Ever wondered why only a few fruits, grains and sweets are considered pious and can be used in Hindu rituals and offerings? Well, according to the Hindu traditions and vedic culture, there are several foods that are believed to be pious and these foods embody sattvic purity, divine grace, and this is why they are…
NEW DELHI: Batting maestro Virat Kohli’s mental toughness has long been a defining trait of his career, and stories from his early days continue to underline just how deep that resilience runs. From playing a Ranji Trophy match the day after his father’s death to dominating age-group cricket, Kohli’s journey has been built on defiance…
Air India is seeking $1.5 billion in fresh equity from Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines after reporting a record $2.33 billion loss NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: Air India has returned to its shareholders for $1.5 billion, more than a year after Tata Sons halted fresh equity injections into the airline, as its turnaround proves costlier and slower…
Where are gold and silver prices headed this week Gold and silver could remain volatile this week as investors weigh US inflation data against changing expectations for interest rates, while crude oil prices and geopolitical developments in the Middle East add to the list of factors influencing bullion markets, analysts said.The focus will be on…
Homi Bhabha admired Picasso Dr Homi Jehangir Bhabha is a well-known name in India’s scientific community. He is known as the “father of the Indian nuclear program” because he was a visionary physicist who helped shape the country’s nuclear energy policy and set up the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) and the Atomic Energy…
Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan isn’t just known for his larger-than-life aura onscreen but also for his wit and sense of humour off-screen which is visible as he interacts with contestants on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’. He once again turned a light-hearted conversation into an entertaining life lesson. While interacting with a contestant, the veteran actor praised…
Gurtej Sandhu career journey: Indian-origin Micron Technology VP with 2,211 global patents. (Photo: LinkedIn) Dr Gurtej Sandhu stands among the most prolific inventors in modern semiconductor engineering, with 2,211 patents worldwide to his name, exceeding the 1,432 patents credited to Thomas Edison. Raised in Amritsar, he has built a career that bridges advanced research, corporate…
Many people believe that certain Krishna temples in India are very important for couples who want to get married and work out their problems. People who love Radha Krishna often say that these holy places help them get over emotional, family, and karmic problems. Temple traditions and religious beliefs say that couples who go to…
Hopwood DePree loses out on legal battle for Downtown Shabby Hopwood home in Britain after he invested millions for its restorations. (Instagram) American filmmaker Hopwood DePree had been involved in a legal battle with Rochdale Borough Council over the ‘Downtown Shabby’ building. However, according to the latest reports, the director ended up losing out on…
NEW DELHI: After Sriharikota spaceport and the upcoming launch port at Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district, India’s third satellite launch centre is likely to come up in Gujarat.Gujarat science and technology minister Arjun Modhwadia recently announced in state assembly that a proposed launch site near Gir Somnath district along the Arabian Sea coast has…
