Anurag Thakur today was appointed as BCCI president at the age of 41. His election was unanimous. He is the second youngest to hold the post, the first being Fateh Singh Gaekwad at the age of 33. As he begins his new responsibilities at the helm, here are some facts one should know about him:1. Has been a member of Lok Sabha since 2008. Has played one match in first-class […]
For most of us who woke up to the blink and you will miss showers this morning, it was the most exhilarating feeling this morning. Yes most parts of the nation is absolutely parched and is desperate for rains in whatever form they can receive it. Infact a below normal monsoon this year could severely impact growth and other economic indicators in a nation that has already been witnessing drought […]
(Artwork by Ashwin Pandya) Monal of nine years wore a baby sari in the month of February . It was gifted […]
An air of excitement mixed with expectation at Sriharikota. There is an air of excitement mixed with expectation at the Sriharikota spaceport as things are getting set for the first launch of India’s reusable launch vehicle (RLV) between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Monday. It is a technology demonstrator (TD) and hence the flight is called RLV-TD. The RLV or the winged space plane is already integrated with booster […]
Ever feel like you’re never going to move up to that next income bracket, state of independence, or level of business success? Like reality as you know is not up for debate and will always be the way it is? For many people this is true. And it’s a bummer. But it doesn’t have to be permanent. Reality is not a be all and end all, it’s simply a reflection […]
Coriander, popularly known as dhania in India, is extensively used across various regional cuisines to flavour curries, stir fries, snacks, breakfast items – you name it! It is popular in Mexico and the south western part of USA too, where it is utilised in salsas and mixed greens to burritos and meat dishes. While the fresh leaves are commonly topped on most dishes, the seeds and a ground powder (masala) […]
Bollywood hotties Pulkit Samrat and Yami Gautam are back with another romantic film. But, this time, everything looks pretty intense and deep. The movie is shot in exotic locations and flaunts the obsessive side of love. As expected, the chemistry between the ‘Sanam Re’ duo deserves an applause in this trailer. The Vivek Agnihotri directorial is slated to hit the silver screens on June 24 this year. ‘Junooniyat’ also features […]
To address the current drought in Maharashtra, Chennai’s Selva Ganapathy is trying to bring WarkaWater (bamboo tower) technology to the Vidarbha region. WarkaWater is a vertical structure made out of bamboo designed to harvest portable water by capturing condensation. It has been created by Arturo Vittori and team and currently, pilot tests are being run in parts of Ethiopia. Selva is raising money on Milaap to build a similar prototype […]
Over the centuries, the Taj Mahal has endured its share of attacks — plundered by the Jats of northern India and looted by British soldiers, among other indignities. In recent years, officials have worried that growing air pollution could permanently darken the tomb’s brilliant white exterior. But few people anticipated the latest affront — millions of mosquito-like insects, their numbers supercharged by nutritious algae blooming profusely along the banks of […]
For those of you who are curious about the first time experience at a hospital’s complete body check, this article is written for you. This is to give a general idea of what exactly lies ahead of you during this experience. Firstly, the health care industry, like the travel industry, have designed various “packages” which encompass a different health check menu, and hence the prices vary. These could cost […]
