Few foods have a more intimidating reputation than Japanese fugu. The pufferfish contains tetrodotoxin, a potent neurotoxin, meaning preparation requires specialised knowledge. Historically, poisoning made the fish genuinely dangerous, and authorities including Toyotomi Hideyoshi banned its consumption at different points. Today, properly prepared fugu is a celebrated Japanese delicacy. Source link
‘Batwara 1947’ Twitter review: Sunny Deol’s performance in the partition drama wins hearts Sunny Deol‘s pre-Independence Day release ‘Batwara 1947’ is out in theatres, and social media is abuzz with reactions. The Partition drama, co-starring Preity Zinta and Shabana Azmi, is directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and backed by Aamir Khan. Now, those who have watched…
ICAI CA Foundation, Inter admit card 2026 The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the admit cards for the Chartered Accountant (CA) Foundation and Intermediate September 2026 exams. Candidates who have registered for the exams can download their hall tickets through the official websites, eservices.icai.org and icai.org.Students will need their Self Service…
The gains came after both benchmarks fell more than 2% in the previous session (representative image) Oil prices edged higher on Friday as the United States threatened to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, renewing concerns over crude supplies even as weaker demand forecasts and rising US inventories limited gains.Brent crude futures rose 9…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India spin great Harbhajan Singh believes there is only one way to tackle Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s extraordinary strokeplay — attack the 15-year-old and go for his wicket rather than trying to contain him.Sooryavanshi has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting young batters in the game, with Harbhajan…
The urge to master every situation often arises from anxiety, imposing mental strain. Krishna’s teachings urge us to concentrate on taking appropriate steps rather than obsessing over outcomes. Genuine strength is found in self-control, not in manipulating others. This insightful guidance unlocks liberation through daily management of our reactions and efforts. By embracing the concept…
Dundiraj Ganpati Mandir (Photo: pilgrimdata.in) Stepping inside old temples gives a different energy; these places hold centuries of history where our ancestors set foot, and the walls speak for years of tradition and practices.One such story is about the Dundiraj Ganpati Mandir, located in the narrow lanes of Vadodara’s old Wadi area, which most of…
‘Beauty suits a woman, respect suits a man’; Risheekaa Ssingh questions Yash’s ‘Toxic’ Kannada actor Risheekaa Ssingh has criticised the trailer of ‘Toxic’. She questioned how female characters were presented in the upcoming movie which also features Kiara Advani and Nayanthara in the lead. She also objected to a scene featuring Yash.The trailer, directed by…
CG Board second main result 2026 declared The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE), Raipur, has declared the second main or opportunity examination results for 2026 today, August 14. Students who appeared for the Class 10 and Class 12 supplementary examinations can now check their results online through the official website, cgbse.nic.in.The results are available…
Coriander harvested around Nashik is usually sent first to cold-storage facilities in Indore before being transported to Delhi. Dhaniya (coriander) and hari mirch (green chilli) have always been seen as the ‘freebies’ that the vendor gives when you buy vegetables. But the once-ordinary bunch of dhaniya patti has transformed from a complimentary add-on to a…