Goan cuisine is often associated with seafood, but its Mutton Xacuti is every bit as memorable. Influenced by centuries of Portuguese and local Konkani culinary traditions, this curry stands apart for its incredibly complex spice blend. Roasted coconut forms the heart of the gravy, joined by poppy seeds, dried red chillies, coriander seeds, cloves, cinnamon…
Karnataka BJP chief reaches out to CM Vijay over water-sharing dispute NEW DELHI: Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra has written to Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay, urging him to adopt a cooperative approach to the long-running Cauvery water dispute and support the proposed Mekedatu reservoir project, saying the river should ‘unite our people, rather than…
Known widely as aparajita or butterfly pea, this climbing vine produces striking, vivid blue-purple flowers shaped almost like a butterfly in flight, and it holds a genuine place in Indian tradition beyond just its looks. Its flowers are commonly used to brew a naturally blue-purple tea and appear in Ayurvedic practice, adding a practical dimension…
Tanvi Sharma (Image credit: BAI) Indian badminton player Tanvi Sharma won the first BWF World Tour title of her career after beating Vietnam’s Thuy Linh Nguyen in the women’s singles final of the Taipei Open Super 300 on Sunday.The 17-year-old from Punjab defeated the sixth seed 21-16, 21-16 in just 36 minutes to lift her…
Home takes centre stage today, Scorpio. The Moon joins hands with Venus in a domestic corner of your chart, making family matters smoother and more rewarding. Your mother’s support stands out. Her advice, blessing, or practical help may steady your mood more than you expected.This is also a favourable day for property matters and home…
Attack on Titan redefined dark fantasy with its brutal world-building, morally gray characters, and shocking twists. Once you’ve finished Eren Yeager’s journey, finding another series that captures the same intensity can be difficult. Fortunately, several anime deliver gripping stories, haunting fantasy settings, and unforgettable emotional moments that make them worthy successors.Here are seven dark fantasy…
The elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoK) have been overshadowed by violence, allegations of electoral rigging and reports of enforced disappearances Pakistan conducted the second phase of legislative assembly elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) on Sunday amid fresh unrest, with residents reporting burnt vehicles, rock-strewn roads and heavy security across parts of…
Your weekly horoscope is here to provide you with the insight and guidance you need to navigate the ups and downs of life. Get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you.Aries:The early part of the week will see positive planetary influences bringing you peace of mind and emotional stability. At work…
Atacama Desert (Photo via Canva) Chile’s Atacama Desert is the driest non-polar desert on Earth, and it is not what we imagine a desert to be!While most deserts across the world are lined with large stretches of sand and golden dunes, this desert resembles the landscapes of Mars!This might sound like a movie green screen…
For years, raw vegetables have enjoyed a healthy reputation. Salads, smoothie bowls and crudité platters are often seen as the gold standard of clean eating. But nutrition science tells a more interesting story. While some vegetables are indeed best eaten fresh, others actually become more nutritious after they meet a little heat. Cooking can break…
More than a metric tonne of space debris is falling back to Earth roughly every week as the rapid growth in rocket launches and satellite deployments increases the amount of junk orbiting the planet, according to a report.Space junk includes discarded rocket bodies, defunct satellites and fragments from spacecraft. There are about 36,000 pieces of…
Gautam Gambhir (Image credit: ICC Photo) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta believes head coach Gautam Gambhir will be under pressure when India begin their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in Galle on August 15. India have lost Test series against New Zealand, Australia and South Africa under Gambhir, and will now look to bounce…
