Before protein powders came neatly packed in tubs and measured out by scoops, Indian kitchens were already doing the heavy lifting. Long before fitness marketing turned protein into a trend, families relied on everyday foods that were affordable, filling, and deeply familiar. These were not “superfoods” in the modern sense. They were simply part of…
Most parents think childhood thrives on freedom, spontaneity and endless flexibility. In reality, young children often feel safest when life has shape. A steady routine is not about making a child’s day rigid or joyless. It is about giving them a predictable rhythm they can trust. For an adult, routine can sometimes feel dull. For…
The father of a teenager who died after contracting meningitis has paid an emotional tribute to his “funny, sociable and kind-hearted” son, describing how the 17-year-old developed sepsis within hours of first feeling unwell.Lewis Waters, a sixth-form student at The Henley College, died earlier this week after being rushed to intensive care.In a heartbreaking message…
The government on Friday raised fuel prices in the country, in an effort to soften the blow on oil marketing companies, as global crude soared beyond $100 while retail prices remained unaltered. Now, as petrol and diesel are Rs 3 costlier, the key question is: to what extent will the price hike help?While the outlook…
A significant ancient artifact, the Venus of Willendorf, was unearthed in Austria in 1908. This small statue, made from stone transported over 450 miles, challenges previous beliefs about Ice Age societies. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons In some cases, the turning points in the course of history take place not in royal castles, but rather in…
NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday arrested another alleged mastermind in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, identifying her as the source of leaked Biology questions in the medical entrance examination.The accused, Manisha Gurunath Mandhare, a senior Botany teacher from Pune, Maharashtra, was arrested in Delhi after questioning by the agency….
Africa’s top public health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the eastern Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with 246 cases and 80 deaths reported so far, mainly in the gold-mining towns of Mongwalu and Rwampara.The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said preliminary laboratory tests conducted at…
Dogs come in various sizes depending on their breeds. Big dogs are often feared for their size, but many are actually total softies with huge hearts and even bigger cuddles to offer! Some large, strong pet breeds can be incredibly loyal, gentle, and great with families, kids, and other pets. They are not just “big…
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the UP Lekhpal admit card 2026 for the upcoming recruitment examination. Candidates who have registered for the examination can now download their hall tickets through the official website at upsssc.gov.in.The written examination for the Lekhpal recruitment drive is scheduled to be conducted on May 21,…
Some foods travel through memory rather than trends, and gulab jamun is one of them. This syrup-soaked sweet is deeply tied to celebrations across the subcontinent, but it is also widely found in countries with large South Asian communities and, more broadly, on Indian restaurant menus. Its appeal is obvious: soft, rich, fragrant, and unapologetically…
Berkshire schools on alert after 1 death and 2 Meningitis cases confirmed / Image: File Health authorities in England are investigating a meningitis outbreak linked to schools and colleges in the Reading and Oxfordshire area after one student died and two other young people were hospitalised.The student who died attended Henley College, while the two…
India and Pakistan today maintain nuclear arsenals of near parity, with India estimated to possess around 172 warheads and Pakistan about 170, according to the bulletin of the atomic scientists. Yet beneath this numerical similarity lie very different doctrines and delivery systems. India’s nuclear posture is built around a declared ‘No First Use’ policy and…
