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Some dishes go far beyond taste. They carry memories, emotions and a sense of comfort that no restaurant, no matter how refined, can truly recreate. A bowl of rajma chawal, soft rotis straight off the stove, dal simmered for hours or a simple homemade kheer often means more than just food — it reminds us…

The latest signals emerging from Washington, Tehran and the broader transatlantic security establishment suggest that the United States and Iran may be inching towards a temporary diplomatic opening after months of dangerous escalation. What initially appeared to be a spiralling US–Iran military confrontation — involving maritime blockades, threats around the Strait of Hormuz, Israeli military…

As India celebrates the 165th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, the legacy of Gurudev continues to resonate far beyond literature and music. More than a poet, Tagore was a philosopher, educationist, composer, artist, and visionary who shaped India’s cultural consciousness with ideas that remain deeply relevant even in the 21st century. Born on…

By Sant Rajinder Singh The second Sunday in May each year marks Mother’s Day – a day to recognise, celebrate, thank, and honour our mothers and all mother-like figures in our lives. There is a deep connection between the love, help, and guidance we receive from our mothers and gifts we receive from our spiritual…

Hantavirus a nudge to test our pandemic readiness A cruise ship has become the scene of a deadly virus outbreak, and everyone’s on edge. Is another pandemic starting? No. Hantaviruses – there are many types – mostly don’t spread human-to-human. Also, unlike Covid virus, which was ‘novel’ or new, Hantaviruses have been around forever, sickening…

Suvendu, Vijay have particularly tough jobs to do There was a meme doing the rounds that Bengal’s waiting a resignation letter, Tamil Nadu’s waiting an appointment letter, and Kerala’s waiting to see who’s appointed. Now one is done – Suvendu Adhikari, frontrunner for Bengal CM’s post, has the job. The second is on the boil…

Defence minister & senior BJP leader argues his party’s mission is to restore the greatness of true Bengali heritage “Hey nuton, dekha dik aarbaar, jonmero prothomo shubhokshon ” – O new one, show yourself once more, in the auspicious first moment of birth. Rabindranath Tagore wrote these words as an invocation – a prayer to…

That little place that looks out is a blessing. It doesn’t make family storms go away. It isn’t an exit. It’s about finding one’s emotional equilibrium. This can be the most loving thing to do in a crowded household The first thing Maya does every morning is open the balcony door. Not for the view….

Like China’s Gaokao, India’s CUET-UG is a ticket to some of the country’s best universities. With standardised tests and scores, it levels the playing field – somewhat – for students in, say, Darbhanga and Delhi. But from its beginning in 2022, it’s been plagued with niggles. Last-minute exam centre changes had locked out many candidates…

Many European universities still expose student data because they rely on outdated administrative methods, leading to repeated GDPR violations and sanctions. Even though legal rules have existed since 2018, some institutions continue to publish exam results, application outcomes, and academic standings with full names and ID numbers online for anyone to see. This is more…