Kolkata: In Bengali homes, recipes lived in memory, in the rhythm of hands, in the smell of mustard oil and the aroma of coconut paste. And many were cooked and savoured in the peak of summer when Nababarsha was celebrated. The tradition has waned over the years as families now prefer a feast at a…
India and the US are nearing a bilateral trade agreement, with negotiators reporting significant progress and only a few issues remaining. Discussions are described as positive and productive, focusing on market access and tariff alignment. This potential deal, aimed at boosting trade between the two nations, is expected to be a win-win, marking a key…
A United Kingdom citizen has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in the United States for his role in a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme that tricked investors into funding a fake fine wine business.James Wellesley, also known by the aliases “Andrew Fuller” and “Andrew Templar”, was sentenced in federal court in Brooklyn. He was also…
Swifties are in a frenzy for Taylor Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce. Amid all the speculations about the pop-star’s wedding, one is related to the date and venue, which says Swift will marry in her Westerly Mansion in Rhode Island. However, now the Westerly city council has given some clarity on the rumor, as it…
A Reddit post detailing repeated US visa rejections for an Indian family has sparked discussion online about how difficult it can be to secure a visitor visa even after multiple attempts and stronger documentation.“Parents denied US tourist visa 4 times over 9 years from India — what are we doing wrong? Is there any hope…
Lucknow: A documentary on Maharashtra’s fading tribal art forms bagged the top prize at the Lucknow International Film Festival from over 3,500 entries from more than 40 countries.Directed by Arun Shekhar, Thakar Folk Arts was recognised for its artistic presentation and focus on preserving the cultural heritage of the Thakar tribe. The award was presented…
Hyderabad: Telangana high court granted the state govt a final opportunity to file its counters in a batch of petitions challenging the merger of panchayats, municipalities and municipal corporations located within the Outer Ring Road limits into the GHMC.“By way of last indulgence, one week time is allowed to the respondents (state) to file a…
Jaipur: The enforcement branch of Jaipur Municipal Corporation Monday conducted an anti-encroachment drive at multiple locations across the city.Officials said the drive was carried out at Chomu Pulia near Dehar Ke Balaji, Crossing No. 7 near Mahipal Hospital on Sikar Road, Vidyadhar Nagar, the bus stand near Niwaru Road Pulia, Sanjay Nagar, Sanganer Market, Kagzi…
NEW DELHI: Siphoning or under-reporting toll revenue from overloaded vehicles on national highways will be impossible from April 15 (Wednesday). Toll collecting agencies will collect higher user charges from overloaded vehicles only via FASTag, and they must record such vehicles and report this to the government’s Vahan portal.The provision of reporting overloading to the Vahan…
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has once again found himself trending online—this time not for his performance on the field, but for ‘liking’ a German vlogger LizLaz’s Instagram post. While the internet oscillated between memes and mild criticism, it was his ex-girlfriend, Brazilian model-actor Izabelle Leite, who offered a rare reaction.An Instagram page recently shared a…
