The distance between your tomato plants matters far more than most people think.Image Credits: Google Gemini Each spring, millions of Americans go to their local nursery, pick up a few tomato seedlings and plant them with the best of intentions. Then July comes, and something goes wrong. The plants are crowded, the leaves begin to…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding takes a new turn as the pop star amps up her security Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are set to step into one of the most exciting phases of their lives as the world waits for their multi million dollar wedding which is slated to be one of the…
What is Roger Federer and Mirka Federer’s combined net worth in 2026? Inside the tennis power couple’s $1.1 billion fortune (Image via Getty) Roger Federer and Mirka Federer are not just known for tennis anymore. In 2026, they are counted among the richest couples in sports. Their combined net worth is estimated at around $1.1…
A legendary tale of culinary rebellion in 1853 Saratoga Springs saw George Crum, a chef, invent the potato chip out of spite. What began as a prank, slicing potatoes paper-thin and over-salting them, unexpectedly delighted a picky diner. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons In reality, there is a strange joy in stories of food wars, particularly…
KOLKATA: The assembly poll verdict in Bengal triggered a spiral of violence across the state, leaving at least four people dead, dozens injured and party offices ransacked, as rival cadres from Trinamool Congress and BJP clashed in multiple districts overnight. Two deaths were reported in Kolkata within 24 hours. In Beleghata, Trinamool poll agent Biswajit…
A World War II scientist, Percy Spencer, accidentally discovered the microwave’s cooking potential when his candy bar melted near a magnetron. This led to experiments with popcorn and eggs, revealing how microwave energy rapidly heats food. Image Credits: Wikipedia We instinctively grab our microwaves without giving them a second thought. The appliance is right there…
Ruth Wakefield tested a new cookie recipe at her inn that forever changed baking technologies. Image credit – Wikimedia Chocolate chip cookie is one such dessert option that is simply irresistible to many. But do you know about its journey? This dessert’s history is traced back to an experiment conducted in the kitchens of Massachusetts…
NEW DELHI: The drill for formation of a BJP govt in WB has kicked in, with the outgoing assembly set to be dissolved anytime and newly elected BJP MLAs likely to endorse party’s CM pick before May 9. Home minister Amit Shah, who scripted BJP’s landslide win, is likely to preside over the meeting of…
Michael Bloomberg was being fired from Salomon Brothers. Image credit – Wikimedia Facing a sudden career exit can lead to mental frustration and whatnot. However, the story was completely different for businessman and politician Michael Bloomberg. In 1981, he faced a low point in his life that became a turning point in his career. As…
Vande Mataram (Image/ANI) NEW DELHI: In its first decision after sweeping the Bengal polls, Cabinet Tuesday approved a proposal to amend the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act to put National Song Vande Mataram, composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, on the same footing as the National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana. At present, the law…