However, India’s relationship with the mango doesn’t end with the well-known Alphonso variety. Even though the Alphonso steals the show with its distinct flavour and smooth texture, there are scores of other varieties that can provide different tastes and textures and that are less known. Ranging from the aromatic farms in the northern parts of…
NEW DELHI: The Centre has notified two crucial changes to foreign direct investment rules — the first relating to flows from neighbouring countries such as China and the second allowing up to 100% investment in insurance business — as it seeks to step up inflows amid a weak rupee.Starting May 1, companies with up to…
The carry-on hack you didn’t know you needed. Image Credits: Google Gemini You’ve triple-checked your carry-on. Portable charger? Packed. AirPods? In. Neck pillow? Absolutely. However, there’s one more thing you’re probably leaving behind. It’s in the back of your closet right now, forgotten since your last half-hearted attempt at a workout.A tennis ball.Yes, really. Before…
Japanese proverb of the day (Ai-generated image) In every society, people are often divided by wealth, status, profession or access to opportunities. Some are successful and powerful; others are constrained, with few resources and limited opportunities for advancement. Over the years, many have wondered why the differences exist. Are people born unequal, or do circumstances…
India is in negotiations with Russia to purchase additional batches of S-400 long-range air defence systems, Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSVTS) confirmed on Tuesday.“Russia and India are negotiating the delivery of an additional batch of S-400 Triumf air defence systems, according to Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation. Moscow said the S-400 ‘proved…
File photo: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos Amazon founder Jeff Bezos once said that most people in future will “want to live near Earth, not necessarily in Earth orbit, but near Earth vicinity”. Speaking on the Lex Fridman Podcast in 2023, Jeff Bezos shared a long-term vision of human life beyond Earth. He then said that…
Slams Cong For Kerala & K’taka Power Struggles BENGALURU: PM Narendra Modi called Congress “a parasite and backstabber” and attacked the party on multiple fronts at a rally in Bengaluru Sunday, accusing it of betraying decades-old ally DMK in Tamil Nadu, miring Karnataka in a tussle over the CM’s chair, and failing to even pick…
Chennai Super Kings’ captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo) Ruturaj Gaikwad reflected on a complete team performance after guiding Chennai Super Kings to a commanding eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, a result that keeps their playoff hopes alive. Named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 67, Gaikwad highlighted how CSK managed to wrest back control…
Train colours aren’t random. The deep blue and bright red coloured-coaches you see are far more than aesthetic choices. For travellers, they act as a quick visual language. Not only in India but railways across the world work in colours as these shades act as a practical and visual guide that helps passengers understand the…
Jamvanti Singh claimed Raj Singh (left) had travelled with her to Lucknow on May 7 to attend a wedding. LUCKNOW: Amid the ongoing probe into the murder of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, the mother of arrested Ballia resident and alleged sharpshooter Raj Singh has claimed that her son was…