Utilising banana leaves in cooking is a technique used for centuries across India and other parts of the world too
Two British Sikh runners, Baldev Singh Bains and Manny Singh Kang, participated in the 2026 London Marathon, raising thousands of pounds for charity. Bains ran in memory of Fauja Singh, aiming to fund a community sports club, while Kang raised money for Dementia UK.
'You left young at heart, still eager to sing with the new generation entering the musical duniya.'
TMC leaders Kunal Ghosh and Shashi Panja staged a sit-in protest alleging irregular activities inside a strongroom housing EVMs in West Bengal, following concerns raised by Mamata Banerjee regarding EVM security.
The Trinamool Congress has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to experience West Bengal's 'Maa Canteen' during his visit for election campaigning, offering a meal for Rs 5. The TMC also criticised Modi's remarks on infiltration, linking it to the Home Minister's responsibilities.
The Wrestling Federation of India has appointed three foreign coaches and a High Performance Director to enhance national camps in preparation for the Asian Games and the 2028 Olympics.
Easter celebrations in north Indian Christian households are special in their own way. The reflective period of Lent is followed by joyful, food-rich celebrations with strong community and family bonding.
This is no ordinary Anjeer Ka Ice Cream!
As Priyanka Chopra Jonas returns as the debonair spy Nadia in Citadel Season 2, we take look at how her Hollywood projects stack up against each other from underwhelming to standout.
'She was the greatest master and the greatest student of music.'
Bisi Bele Bhaat, the traditional Indian one-pot meal that is the Southern answer to Khichdi, combines rice, lentils, vegetables, spices.
Jain food is light on the stomach and uses no potatoes, onions or garlic. Try these green banana specials. And a mango custard.
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Abdullah, alias Abu Hureira, who was tasked with establishing bases outside Jammu and Kashmir, adopted various professions, including share trading, to blend in with the local population. He was recently arrested along with other members of his network.
The TMC and BJP are clashing over Bengal's food culture, with allegations of potential dietary restrictions adding spice to the West Bengal election campaign.
A disruption in the supply of LPG cylinders caused by tensions in the Strait of Hormuz is impacting Indian kitchens, leading to restaurant closures, price hikes and a surge in demand for electric cooktops.
The canteen at the Sports Authority of India's headquarters in Delhi has suspended operations due to a vendor complaint about LPG supply shortages, though sources suggest pricing disputes are also a factor. This closure primarily affects staff, as athletes' meals are provided separately.
Arm yourself with these two salads this summer.
Police in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district have arrested an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate for allegedly fabricating a shooting incident and possessing a live bullet. The arrest followed a forensic investigation that debunked the candidate's claims of being fired upon.
Chef Varun Inamdar incorporates millets in a coastal Homestyle Prawn Curry.
Batting great Alistair Cook says England's 2-2 home series draw against Shubman Gill-led India was against "not a great Indian side", flagging concerns over the team's preparation for the Ashes.
Moody's Ratings has downgraded India's growth forecast for financial year 2026-27 (FY27) to 6 per cent from 6.8 per cent, attributing the revision to weaker consumption and industrial activity, elevated energy prices, and rising input costs stemming from the West Asia conflict.
A celebration of Eid isn't over till the last morsel of that special, home-cooked Mutton Biryani has been had.
Soft, bite-sized baby idlis are layered with a spiced minced meat mixture as they steam and the result is a delightful north-South fusion teatime treat.
A stir-fry with an adequate range and volume of vegetables, that incorporates a little protein, be it paneer or tofu or something else, is a hearty, carb-free meal by itself, that will keep you full for several hours.
'We have lost 70-80 per cent of our business from foreign guests.'
'Today's girls are freer than the earlier generation. They perform more freely.'
'We kept our bags packed, ready to jump into the sea. Many times, I felt it could be my last day.'
'It was diminishing even before Trump came to power.' 'The US was at the centre of the global economy. That position is going to become less and less important and less central.'
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed a novel method for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using concentrated solar energy and captured CO2, potentially reducing reliance on used cooking oil.
Police in Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested six more individuals in connection with an Iftar party held near the Sonpathri Ashram Temple, bringing the total number of arrests to ten. The arrests stem from allegations of cooking non-vegetarian food and improperly disposing of the leftovers, which allegedly hurt religious sentiments and violated forest regulations.
Edamame like you have never had before.
Induction hobs or cooktops have become runaway popular ever since the LPG cylinder shortage began. Know which one to buy.
A Thane court acquitted a 53-year-old man of rape charges, citing weak prosecution evidence and inconsistencies in the victim's testimony.
World leaders often have simple tastes when it comes to food.
Rising living expenses, fear of contract hiring cast shadow on real gains.
The canteen at the Sports Authority of India's headquarters in Delhi has suspended operations, with the vendor citing LPG supply shortages, while sources suggest pricing disputes are the real issue.
An Indian-flagged LPG vessel successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, reducing the number of Indian ships stranded in the Persian Gulf. India is in talks with Iran to ensure safe passage for its tankers, and Indian refiners continue to purchase crude oil and LPG from Iran despite regional tensions.
Snapshots from Asha Bhosle's life.
Every week, hundreds of people line up to fill a plastic container with food in an unlikely place: the humble home where Argentine soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona was born.
Indore authorities have filed a criminal case against the operator of an illegal LPG warehouse after discovering 66 cylinders and refilling equipment.
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