Why old Indian sweets lasted longer without preservatives

Many of India’s oldest sweet recipes were developed through observation rather than scientific research. Halwais noticed which techniques kept sweets fresh and refined those methods over generations. Today, food science explains that these traditional practices worked because they controlled the same factors that modern preservation still depends on: water activity, microbial growth, oxidation and contamination….

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Scorpio Horoscope Today, June 28, 2026: Money can come from different sources, and that gives relief

The day has a festive flavour, Scorpio. Family warmth, social connection, and personal satisfaction rise together, like lamps being lit one by one at dusk. The Moon supports your speech and mood, while Jupiter opens more than one source of gain. You’ll feel more settled than scattered.There may be a celebration in the family, or…

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Gold price prediction: Is it time to buy gold on dips? Check July 17, 2026 outlook

From a technical perspective, the 8-period EMA has started turning higher and is attempting to cross above the 21-period EMA. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are favouring a buy on dips strategy, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.MCX Gold August futures have witnessed a sharp intraday recovery after…

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‘Fielders didn’t support’: Defeat to South Africa leaves Harmanpreet Kaur ruing dropped catches | Cricket News

Harmanpreet Kaur looks on during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup match between India and South Africa, at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Sunday June 21, 2026. (AP) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said dropped catches proved costly in her team’s six-wicket loss to South Africa in the Women’s T20 World Cup Group A match on…

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Positive Impact Rating 2026: IIM Bangalore surpasses global average in Positive Impact Rating 2026, earns Level 5 status again

IIM Bangalore scores 9.7 in Positive Impact Rating 2026, retains top global distinction Positive Impact Rating 2026: The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) has secured an overall score of 9.7 in the Positive Impact Rating (PIR) 2026, significantly exceeding the global average score of 8.0. The institute has also been recognised as a…

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Citizens seek removal of damaged Miramar beach structures | Goa News

Panaji: With the walking track at the Miramar beach entrance damaged and posing a risk to visitors, citizens and activists have urged the Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited (IPSCDL) to remove the deteriorating structures that have become eyesores.Describing the Miramar beachfront development project as a “wasteful expenditure” and a complete write-off, stakeholders said the…

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Collective storage in 4 dams surges past halfway-mark; water release starts from Khadakwasla | Pune News

Irrigation department data released on Wednesday showed that Khadakwasla received more than 400mm of rainfall since June 1 Pune: Water storage across the four dams in the Khadakwasla circle crossed the halfway mark on Wednesday evening, with the Khadakwasla dam reaching its full capacity at 1.97 TMC, prompting water release into the Mutha river for…

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Hamim Mondal’s cell tower located near chief minister Suvendu Adhikari’s Chinar Park home | Kolkata News

Kolkata: Alleged JeM-Shazad Bhatti operative Hamim Mondal, arrested last week, was present in the Chinar Park area near chief minister Suvendu Adhikari’s residence as well as on the routes the CM took, revealed an examination of his cellphone tower locations by security agencies. He, however, was not caught in any CCTV footage in the zone.Adhikari’s…

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