A pinch of salt can make a tomato taste more like a tomato. But dump the same amount into a pan at the wrong moment, and you may end up with a dish that tastes flat, overly salty or simply unbalanced. That is why professional chefs rarely treat salt as a one-time ingredient. They use…
Anush Agarwalla (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Equestrian Anush Agarwalla conceded his dream of competing in the 2026 Asian Games, which begin on September 19, is over. The rider said he felt ‘betrayed’ after his pleas to the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), Sports Ministry and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) went unheard.“The dream of…
Picture Credit: Instagram Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who is expecting her first child with her husband and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, recently gave fans a glimpse into her traditional baby shower celebration on Monday, coinciding with Ganesh Chaturthi. The actress shared a couple of dreamy pictures from the ceremony, expressing her respect for and belief in “traditions…
Why are 21 modaks offered to Lord Ganesha? Ganesh Chaturthi is here, and with it comes one of the festival’s most loved traditions: offering modaks to Lord Ganesha. From homemade sweets prepared in family kitchens to beautifully arranged bhog at temples and pandals, the modak has become closely associated with the celebration.But have you ever…
For more than a century, the land near Somerville, Tennessee, has remained in the same family. When a solar developer came knocking, farmer Chad Dacus faced a choice that many landowners across rural America are increasingly confronting: sell a piece of the family property, keep farming it or lease it for renewable energy. Dacus chose…
Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan–the man behind songs like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Tum Dil Ki Dhadkan Mein – recently slammed Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar for using old songs in the background of sequences filled with violence. In a recent interview, he expressed disappointment over the way Bollywood has been treating music, arguing that experienced lyricists…
Google employee shares glimpse of modak-making activity at Bengaluru office Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations are bringing a festive touch to offices as well, and a glimpse from Google’s Bengaluru campus is getting attention online. An employee’s Instagram video shows a simple celebration at work, where a familiar festive sweet became the focus of an office activity.Google…
Steve Smith has admitted he is not certain whether he will still be playing Test cricket when Australia travel to England for the 2027 Ashes, raising fresh questions over the future of one of Australia’s greatest modern batters.The 37-year-old is taking his Test career series by series and has refused to set a retirement date….
Six years after a catastrophic dam failure completely drained Sanford Lake in mid-Michigan, the lake has officially returned to full water levels. The milestone allowed a beloved local beach festival to celebrate a long-awaited homecoming on its original shoreline. The popular community tradition, first launched in 2005, returned to the restored park for its delayed…
Robert Moreno, interim head coach of South Korean men’s national football team, speaks during a press conference in Cheonan, South Korea, Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Ryu Young-seok/Yonhap via AP) Robert Moreno has walked into one of the more demanding jobs in international football with South Korea desperate to rebuild confidence, but his first press conference…