Aluminium foil has become something of a viral fixture in home hacks lately, showing up everywhere from pigeon-proofed balconies to kitchen drawers. But two of its most talked-about “behind the appliance” uses actually land on completely opposite ends of the usefulness spectrum, and mixing them up could leave you either wasting your time or missing…
You can want the full ritual and still not be able to do it. That is the starting point for many Hindu families in the US and UK. Not indifference. Not lack of faith. Just real life.A proper yagya, also written yajna, is a Vedic fire ritual with trained chanting, offerings into a consecrated fire,…
A good performance can catch attention even without a big star attached to it. That is exactly what happened with Baby Nakshathra, who has been receiving praise for her role in ‘Irumudi.’ The young actor’s performance has now earned appreciation from one of Tamil cinema’s leading performers, Dhanush. A video call between the two has…
Indian women’s hockey team (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: India’s women hockey players have made an emotional appeal to save the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL), insisting that the competition has played a crucial role in building the confidence of a young side that is on the brink of its best-ever World Cup finish…
Will Venezuela, which has suddenly made its way to the list of India’s top crude suppliers be able to step up? The turmoil in global crude oil markets that began in March refuses to die down. Even as the US looks to tighten its noose on Iran with economic blows, a new bill empowering the…
The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee has issued the revised provisional merit list for WB NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling. Eligible candidates can check the PDF on the official website and verify their details before choice filling. The Round 1 seat allotment result is expected on August 31, with candidates advised to follow further…
Bangkok taxi goes viral for unusual free service, passengers can take essentials without paying A Bangkok taxi is getting attention online for something passengers would hardly expect to find during a regular ride. Inside the cab is a collection of everyday products that people can take without paying for them. A video showing the unusual…
A Rakhi bought from a market can be beautiful. But a Rakhi you make yourself carries something money cannot really buy: your intention for the person wearing it.That is the idea behind making a Vedic-inspired Rakhi this year.Raksha Bandhan falls on August 28, 2026, and the planetary alignment makes family, protection, and roots particularly important….
Celebrity events often bring unexpected moments, and the ‘Toxic’ pre-release event in Chennai had one such highlight involving director Vignesh Shivan and actress Kiara Advani. With the cast and crew gathering ahead of the film’s release, Vignesh’s speech brought laughter to the venue. His comments about Kiara’s career and his own experience as a filmmaker…
Sri Lanka’s Prabath Jayasuriya walks off the field after losing his wicket during day two. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has become the third player to be officially sanctioned during the ongoing second Test against India in Colombo, adding another disciplinary flashpoint to a match that had already been marred by…
