Venezuela’s Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado wants not only her own country to be freed from dictatorship but also Cuba and Nicaragua, with social media comments saying the Latin-American leader is pushing warmongering. Her own country was raided by the US military recently, in which their leader, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife were…
Ginger or adrak is among the most prized and commonly used spices in Indian kitchens. The spice is valued not only for its rich and food-enhancing flavour but also for its medicinal properties. It is widely used in treating common colds and coughs across India in many ways. Adrak tea or kadha are considered quite…
SBI’s mutual fund unit has committed to pick up at least 10% of Adani Power’s nearly $820 million rupee-denominated bond issue. File | Photo Credit: Reuters State Bank of India’s mutual fund unit has committed to pick up at least 10% of Adani Power’s nearly $820 million rupee-denominated bond issue, likely to be launched later…
Tomorrow is going to be a day when you will actually think before reacting. What was bothering you is no longer that heavy. You inhale deeply, talk softly, or just keep mum—and this tranquil reaction astonishes even you. It does not mean turning a blind eye to things. It is about opting for calmness instead…
Across Asia’s rapidly expanding cities, traffic is no longer just an inconvenience, it is a defining feature of urban life. As populations grow faster than infrastructure, the time spent getting to work, school, or essential services has quietly become one of the most telling indicators of a city’s liveability. Using user-contributed data compiled by Numbeo,…
A view of the Bombay Stock Exchange Building from Dalal Street in Mumbai with a big screen showing stock news and prices of different stocks. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images Stock market benchmarks ended with losses for the third straight session on Wednesday (January 21, 2026) as heightened geopolitical tensions, weak global peers and…
Ramadan 2026: Are You Ready to Fast Safely? Expert Tips for Wellbeing As Ramadan 2026 nears, millions around the world are preparing not only spiritually but physically for a month of dawn-to-sunset fasting. While fasting is a beloved religious observance, health experts emphasise that preparation and smart nutrition are crucial to maintaining wellbeing throughout the…
Pineapple is a tropical fruit that is sweet and juicy and makes a favourite ingredient in fruit salads or smoothies, and even on pizzas! But have you bitten into a fresh pineapple and experienced a tingling or burning sensation on your tongue or lips? Though it might actually feel painful, it’s actually a common reaction…
Kaal Sarpa Dosha, a frequently debated and frequently misinterpreted planetary configuration within Vedic astrology, is traditionally perceived as an unfavorable alignment. It is thought to manifest when all seven principal planets are situated between Rahu and Ketu within a natal chart. This particular arrangement has historically been correlated with delays, difficulties, and persistent impediments across…
Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee depreciated 31 paise to an all-time low of 91.28 against the American currency in early trade on Wednesday (January 21, 2026), weighed down by steady dollar demand and a cautious global mood. Forex traders said rising geopolitical uncertainty, including renewed U.S. expansionary signals,…
