UT gives clean chit to watermelons, for now | Chandigarh News

Chandigarh: Following cases of gastrointestinal illnesses and a reported death allegedly linked to watermelon consumption in Mumbai, the UT food safety department released preliminary findings from a citywide investigation.While initial microbial and chemical tests returned negative, health officials remain on high alert as they await final confirmation from state laboratories.The food safety department initiated a…

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Kaziranga tourist footfall surges; foreign arrivals up 4.5% over a decade | Guwahati News

Guwahati: Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNP&TR) has recorded an unprecedented surge in tourist footfall, with visitor numbers quadrupling during the recently concluded financial year at the Unesco heritage site.Park director Sonali Ghosh said records from 2016-17 to 2025-26 indicate sustained growth in tourism. “The total visitors have increased more than three times in…

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Riteish Deshmukh reacts to Raja Shivaji response; says families bringing children, grandparents to theatres | Hindi Movie News

Actor-director Riteish Deshmukh has reacted to the positive response to his directorial Raja Shivaji, which released in theatres on May 1.Speaking about the reception, Riteish said the film has struck an emotional chord with audiences, with families coming together to watch the historical drama based on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.“When I see people taking their families,…

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In 1844, Horace Wells attended a gas party and found the laughing gas that ended surgical pain |

In the mid-1800s, gas parties showcased nitrous oxide’s euphoric effects. Dentist Horace Wells observed a man injured but pain-free under its influence, sparking an idea. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Imagine such an event wherein the performance is centred around individuals breathing in “laughing gas,” stumbling about, and providing entertainment to the audience members. In the…

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