A 22-year-old trained Carnatic musician, who aspires to be a Hindustani vocalist, leaves his North Kerala home and goes to Pune to search for his Guru. He finds him (The Guru) and follows him to Mumbai. After initial hesitation, the Guru accepts him after his would-be disciple (The Shishya) convinces him by saying “It’s your … Pandit Ramesh Narayan: The Ultimate Torch Bearer of ‘Guru-Shishya Parampara’
According to calculations by elections analyst Nate Silver, the candidate who wins Pennsylvania has more than a 90% of winning the White House. The White House’s address may be 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, but the real road to the presidency runs through the state of Pennsylvania, the biggest prize among the electoral battleground map. According to … Why Pennsylvania could hold the keys to the White House
Eric Adams was never popular. Even before his indictment for penny-ante corruption last month. Even before federal raids targeted his top aides and investigations so circled City Hall that his second police commissioner and even the schools chancellor resigned. Even before Adams registered the lowest approval rating for any New York City mayor in Quinnipiac … Eric Adams Was Never the Future of the Democratic Party
A year later, the Hamas attack and the Israeli invasion of Gaza have taken West Asia to a wider, deeper and deadlier regional conflict with more actors. “The war has changed the region in many ways. It ended the regional status quo where the Palestine question was pushed to a corner. World powers had given … A year of war on Gaza
Ratan Naval Tata, one of India’s most cherished industrialists and philanthropists, passed away on October 9 at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered for generations. Ratan Tata was not only a visionary leader who shaped modern India’s industrial landscape, but he was also a man with a golden heart, … Ratan Tata: A Man of Steel with a Heart of Gold
India beaten in opener as Pak, Bangladesh make a winning start Dubai (TIP)- The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 has started on a mixed note for the Asian teams as India was humbled in its opener while Pakistan and Bangladesh made winning starts in the tournament that got underway in UAE after it was … ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Carlos Alcaraz roared back from a set down to beat world number one Jannik Sinner in a thriller and win his first China Open title on October 2. The four-time Grand Slam champion from Spain edged a captivating final 6-7 (6/8), 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) for his fourth ATP crown of the year and 16th overall. … Alcaraz bounces back to outlast Jannik Sinner
India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is back at the summit of the ICC Test bowling rankings following his match haul of six wickets in the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. The 30-year-old replaced his India team-mate Ravichandran Ashwin – Player of the Series against Bangladesh – at the top of the chart. Spinner Ravindra … Bumrah back on top in Test ranking, Yashasvi Jaiswal up to No. 3
Kanpur (TIP)- Yashasvi Jaiswal scored another half-century as India defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets in the weather-hit second Test to make a clean sweep of the two-Test series. India, after dismissing Bangladesh for 146 runs in the second innings, thanks to three-wicket hauls by Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah, achieved the victory target … India defeat Bangladesh, make clean sweep of two-Test series
Panchmarhi has a number of waterfalls and lakes. Known as the Queen of Satpuras, Panchmarhi is an enchanting place. It is always full of life and has a great cultural heritage. It is a place that dates back to the time of the Mahabharatas because legend has it that the Pandavas stayed in these hills. … Pachmarhi: The Queen of Satpuras
Durga Puja, one of the most revered festivals in Hinduism, celebrates the triumph of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura. In 2024, this vibrant five-day celebration, known as Durgotsava, will start from October 8. Beyond its religious significance, Durga Puja serves as a cultural and spiritual gathering for millions of devotees, particularly in India, … Durga Puja: Celebrating the triumph of Goddess
California (TIP)- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg surpassed Jeff Bezos to become world’s second richest person as his net worth reached $206.2 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. With this, Mark Zuckerberg topped the $205.1 billion net worth of former Amazon CEO and president Jeff Bezos. At present, the Facebook co-founder trails Tesla CEO Elon … Mark Zuckerberg is now world’s second-richest person, surpassing Jeff Bezos
New York (TIP)- Oil prices edged up on worries that the escalating conflict in the Middle East could threaten oil supplies from the world’s top producing region, but a large build in U.S. crude inventories limited gains. Brent futures rose 34 cents, or 0.46%, to settle at $73.90 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude … Middle East conflict lifts oil prices despite large US crude build
To curb speculative trading, markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday put in place a stricter framework for equity index derivatives by increasing the minimum contract size and mandating upfront collection of option premiums. Other measures announced by Sebi included intra-day monitoring of position limits, removal of calendar spread benefit on expiry day, rationalisation of weekly index … Stricter norms to curb speculative trading in F&O
The Union Government is discussing a proposal to formulate a scheme for ‘Made in India’ label with a view to promote brand India in the global markets, an official said. The official said that a high-level committee was examining the details of the scheme. The objective is to create a strong brand identity for India, … Government considering proposal for ‘Made in India’ branding
