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…
India’s Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo) Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss the two Test series against Sri Lanka, starting in Galle on August 15. TimesofIndia.com has learnt that the star seamer continues to feel discomfort in his left knee after an initial assessment at the BCCI CoE (Centre of Excellence). The stakeholders have decided that…
Zendaya’s dark red carpet looks throughout the ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ press tour led fans to speculate that MJ might die or undergo a dramatic transformation in the film.Image credit (Instagram) Zendaya kept the internet guessing throughout the global press tour for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, consistently wearing dark ensembles that sparked wild speculation about…
Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 11 Live: Saturday proved to be India’s defining day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as the contingent produced one of its finest all-round performances in the history of the event. A record-breaking display by the boxing team, historic success in judo, milestone achievements in para sports and multiple medals…
Vijay Sethupathi is in the news again, not for any announcement about a new movie, but for his emotional words on Superstar Rajinikanth. The actor, known for his selective roles and outspoken nature, recently spoke about his experience working in ‘Jailer 2.’ His comments became a hot topic on social media, with fans appreciating the…
6 Unique Friendship Day gift ideas that go beyond chocolates Friendship Day falls on the first Sunday of August. This year we are celebrating it on August 2, and if your gifting instinct just defaulted to a box of chocolates or a generic printed mug, you’re in good company. Those are the easiest gifts to…
(Image Credits: Instagram) ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has managed to keep viewers on the edge of their seats with phenomenal web shooters, scrunchies, and a sacred handshake. As the box office continues to build a record-breaking collection, many can’t help but talk about the mysterious end-credit scene. Peter Parker’s bittersweet relationships have left fans pondering…
The Laugardælir Church near Selfoss is so easy to miss that I had to find it using Google Maps. A small white timber building and a scatter of headstones in the southern Icelandic quiet, an hour or so from Reykjavík, ringed by nothing but farmland. This is the final resting spot of Bobby Fischer, one…
Questions about actors entering politics have become common in Tamil cinema, especially after Vijay‘s successful political journey. Several leading stars have been linked with political rumours in recent months, and Sasikumar has now become the latest celebrity to face the same question. However, the actor chose to end the speculation with a simple and direct…
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…