Vinegar is one of the easiest condiments to store, owing to its natural acidity, which inhibits the growth of both bacteria and mould. It is thus considered ‘self-preserving,’ and its shelf life is virtually indefinite. Regardless of the type of vinegar (for example: white distilled, apple cider, balsamic, or rice wine), they should all be…
NEW DELHI: In this period of global tensions, India and South Korea together send a message of peace and stability, said PM Narendra Modi as he hosted President Lee Jae Myung for bilateral talks and announced a series of initiatives to enhance the special strategic partnership between the two countries.These included the launch of an…
Cold floors in modern homes, often due to concrete slab foundations, lead to significant heat loss, particularly at the edges. This ‘ground-coupled heat loss’ impacts comfort and can even affect cognitive function A morning start on an unheated floor will instantly break the snug mood of the season. Even if the temperature gauge is high…
PACHPADRA/JAISALMER/NEW DELHI: A day before PM Narendra Modi was scheduled to inaugurate Pachpadra refinery in Balotra district of Rajasthan, a massive fire engulfed its core processing units around 1:55 pm on Monday, prompting authorities to order a probe.Fire broke out in the vicinity of the crude distillation unit (CDU) at HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL),…
NEW DELHI: Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has secured a record conviction of 73 drug offenders with the harshest possible punishments in the first quarter of 2026, garnering appreciation by Union home minister Amit Shah. The success is underpinned by a steady rise in the agency’s conviction rate, which has climbed from 60.5 per cent in…
Wooden cutting boards, prized for their knife-friendliness and natural beauty, face deterioration due to moisture cycles. This repeated wetting and drying causes fibre separation and cracking The timelessness of a solid wood cutting board set upon the countertop speaks for itself with its durability and gentleness towards expensive chef knives, not to mention that it…
NEW DELHI: Observing that reckless and baseless allegations made against judges strike at the very foundation of judicial independence, which cannot be allowed, the SC on Monday refused to interfere in contempt proceedings against a lawyer who had made various accusations against a sitting judge of the Bombay high court, including that he was associated…
A loose plug in your wall socket can cause dangerous overheating due to increased friction. Weakened spring contacts lead to poor electrical connections, spiking temperatures to alarming levels and potentially causing fires. This heat sensation when one grasps the phone charger does not necessarily mean that the phone is charging very quickly or has a…
NEW DELHI: Chief of defence staff general Anil Chauhan is currently on a three-day visit to Britain to deepen military cooperation and boost defence industry partnerships between India and the UK.This is the first official visit by an Indian CDS to Britain and marks the fifth senior UK-India military engagement this year, following the UK…
Discover how a simple switch on your ceiling fan can transform it into a winter energy saver. By reversing its direction, the fan circulates warm air trapped at the ceiling, distributing it evenly throughout the room. To most of us, the ceiling fan functions simply as an accessory to be enjoyed only during hot weather,…