Rice and chapati sit at the center of many Indian meals, and the question of which is “better” rarely has a simple answer. Brown rice earns points for fibre, white rice wins on softness and digestibility, and chapati often feels like the safer everyday choice because it is made from whole wheat and usually eaten…
BHUBANESWAR: A 67-year-old grocery shop owner was arrested on Sunday for allegedly raping an MBA student from Chhattisgarh. The incident happened while he visited her rented accommodation on Friday night to deliver some grocery items.According to the police, the accused, who runs a small grocery store on the city’s outskirts, entered her room under the…
Blake Lively sparked online debate after defending Justin Bieber amid criticism of his Coachella performance. Her comments drew mixed reactions, with some praising her support while others questioned her motives, especially given her ties to Taylor Swift. The discussion intensified as buzz around Swift’s relationship with Travis Kelce and their rumored wedding continues to dominate…
A 76-year-old British broadcast engineer working with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 matches was found dead in his hotel room in south Mumbai, police said on Tuesday.As per news agency PTI report, the deceased, identified as Jan William Langford, was discovered unconscious in his room…
Oscar Wilde, the legendary wit and wordsmith, once wrote, and aptly so: “Never love anyone who treats you like you’re ordinary.”At first glance, it sounds romantic and even a little theatrical—like a line from a 19th‑century drama. But peel back the velvet curtain, and this quote surprisingly stands true even in modern times. In a…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday used an Oval Office interaction with reporters to strike a defiant tone on Iran as he claimed that he was in no hurry to reach a deal. Trump also rejected the use of nuclear weapons and claimed that Washington had already inflicted major military damage on Tehran.Speaking to the…
The United States has decided not to extend the temporary waiver that allowed the sale of Russian and Iranian oil already at sea. The announcement comes as US treasury secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said, “We will not be renewing the general license on Russian oil,” adding, “That was oil that was on the water…
India’s Manav Suthar (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) Fresh from a dream Test debut for India, left-arm spinner Manav Suthar continued his impressive run by making an immediate impact for Warwickshire in the County Championship. Playing his first match for the English county against Yorkshire, the 23-year-old picked up two wickets on the opening day as Yorkshire…
Oscar-winning István Szabó is all set with the cast for his next big project, a highly anticipated period drama piece titled ‘Embers’. Famed English actor Ralph Fiennes has reportedly been added as the lead. Ralph Fiennes and more cast in upcoming period drama ‘Embers’ According to Deadline, Ralph Fiennes, along with Viggo Mortensen, Charlotte Rampling,…
NEW DELHI The polls in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry – which recorded impressive turnouts, including an all-time high for two of the three states/UT – have drawn global attention with 38 international delegates from 22 countries who witnessed them firsthand, voicing their admiration for the high voter participation, meticulous planning and seamless execution of the…