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Scientists have developed innovative packaging using starch and salt-infused paperboard to keep bread fresh for over 72 hours by managing moisture. This complements natural sourdough fermentation, where lactic acid bacteria produce organic acids and antimicrobial peptides, effectively preventing mould and slowing staleness. Scientists have developed innovative packaging using starch and salt-infused paperboard to keep bread…
Mike Vrabel–Dianna Russini controversy takes a new turn as a former NFL reporter friend hints ‘more is coming’ after fresh TMZ photos (Getty Images) The spotlight on Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini is not fading. Instead, it is getting louder. On top of that, fresh photos published by TMZ have added a new layer to…
A grand dame of Kolkata’s Park Street prepares to celebrate her 100th birthday Even as she prepares to turn 100 next year, a grand lady of Park Street in Kolkata remains as vibrant and vivacious as ever. Of Swiss parentage, she made herself at home in what was then called Calcutta, one of the most…
Adam Hall jailed for life after deliberately infecting seven victims with HIV/Image: BBC A man in the UK has been given a life sentence after he was found guilty of infecting several young men and teenage boys with HIV, in what the court described as a deliberate and harmful pattern of abuse.Adam Hall, 43, was…
MUMBAI: Reserve Bank of India ramped up dollar purchases in Feb, signalling a shift to rebuilding forex reserves after the rupee stabilised following the US–India trade deal announcement in the same month.Despite heavy spot purchases, net forward sales stood at $77.7 billion, indicating continued reliance on forward markets. While Feb did provide an opportunity for…
Arvind Kejriwal and Raghav Chadha (R) NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Friday reacted to what is being seen as one of the strongest setbacks faced by his party after Raghav Chadha and six other MPs announced their decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party. Directing his attack at the BJP, Kejriwal…
Mamata Banerjee and Amit Shah (R) NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday issued a strong statement aimed at taking on the BJP beyond Bengal, even setting her sights on New Delhi. Her remarks elicited a wry reaction from Union home minister Amit Shah, who said with a smile during a presser,…
President Trump has warned of significant tariffs on the UK if it doesn’t abolish its digital services tax targeting American tech giants. This 2% levy, introduced in 2020, has generated substantial revenue for Britain. The threat escalates existing trade tensions and comes amid broader diplomatic pressures, potentially impacting a UK-US trade deal and defense relations….
Indian equities are facing a more cautious outlook, with JPMorgan cutting its rating on the market to neutral from overweight. The brokerage warned that the Nifty 50 could drop to 20,500 in a worst-case scenario, which would mean a fall of around 15% from current levels. It stated that high valuations and uncertainty linked to…
Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar NEW DELHI: Both Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans are coming into today’s IPL 2026 match after facing defeat in their previous games. Defending champions RCB lost their last match against Delhi Capitals by six wickets at home in Bengaluru, while GT’s three-match winning streak also ended at…
