NEW DELHI: Spot a filthy kitchen, stale food or unsafe food handling at a restaurant or food outlet? Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is asking consumers to become its “eyes” on the ground by reporting food safety violations through its Food Safety Connect platform, which allows complaints to be lodged with a…
Andres Alquiga and Diana Tupiza place the paw print of their pet as a symbolic witness to their marriage QUITO: When Diana Tupiza and Andres Alquinga decided to get married, they selected a rather unusual witness for the civil wedding ceremony: Luna, their Pekingese pup who stamped her paw print on the marriage certificate.With recently…
MUMBAI: Foreign investors who rediscovered their appetite for Indian debt in June have now widened their interest to equities as well in July. After months of persistent selling, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have turned net buyers in July, investing $2.59 billion (Rs 24,662 crore) in the first 10 days of the month.The reversal, triggered by…
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday to win his second consecutive Wimbledon title at the All England Club. It was Sinner’s fifth Grand Slam title and his first tournament since his painful second-round exit at the French Open, where he suffered a dramatic collapse in…
Mammootty mourns veteran actor S. I. Rajasekhar; pens heartfelt tribute Veteran actor S. I. Rajasekhar passed away at his residence in Chingavanam. The actor was widely recognised for his performances in films and television serials particularly for playing police officers. His frequent portrayal of sub-inspectors earned him the popular nickname “S. I. Rajasekhar.” The reason…
Today is the day to bring some wind back into your sails. You might feel happy and energetic. You may also be more prepared than you are normally to meet people, complete tasks and demonstrate how you can perform. The Moon supports social movement, while Saturn gives steadiness under the surface. So your enthusiasm isn’t…
NEW DELHI: Government schools have made the sharpest gains in internet connectivity over three years, increasing coverage from 46.2% in 2023-24 to 63.1% in 2025-26 and narrowing their gap with aided and private schools from about 28 percentage points to around 16. Their share of functional smart classrooms also rose from 21.2% to 32.2%, though…
Japan does not use modern nails to repair centuries-old temples. Instead, master craftsmen rely on an ancient woodworking technique (Representational AI photo) Centuries-old temples in Japan are still repaired without using modern nails, screws or metal brackets. In Japan, master carpenters instead continue to follow an ancient woodworking technique that has been passed down generations…
NEW DELHI: State-run oil marketing companies are considering expanding the use of lightweight 10-kg LPG cylinders beyond domestic consumers, with the cylinders likely to be sold at commercial LPG rates if approved.The move could benefit migrant workers, tenants, students, street vendors, cafes and food kiosks that need LPG but lack space for larger 19-kg commercial…
Picture Credit: Instagram Singer Shweta Mohan shared an emotional tribute to the legendary playback singer S. Janaki, who passed away on Sunday in Mysuru at the age of 88. Taking to her social media handle, the ‘Njan Chendena’ singer said the loss has left a huge emptiness in her life. Shweta Mohan shares pictures of…