Pongal is much more than a comforting bowl of rice and lentils. It has deep roots in ancient Tamil culture and is closely associated with the harvest festival of the same name. Historical references in Sangam literature, dating back more than 2,000 years, describe boiled rice dishes offered during harvest celebrations. The savoury version, flavoured…
Japan’s 600-year-old Daisugi technique offers a unique way to produce timber without cutting down entire trees Timber is one of the biggest reasons trees are cut down all over the world. However, in Japan, a country focused on sustainability, an ancient forestry technique called Daisugi harvests timber without cutting the tree.The method began around 14th…
Image credit: Hockey India NEW DELHI: Hockey India (HI) on Thursday explained why the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams will wear saffron jerseys instead of their traditional blue kits at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, saying the decision was taken for both technical reasons and the colour’s national significance.The move drew criticism from…
With the Moon in Capricorn, you may take relationships seriously and feel a sense of obligation. Shravana Nakshatra is best suited for listening. A short remark from a trusted person may give a more complete explanation than an extended conversation. What to Do Today Let your spouse, partner, client, or colleague complete voicing his or…
Pic courtesy: X/ The Royal Family Telling someone they ‘look good’ is considered a compliment, and when it’s said to someone older, it’s a pleasant gesture. King Charles, 77, however, doesn’t pretend that age is just a number. The monarch’s response after being told he ‘looks good’ cuts straight through the pleasantries.On 22 July, while…
Image(s): Left/MSU/Right/Canva For decades, scientists have searched for cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels, looking everywhere from algae and bacteria to agricultural waste. In 2008, one of the most unexpected discoveries came from deep inside the South American rainforest. Researchers identified a microscopic fungus living quietly within the tissues of a tree that produced a mixture…
Ryan Garcia overwhelms JasonTheWeen during their highly anticipated sparring session after weeks of online trash talk. (Image via: Twitch/@jasontheween) WATCH: JasonTheWeen gets brutally beaten by Ryan Garcia after claiming he could “beat the f*ck out of” him JasonTheWeen finally got the matchup he had been talking about. After publicly claiming he could “beat the f*ck…
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the incident appeared to involve a Russian missile, although authorities had yet to determine exactly what type it was. A suspected Russian missile crashed inside Poland on Thursday as Moscow launched one of its largest overnight attacks on Ukraine, killing at least eight people, including children, and injuring dozens…
The much-awaited holy month of Shravan (Sawan) 2026 has begun today. Lakhs of devotees across India are preparing for one of the country’s biggest spiritual travel seasons as every Monday of Sawan month is considered auspicious. This is the month that witnesses long queues at Shiva temples and thousands of Kanwariyas undertake pilgrimages carrying holy…
How Mirabai Chanu’s unconventional education shaped a three-time Commonwealth Games champion. (ANI Photo) Mirabai Chanu’s “education” was built on resilience, life lessons, and unconventional learning environments rather than sitting in a traditional school classroom. While rigorous training schedules left her little time for a conventional desk education, her life story reflects a profound journey of…
Ever noticed walking into a beautifully designed home and switching off the overhead lights?After this, did something strange happen?The room does not feel the same anymore, almost dull and different from how it looked with the ambient lights. The marble looks flatter. The wood loses its warmth. The art on the wall stops being visible…
Creativity often gets mistaken for producing something out of thin air. Clint Eastwood, the actor and director, put it far more bluntly than most. “You have to steal a lot,” he said. “You have to have a criminal mentality to be a film director.” He was obviously not talking about literal theft. He meant something…
