: Routine care at a quiet medical outpost evaporated with a single phone call on April 22 last year. By dusk, the floor was slick with blood. Staff had processed 26 bodies and 17 wounded survivors. The one-storey facility was the thin line between life and death following the terrorist attack in Baisaran valley near…
Wooden cutting boards, prized for their knife-friendliness and natural beauty, face deterioration due to moisture cycles. This repeated wetting and drying causes fibre separation and cracking The timelessness of a solid wood cutting board set upon the countertop speaks for itself with its durability and gentleness towards expensive chef knives, not to mention that it…
Ashok Sharma, Shubman Gill Gujarat Titans were bowled out for 100, but captain Shubman Gill blamed bowlers after the 99-run defeat to Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League 2026 match on Monday.Gill said his side gave away too many runs in the middle overs and failed to control the flow despite understanding the pitch…
Unpleasant towel odours stem from bacteria surviving washes and spreading between items, with specific species like Moraxella osloensis identified as culprits. Overusing detergent also leaves residues, creating a breeding ground for microbes and potentially irritating skin. There is nothing worse than emerging from a shower after washing yourself clean and reaching for a freshly laundered…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for April 21, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
A loose plug in your wall socket can cause dangerous overheating due to increased friction. Weakened spring contacts lead to poor electrical connections, spiking temperatures to alarming levels and potentially causing fires. This heat sensation when one grasps the phone charger does not necessarily mean that the phone is charging very quickly or has a…
Representative image: Security tightened across Kashmir Valley SRINAGAR: Ahead of the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror strike, security has been heightened across the Kashmir Valley. Officials said vigilance has been stepped up and precautionary mechanisms have been fortified, but efforts are underway to avoid unnecessary public alarm.On April 22, 2025, terrorists struck the scenic…
Tired of smudged glasses? Improper cleaning damages lens coatings, attracting more dirt. Medical experts recommend a gentle, water-based approach using mild dish soap to dissolve oils, not just spread them. Common frustration faced by people who wear glasses: you clean your glasses until they shine, and then you check them after a few minutes, only…
JAMMU: At least 21 passengers died and 51 were injured Monday after their bus skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Jammu’s Udhampur district.Preliminary probe pointed to mechanical failure, driver error, road condition or a combination of the factors as possible causes for the 10am crash in the hilly Khagote area marked…
Watermelon consumption is popular in the summer season, but the peeling is always left out. However, from traditional cooking methods, the white layer of the watermelon peel can be used in preparing a tasty pickle. This kind of practice supports the notion of zero-waste cooking, whereby food items that would have been disposed of are…