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A good mango smells fresh, green and clean. It should not have a fermented smell, a sugary scent or any sign of rot. Hold it, inspect it, compare it. Pickling rewards attention. The mango you choose will decide not just the taste of the achar, but its texture, shelf life and final mood. In the…
Polio is a much-feared disease that has been dramatically reduced by vaccines. India is polio-free since 2014 as a result of Oral Polio Vaccine campaigns undertaken since 1995. After type 2 polio virus was globally eradicated in 2015, two types of polio virus still remain (types 1 and 3), so a modified vaccine (only for…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday sharply criticised the Mamta Banerjee-led TMC government, alleging that it had “turned making crude bombs into a cottage industry”.Addressing an election rally in West Bengal’s Birbhum, the Prime Minister said that TMC had normalised violence in the state and promised strict action if the BJP came to…
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced the Class 12 or Intermediate examination results 2026 today, March 23, 2026, at 1:30 PM. Along with the results, the board has also released the list of toppers for all three streams, including Arts.This year, the overall pass percentage stands at 85.19%. In the Arts stream, a…
The iconic Les Marches staircase at Cannes’ Palais des Festivals, built in 1982, has become a symbol of glamour and cinema. Its 24 steps are where stars step into the spotlight, creating memorable moments and embodying the festival’s long history and enduring appeal for film enthusiasts worldwide. At Cannes, the red carpet is only part…
USA’s Shadley van Schalkwyk (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: It has been the Shadley van Schalkwyk show at the T20 World Cup 2026, with the South Africa-born American all-rounder’s excellence making heads turn. Schalkwyk comfortably leads the wicket-taking charts, recording 11 dismissals in three matches at an economy rate of 6.55, followed by Zimbabwe pacer Blessing…
NEW DELHI: Government has now allowed venture capital, private equity, infrastructure and pension funds to bid for highway projects under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, marking a paradigm shift since the sector was opened to private players in the early 2000s. So far, only highway developers and construction companies were eligible to bid for such projects.The…
In the recent times, one has seen that while movies like ‘Dhurandhar’ and ‘Animal’ have garnered those big numbers at the box office, they also became a talking point on social media due to the violence in them. In the past few years, one has seen such movies working at the theatres, along with intense…
While Mumbai continues to attract investors and high-end buyers in 2026, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) too has emerged as a big draw in the real estate market. For those who don’t know, MMR includes Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai and Panvel. The demand for residential properties across the region continues to see steady and fast…
In a world of big personality tests and long quizzes, it’s the tiniest habits that often slip under the radar. And so, the particular way you cradle your coffee, the angle of your phone in your hand, or even the way you hold your glass at a party—these small gestures can quietly echo your comfort…
