Thieves broke into a primary school in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, and stole an LPG cylinder used for preparing mid-day meals. One suspect has been arrested, and police are searching for his accomplice amid rising concerns about LPG shortages.
Induction hobs or cooktops have become runaway popular ever since the LPG cylinder shortage began. Know which one to buy.
Inside the McDonald's outlet in Kevadia where women run the show.
'We are getting used to the constant alerts to take shelter, listening to sonic booms from jets flying above us, hearing news of neighbouring ports being targeted, and being the only ship in the terminal.'
Whenever he has played a match-winning knock, the pride in Malayalees travels faster than the fastest delivery in world cricket.
Devanshi Patel turned her passion for storytelling and celebrations into Shreem Events, one of India's sought-after wedding planning companies.
Tejaswini Sharma is the kind of girl whose Instagram scroll never gets boring. From soft, dreamy looks to bold, edgy fits and everything in between, her feed is a full-blown fashion flipbook.
Israel has for more than two decades and several US presidencies worked to draw the United States into a full-scale war with Iran. Having finally achieved that, the last thing it wants is Trump declaring victory and going home, as he is prone to do. Ali Larijani was the figure most capable of handing Trump a negotiated exit with something to show for it. Without Larijani, the road to an exit gets considerably narrower. Prem Panicker continues his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.
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The question is no longer whether the war will expand. It has. The next few days will tell us whether the war stabilises around Hormuz or whether the Strait itself becomes the trigger for a far larger rupture. What to watch for over the next 48 hours is simple: Any move by the US toward direct naval control of the Strait; any credible Iranian attempt to disrupt or mine shipping lanes and, critically, whether energy infrastructure in the Gulf continues to be targeted.If those lines are crossed in tandem, the war will no longer be containable within the region.
Eighteen months of preparation hang in the balance at a Tucson-based multi-use sports facility, where organisers say they remain in daily contact with FIFA about hosting Iran's national soccer team, even as geopolitical turmoil threatens to upend their World Cup plans.
A long-billed vulture, J132, released in Maharashtra's Pench Tiger Reserve, has travelled nearly 750 km in 17 days, reaching close to Anjaneri hills near Trimbakeshwar in Nashik district. The vulture's journey is part of a conservation program by the state forest department and the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS).
'Nobody explained why. After that there was panic buying, there was hoarding -- and then nothing reached us.'
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan reflects on his childhood, political journey, and personal influences in a recent interview, discussing his early reading habits, experiences with political violence, and his approach to governance.
What we are watching is something different: A fog manufactured and maintained by the people who started the war, so that the question of why it was started never has to be answered, observes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the war in the Middle East.
The Natural History Museum, London, has officially unveiled the 24-image shortlist for the 2026 Nuveen People's Choice Award. This prestigious contest, a key part of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and supported by lead sponsor Nuveen, invites the public to decide which image will be crowned the winner.
'Marching on Kartavya Path is the greatest honour of our lives. Beneath the national flag, the full military might of the nation on display, the cheering crowds and our contingent making a debut -- it is a moment that will remain with us forever.' For the first time Scouts battalions drawn from different high-altitude regions and trained in mountain warfare featured in the Republic Day parade.
'The moment someone forbids you to eat something, you want to eat it even more.' Dietician Riya Jain says this all-or-nothing mindset is exactly why most fitness resolutions fail.
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New Delhi will substantially reduce tariffs on industrial and agricultural goods while continuing to protect sensitive sectors. Tariffs on some agricultural products that are not traditionally considered sensitive will be brought down to zero, while in the case of relatively sensitive items, duties will be reduced in a graded manner and quotas will be imposed.
A Bombay shaadi with singing, dancing, prayers and great food!
Bangkok is a fast, 24-hour megapolis, full of joie de vivre and buoyance that you will be instantly smitten, like I was.
Whether it's adding richness to festive desserts or lending silkiness to everyday meals, malai brings an unmistakable depth of flavour to a dish, lifting it into the realm of the scrumptious.
As he is laid to rest, Indian cricket bids farewell to one of its greatest administrators -- a visionary who understood that breaking monopolies and building stadiums were about the same thing: Giving millions of cricket-loving Indians the infrastructure worthy of their passion.
Fasting refers to deliberately or consciously going without food or beverages -- or avoiding them altogether -- for a fixed length of time to boost health.
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Pumpkin is a light yet highly nourishing winter vegetable, packed with essential vitamins, minerals and protective antioxidants.
Passengers may think they are just booking a ticket, but airlines' clever design tricks are quietly picking their pockets.
A train ride for Christmas? Why not?!
If stored well, prunes stay good for many months, often close to a full year, without losing their flavour or texture or nutritional value, says WebMD.
Let these spirits liven up your winter!
Forbes Travel Guide's second annual Verified Air Travel Awards once again spotlight the aviation stars that turn every journey into something truly remarkable.
'Sleep is when your blood pressure falls; this nocturnal dip is when the heart gets rest.'
Governor C V Ananda Bose, meanwhile, urged citizens not to be swayed by "provocative statements and rumours" and asked the state to ensure there was 'no disturbance anywhere'.
Like we strive to keep our heart young or our lungs young, we should make sure our brain is youthful. You can give your brain a better future by keeping your mind active and alert by including brain-nourishing foods in your daily meals, states WebMD.
Follow these simple, foolproof strategies to keep your calories and health under check.
'Poverty eradication is a continuous process. There is no full stop to it.'
'Where rostering systems are automated and duty time software interfaces directly with DGCA, the assertion that they suddenly discovered crew shortages is simply implausible.' 'If adequate crew planning hasn't materialised within 12 to 24 months from inception, how will 45 days -- from December 5 to February 12 -- suddenly resolve matters?'
According to the ministry, "potentially dangerous or difficult situations" that are "to be expected" include use of Molotov cocktails (including by local people or militia), building collapse, falling debris, internet jamming, lack of electricity or food or water, exposure to freezing temperature, psychological trauma, injuries, lack of medical support, lack of transportation and face-to-face situation with armed fighters or military personnel.
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