Kiren Rijiju and Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha NEW DELHI: A heated exchange broke out in the Lok Sabha between leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi and Union minister Kiren Rijiju during the Congress MP’s speech on the Women’s Reservation Bill.Rijiju intervened when Gandhi, in his address, accused the BJP-led Centre of attempting to sidestep…
Puliyodarai, the deeply flavoured tamarind rice served in many South Indian temples, has origins linked to ancient Vaishnav temple traditions. Made with tamarind paste, sesame oil, curry leaves, peanuts, mustard seeds, and spice blends, the dish was ideal for temple distribution because it stayed fresh for long periods in hot weather. In temples such as…
Every year, the World Happiness Report releases a global survey of how people feel about their lives, not just in terms of wealth or growth, but trust, social support, freedom and overall well-being. This year, the report has once again placed India far down the list, ranking the country 116th out of more than 140…
Royal life looks like a high-end fairy tale from the outside— all crowns, castles, and custom-made couture. But once you peak behind the velvet curtain, you realize it’s actually more like a military operation governed by a web of quirks and protocols that would make a normal person’s head spin.These rules aren’t just “suggestions” for…
NEW DELHI: As India and Bangladesh look to work towards a pragmatic reset in ties, Bangladesh high commissioner Riaz Hamidullah Friday called on external affairs minister S Jaishankar and also commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal.Jaishankar said that the conversation with Hamidullah was focused on advancing bilateral ties. In a social media post about the…
Donald Trump departing from China (Image/AP) US staff and members of the travelling press accompanying President Donald Trump reportedly dumped all materials handed out by Chinese officials before boarding Air Force One on Friday.The move came as Trump concluded his high-profile two-day visit to Beijing after meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping.According to the White…
NEW DELHI: National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested wanted narco-terrorist Iqbal Singh alias Shera after his successful extradition from Portugal following sustained diplomatic and legal efforts.Shera, described by the agency as the mastermind in a major Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terror financing case was brought to India following the due legal process. He was taken into…
Your garden’s cutest enemy has one weakness. Image Credits: Google Gemini If you’ve ever walked out into your backyard garden only to find your tomato seedlings knocked over, your flower bulbs dug up, or your lovingly tended beds looking like a tiny tornado passed through, then you know the havoc squirrels can wreak. While it’s…
People are finding a novel way to cover windows using old newspapers. This traditional method offers privacy and helps regulate room temperature. It is a budget-friendly and environmentally conscious choice. Living in a new space is often an immediate experience because you realise that windows are made to be transparent, and curtains aren’t cheap. Whether…
Fourth of July festivities in Southport are an endearing celebration of community and mark the city as home to one of the oldest Independence Day parades in the USA. Southport has been at the centre of these celebrations for more than 220 years, and for the USA’s 250th anniversary, the city is gearing up for…