India face a selection dilemma ahead of their first Test against World Test Championship winners South Africa on November 14 (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India face a selection dilemma ahead of their first Test against World Test Championship winners South Africa on November 14, with vice-captain Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel both vying for the…
The prices of home-cooked thalis in India eased significantly in October, with vegetarian thalis falling 17% and non-vegetarian thalis dropping 12% year-on-year, according to Crisil Intelligence’s latest Roti Rice Rate (RRR) report. The main drivers behind the decline were sharply lower prices for vegetables and pulses.Among vegetables, potatoes, tomatoes, and onions saw the steepest declines….
Betel leaves have held a cherished place in cultural traditions and daily life across Asia for centuries. Recognised for their distinctive aroma, glossy green appearance, and versatile uses, they are often associated with rituals, hospitality, and symbolism. Beyond their cultural and social significance, betel leaves have also been valued in various traditional practices for their…
Dhruv Jurel, with his sensational form in the India A unofficial Tests against South Africa A, has made it increasingly difficult to overlook himself for the Tests against South Africa starting November 14. (Images via Screengrabs, ANI) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has made a strong case for inclusion in India’s…
Seven of India’s ten most valued companies collectively lost Rs 88,635.28 crore in a holiday-shortened session, with Bharti Airtel and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) among the biggest losers. The decline mirrored a weak trend across broader equity markets. The BSE benchmark fell 722.43 points, or 0.86%, while the Nifty dropped 229.8 points, a fall of…
There is a reason why our grandparents used to take a glass of chaas post each meal or some, even with. Being naturally probiotic in nature, buttermilk helps in improving digestion and prevent gas from building up in stomach. It in turn soothes the stomach, normalises bowel movement and eliminates toxins from the body. A…
Jasprit Bumrah (Linda Higginson/AAP Image via AP) Former Indian batter Subramaniam Badrinath has praised Varun Chakaravarthy, currently ranked as the world’s number one T20I bowler, stating he is more valuable than Jasprit Bumrah.In the recent five-match T20I series between India and Australia, Chakaravarthy, aged 34, demonstrated his bowling prowess. He participated in all five matches…
India’s foreign exchange reserves dropped by $5.623 billion in the week ending October 31, reaching $689.733 billion, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s latest figures. The fall was driven by declines in both foreign currency assets and gold holdings.Foreign currency assets, the largest portion of the reserves, fell by $1.957 billion to $564.591 billion….
We all want to live longer, don’t we? Even if it not for ourselves, living longer is a dream for many, to see their families thrive, and spend time with one’s grandchildren and even great grandchildren! However, while genes do play a role in longevity, the fact of the matter is that longevity depends heavily…
PM Modi with Women’s World Cup-winning Team India members Indian cricket all-rounder Deepti Sharma made a visit to the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on Sunday following Team India’s first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup victory. She participated in the morning Bhasma-Aarti ceremony.The Indian team had previously visited the same temple during the World Cup after experiencing…
