Hinduism
Ahoi Ashtami Vrat
Ahoi Ashtami is Hindu festival that is mainly observed by mothers for the well being of their children. It is observed on the ashtami tithi (8th day) of the Krishna Paksha (the dark fortnight of […]
Incredible India
Varkala: The hidden treasure of Kerala
Varkala is a coastal town in the southern part of Kerala known for the unique 15m high ‘Northern Cliff’ adjacent to the Arabian Sea. It is popular for its hippie culture, shacks on the cliff […]
Science & Technology
Giant impact may have formed Moon within hours, say scientists
A giant impact could have formed the Moon more rapidly within hours, scientists have revealed, opening up a whole new range of possible starting places for the Moon’s evolution. The Moon is thought to have […]
Science & Technology
New plastic upcycling tech can potentially cut greenhouse gas equivalent to 3 million cars
Researchers have developed a breakthrough upcycling process that can help transform polyethylene (PE)—the most widely used plastic in the world— into polypropylene, which is one of the top 5 most common plastic types in the […]
Science & Technology
WhatsApp allows some beta testers to add up to 1,024 users to groups
After announcing several new features, the Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is now releasing the ability to add up to 1,024 participants to groups, for some beta testers. According to WABetaInfo, this feature is available on […]
Science & Technology
Apple may bring USB-C port to AirPods, Mac accessories by 2024
Tech giant Apple might bring USB-C port to AirPods and Mac accessories by 2024, the media reported. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company might introduce USB-C to its newest AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods […]
Health
Pfizer, BioNTech’s updated booster protects against Omicron in human trial
Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech said their COVID-19 vaccine booster, adapted for the BA.4 and the BA.5 subvariants, generated a strong immune response and was well tolerated in testing on humans. With the results, […]
Health
Eating after bedtime increases hunger, decreases calories burned
About 42 per cent of adult Americans in the United States are obese, which increases the risk of developing chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and other illnesses. Few studies have thoroughly examined the simultaneous effects […]
Health
Loneliness, sadness speed up ageing faster than smoking
According to a study, weakness and major diseases associated with ageing are worsened by the development of molecular damage. Some people’s molecular processes are more intense than others, causing them to age faster. Fortunately, the […]
Women
Benefits of olive oil for hair growth
Boosts hair growth A study conducted on mice showed that oleuropein, a compound in olives stimulates hair growth. Apart from that, massaging the scalp with olive oil improves blood circulation, which makes hair grow faster. […]
Women
Steps to detox your skin
A skin detox doesn’t need to be part of your daily skincare ritual, but it’s a good idea to perform a week-long skin detox cycle every 3 months or so in the evening. Prioritizing your […]
Food Corner
Banana Burfi
Ingredients 5 banana, 100 gm sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1 teaspoon pistachios, 1/4 cup milk powder, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon crushed lightly cashews, 50 gm ghee Method – To make this delicious […]
Food Corner
Sabudana Tikki
Ingredients 250 gm soaked sago, 1 boiled potato, 1/4 cup coriander leaves, 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder, 1 cup refined oil, 2 large, chopped green chilli, sendha namak as required, 1/4 cup, crushed roasted peanuts […]
Business & Economics
Singapore Airlines in talks with Tatas to merge Vistara, Air India
Singapore Airlines (SIA) said on Thursday, October 13, it was in talks with Tata Group about a potential merger of Vistara, their joint venture airline, with Air India to give the Singaporean carrier a bigger […]
Business & Economics
Core US inflation rises to 40-year high, securing big Fed hike
A key gauge of US consumer prices advanced to a 40-year high in September, underscoring persistent, elevated inflation that’s squeezing households and pushing the Federal Reserve toward another aggressive rate hike. A total of 142 […]
Business & Economics
Elon Musk under probe by US authorities over $44 billion deal: Twitter
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is being investigated in connection with his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, the microblogging site said in a court filing on Thursday. The lawyers on behalf of social media company wrote […]
Business & Economics
IMF projects India’s debt ratio at 84% of GDP by year-end
India’s debt ratio is projected at 84 per cent of its GDP by the end of 2022, which is higher than many emerging economies, but its debt is a little bit easier to sustain, a […]
Bollywood
Akshay Kumar goes on epic adventure, walks on water in ‘Ram Setu’ trailer
“Duniya main Shri Ram ke lakhon mandir hai par Setu sirf ek” — is a line that actor Akshay Kumar is heard saying while he’s seen walking on water in the trailer of the upcoming […]
Bollywood
More trouble for Adipurush, case filed against Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan and 3 more
A complaint filed in Jaunpur court against 5 including Saif Ali Khan. The court fixed the date of October 27 for the statement of the complainant, who has alleged ‘indecent depiction of Lord Ram, Sita, […]
Bollywood
Sherlyn: Not settling scores, just ensuring no other woman becomes a victim
Actress and celebrity Sherlyn Chopra is miffed with the makers of the reality television show ‘Bigg Boss’ for including film director Sajid Khan, who was embroiled in the #MeToo controversy in India, back in 2018. […]
Entertainment
Madonna appears to come out as gay on TikTok
Queen of pop Madonna seemingly came out as gay in a playful video posted to TikTok. The 64-year-old put her spin on a new viral trend by attempting to throw a pair of bright pink […]
Bollywood
Netizens ask Urvashi to leave Rishabh Pant alone as she wears sindoor, mangalsutra
Actress Urvashi Rautela has shared a cryptic post for Karwa Chauth, which has made netizens ask her to leave cricketer Rishabh Pant alone. Urvashi, who is currently in Australia, made a post for Karva Chauth […]
India
Cong needs stability: G23’s Manish Tewari on backing Kharge, not Tharoor, for prez poll
New Delhi (TIP)-Senior Congress leader Manish Tewari feels the party leader and top contender for the Congress presidential poll, Mallikarjun Kharge, can provide the stability that Congress needs. Speaking on the G23 leaders supporting Kharge […]
India
ED files chargesheet against Rana Ayyub; says she used public funds for self
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against journalist Rana Ayyub under the anti-money laundering law, accusing her of “cheating” the public and utilising charity funds worth Rs 2.69 crore for creating her personal […]
India
India abstains on UN resolution flaying Russia’s referendums
New Delhi (TIP)- India abstained in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution condemning Russia’s referendums and the annexation of four Ukrainian territories, saying its decision was “consistent with its well-thought-out national position.” India’s […]