US President Donald Trump After more than a month of Operation Epic Fury, Donald Trump on Friday claimed major breakthroughs in the US military mission against Iran, announcing what he described as the suspension of Tehran’s nuclear programme and the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz for “full passage.“The MAGA supremo said the United…
Bitumen prices remain elevated in India as supply improves but crude sourcing challenges keep road construction costs high NEW DELHI: India had faced a severe bitumen shortage at the peak of the West Asia crisis despite receiving crude supplies from Russia. The reason was that Russian oil is predominantly “sweet crude”, making it unsuitable for…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a virtual meeting with chief ministers to review the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict, with discussions centred on fuel supply, inflation and logistics amid rising global tensions.The meeting focused on ensuring coordinated action between the Centre and states to manage potential disruptions triggered by…
In a laboratory in Maryland during the late 1960s, a small group of mice entered what looked, at least on paper, like an ideal home. There was no shortage of food, clean water arrived without fail, temperatures barely changed and disease had largely been removed from the picture. Every practical need had been anticipated. If…
Iqbal Mirchi (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday provisionally attached assets worth Rs 700.27 crore belonging to late gangster Iqbal Mirchi, a close associate of India’s most wanted criminal Dawood Ibrahim, and his family, officials told news agency PTI.In March, the Enforcement Directorate moved a special PMLA court under the Fugitive…
India vs England Women Live Score, One-Off Test: India produced a disciplined batting effort but were denied complete control by England’s late resurgence on the opening day of the one-off Women’s Test at Lord’s. Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma all registered half-centuries as India were bowled out for 285 after enjoying several strong…
Uttam Kumar birth centenary; PM Narendra Modi pays tribute. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar in the 137th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat‘, ahead of the actor’s birth centenary on September 3.PM Modi described Kumar as a versatile performer who captivated audiences and earned a lasting place in their…
There is something special about travelling through India by train. You watch busy cities give way to open fields, wake up to unfamiliar stations, and sometimes end up having conversations with people you may never meet again. But long-distance train travel also has its own little challenges. Some mistakes are easy to make when you…
The life and influential career of record executive Clive Davis was honored at his funeral Monday. Davis’ memorial service which was closed to the public, was livestreamed by the synagogue.Davis launched the careers of numerous stars, including Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys and Kenny G, and influenced others such as Carlos Santana, Janis Joplin…
Spicy misal served with soft pav is one of Maharashtra’s great examples of turning inexpensive ingredients into a seriously satisfying meal. Sprouted legumes provide the bulk, while onions, farsan, spices and pav add crunch, heat and texture. The combination is filling without relying on expensive ingredients, which helped make it popular as an everyday meal…
