We’ve all eaten a modak once. The third pleat always gives it away. Pinch too hard, and the ukad, the steamed rice-flour dough that forms the modak’s outer shell, splits along the seam, and the coconut-jaggery filling starts leaking out before the thing even reaches the steamer.Every home cook who has attempted ukadiche modak, the…
Late spring is the sweet spot for mulching your flower beds, but only once the soil is ready.Image Credits: Google Gemini If you’ve been putting off refreshing the mulch in your garden beds, late spring is certainly one of the better times to do it, but only if you do it right. The desire to…
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India lose 2-4 to England. (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: India’s long wait for a World Cup victory over England continued on Monday as the higher-ranked European side produced a dominant second-half display to beat Harmanpreet Singh’s side 4-2 in their second Pool D match of the men’s Hockey World Cup.India had fought back…
Today, the synergy within partnerships is particularly vibrant, encouraging collaboration and intimacy. Embrace the encouragement of your partner; it’s a wonderful occasion for jointly tackling tasks with care and warmth. In the academic realm, dive deep into challenging subjects for fruitful results. Collaborating with new partners can lead to exciting business opportunities. Partnership energy supports…
A delicate atmosphere surrounds us today, amplifying minor irritations. Be cautious with your ambitions, particularly in the workplace, where rivalries can attract scrutiny. Keep dialogues breezy in your personal life to sidestep confusion. Students should channel their energy into studies for exam success. Avoid making any financial deals—borrowing or lending is unwise right now. Something…
Erling Haaland with girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen Erling Haaland may be one of the most talked-about footballers in the world, but when it comes to his personal life, he keeps things surprisingly private. The Norway striker has built a huge online presence through football, gaming and fashion, yet he rarely shares much about the people…
In a recent interview, director Zack Snyder disclosed that Christian Bale’s time as Batman was officially over, which is why he didn’t reprise the role in ‘Batman V Superman’. Snyder pointed out that any talks of Bale returning would only be plausible if his version of the caped crusader was still in action, not hanging…
India’s white-collar job market grew 12 per cent year-on-year in February, driven by rising adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and a recovery in the IT sector, according to the latest Naukri JobSpeak Index report.The index rose to 3,233 points in February 2026 from 2,890 points in February 2025, marking the strongest February performance in recent…
Lakshya Sen returns to Taiwan’s Lin Chun-yi, unseen, during the men’s singles quarterfinal match at the India Open 2026 badminton tournament, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Between January 2025 and June 2026, India hosted 36 international sports events across over 15 cities. In the next six months, 11 more events are planned while…