Elon Musk, the owner of X, has advised users of the social media platform to refrain from excessively using bold fonts in their posts. He stated that such posts would no longer be displayed prominently in the main timeline. Musk highlighted that the bold font feature, intended to help users emphasise specific parts of their … X users will no longer see these posts in the main timeline
NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov embarked on a special mission to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the SpaceX Dragon capsule. Their main objective was to bring back NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who had been stranded on the ISS since June 2024. The tension of uncertainty loomed over … SpaceX docks at ISS to bring back Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore home next year
A team of Indian researchers from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) and Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru — autonomous institutes under Department of Science and Technology (DST) — have unravelled new method to create nanostructures for use in biomedicine and electronics. The team made a breakthrough in … Indian study finds method to create nanostructures for use in biomedicine, electronics
If exercise helps build strength and flexibility, it is one’s diet and nutrition intake that builds health and energy. While there are different types of diets that may help one achieve the desired results, many people tend to believe that there are not many adequate sources of protein for vegans. Pistachios Pistachios make for an … Sources of protein for those on a vegan diet
US doctors are warning about the rise of another form of cancer in young people: breast cancer. The American Cancer Society (ACS) has just released its Breast Cancer Statistics 2024, highlighting breast cancer occurrence and trends. Per their findings, rates of breast cancer among women younger than 50 are becoming more common despite the huge … Doctors warn breast cancer is rising among younger women
Consuming moderate amounts of coffee and caffeine regularly may offer a protective effect against developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Researchers found that regular coffee or caffeine intake, especially at moderate levels, was … Drinking coffee can lower risk of developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases
Ingredients Tortillas (or Plain Rotis/Naans) – 4, cooked and kept warm, Chicken Breasts – 2, skinless, boneless, cut into small pieces, Plain Yogurt – 2tblsp, Ginger Garlic Paste – 3 tsp, Red Chilli Powder – 4 to 5 tsp (adjust as preferred), Garam Masala Powder – 2 tsp, Coriander Powder – 1/2 tsp, Juice of … Tandoori Chicken Wraps
A delicious lip-smacking dish, the Tawa Chicken Fry is easy to make and can be served as a starter or as an appetizer to a meal. Ingredients Chicken – 500 gms Gram Flour – small handful Juice of 1 Lemon Ginger Garlic Paste – 2 tblsp Turmeric Powder – 1/3 tsp Coriander Powder – 1/3 … Tawa Chicken Fry
Toothpaste For the first hack, all you need is a toothpaste and an old toothbrush. Just apply drops of toothpaste on your nails, wet your brush, and gently scrub your nails. Make sure you scrub just the nails, as the bristles of the brush might harm the skin. The presence of ethyl acetate in the … Hacks to remove nail paint when you don’t have a remover
Vitamins play a crucial role in nourishing the body and the skin, and their deficiency leads to maladies like dark spots, redness, wrinkles, rough patches and excessive dryness. Experts list the most important vitamins for a healthy skin and their sources. Vitamin A Also called Retinol, this is a compound which stimulates the production of … 4 vitamins you need to nourish your skin
The trailer for Babygirl, a 2024 American erotic thriller written, directed, and co-produced by Halina Reijn, has been released, giving audiences a 2-minute 25-second glimpse into a tense, provocative narrative that explores power dynamics and sexuality in a corporate setting. The film stars Nicole Kidman as a high-ranking CEO who embarks on a dangerous and … Nicole Kidman stars in a tense erotic thriller
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has reportedly withdrawn a lawsuit against the Department of Justice and the FBI over the release of documents which concerned the investigation of the 2016 alleged plane altercation. The said altercation allegedly took place between Angelina and her former partner, Brad Pitt. “The parties to this action hereby stipulate to dismiss … Angelina Jolie withdraws lawsuit over alleged Brad Pitt abuse: Report
Hollywood actor Joaquin Phoenix, 49, recently fuelled marriage rumors with his longtime partner, Rooney Mara. During a Sunday appearance on the Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso podcast, the Joker star publicly referred to the 39-year-old as his ‘wife’ for the first time while discussing his 2020 Oscars speech. Joaquin Phoenix shared with host Sam Fragoso … Joaquin Phoenix addresses Rooney Mara as ‘wife’, sparks marriage rumors
The makers of Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency on Monday, September 30, agreed to the changes suggested by the revising committee of the Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC). During the latest hearing in the Bombay High Court, the representative of Zee Studios informed the court that they have submitted a format for the implementation of the … Makers of Emergency film agree to changes by censor board
In an industry which foists a new deity every Friday, Mithun Chakraborty’s has been a story of resilience. Announced as the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award on Monday (September 30, 2024), Mithun Chakraborty has never been a prisoner of image. From arthouse to mainstream commercial cinema to even fare meant unabashedly for frontbenchers, he … Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Reward for Mithun Chakraborty’s versatility