India’s dessert bars are becoming popular destinations for chocolate indulgence. These establishments focus on elaborate chocolate creations as the main course. Many consumers now visit solely for a sweet treat and coffee. Indian mithai is creatively fused with Western chocolate techniques and flavors. This trend highlights craft, traceability, and the bean’s origin story. A small…
For many Indian children, rainy afternoons were rarely spent alone. Power cuts led to candle-lit conversations. Parents made chai while children waited for pakoras or roasted corn. Card games came out of cupboards, stories were told and television often became a shared family activity instead of an individual one. Psychologists have long found that positive…
On August 8, 2026, the Lion’s Gate Portal will usher in a wave of growth. Taurus individuals are likely to venture into unfamiliar territories, moving past mere comfort. Leos should seize chances for advancement and leadership. Virgos might engage in actionable pursuits toward realizing their dreams, while Scorpios will take this opportunity to reflect on…
(L-R) The cab driver (Image -Social Media), Ketan Agarwal, Siya Goyal and brother Sahil Goyal PUNE: The days before Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal’s alleged murder are under scrutiny, with investigators examining a series of incidents surrounding his relationship with fiancée Siya Goyal.A key episode being looked into is their planned pre-wedding trip to Bali earlier…
The digital evil eye is not always audible or visible. It can be caused by constant scrolling on social media, by comparing oneself to others, by negative comments, by hidden jealousy, or by feeling drained after using social media. Attention is also energy in the modern world. What people see, feel and react to can…
Kolkata: An elderly man had a miraculous escape after he lost consciousness and fell onto the metro tracks at Kalighat station around 7.30 am on Saturday.The man, who was waiting on the platform, collapsed and landed on the track bed. Alert Metro personnel initiated emergency measures and rescued him before any train could enter the…
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta Thursday launched a STEM education and school transformation programme at Shalimar Bagh Village Govt Girls’ Senior Secondary School, calling it a “benchmark for future-ready learning”.The school has been equipped with STEM and computer laboratories, smart classrooms and upgraded sanitation facilities. Student awareness sessions on menstrual hygiene, nutrition, cyber safety,…
New Delhi: Two students were rescued after a fire broke out in a building housing a leather shoe godown and a paying guest accommodation in central Delhi’s Karol Bagh Wednesday.According to Delhi Fire Service (DFS), a call regarding the blaze was received around 11am. Five fire tenders were rushed to the spot.The fire broke out…
Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth (DPU), Pimpri, has secured the sixth position in India in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2026 Pune: Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth (DPU), Pimpri, has secured the sixth position in India and been placed in the 101-200 global band in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2026, which assess…
The runway, they add, featured collections from Premam Silks, SSFC, Malaysia’s Bahadur Couture, Suresh Menon with NXTFACE, JCS Jewel Creations, and Page 3. One of the prominent annual runway events in Chennai, the Madras Couture Fashion Week 2026, was held recently. According to the organisers, “The 12th edition of the event held at the Radisson…
