A fake government identity, a convincing story and the appearance of having powerful connections can be enough to make an ordinary person look like a senior official. Recent cases in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar show how people accused of impersonating IAS officers allegedly used forged documents, social media posts, luxury vehicles and claims … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sept. 13 that he would discuss almost everything with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during a planned meeting at the White House later this month. Trump did not provide specifics but said his tariffs had kept Chinese vehicles out of the U.S. market. “The tariff kept them out. I have … Read more
At the Saryu River, she performed the final rituals in the presence of priests and family members. A Japanese woman travelled to Bageshwar in Uttarakhand, carrying the ashes of her late husband to fulfil a wish he had expressed before his death. Mieko Catlett reached the town in August with the ashes of Robert Catlett, … Read more
For Jung ae Um, a South Korean woman living in India with her kids, a trip to an Indian movie theatre was no different. The entrance, ticket counter, popcorn and movie posters, everything looked remarkably similar to what she was used to in her home country. But then, she didn’t know her movie would stop … Read more
Whole Foods Market has announced the recall of its “Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme” cheese products due to the presence of egg lysozyme, which was not declared on product labels, according to a company announcement. Egg lysozyme is an egg white protein. Food products containing the protein may cause people with allergies or severe sensitivity … Read more
When cooking at home it is common to add salt once, stir everything together and move on. However, chefs use a different method, seasoning their food at different points in the cooking process. Adding salt at different stages has a significant effect on the final product, allowing for greater control over the seasoning. Salt acts … Read more
Cricketers in second uniform When it comes to India’s cricket stars, we usually recognise them with their highest runs, most wickets and trophies. But a few of these stars have another unusual distinction which is holding official ranks in the police or armed forces. Not many must be aware that some Indian cricketers were appointed … Read more
The bungalow is located next to his vada pav cart. A small standing area has also been set up in the bungalow premises where customers can enjoy their vada pav. A vada pav cart standing beside a white bungalow in Surat, Gujarat has caught attention on social media for a long time now. The bungalow … Read more
Rings, chains and other small jewellery pieces accumulate a surprising amount of everyday grime, lotion residue, dust, the occasional bit of soap, in the tiny crevices between stones or along engraved detailing. Soaking the piece briefly in a mild solution of dish soap and warm water, then going over it gently with a toothbrush, lifts … Read more
Video: What’s inside Mumbai’s Baahubali thali? A Mumbai food video is drawing attention online after a vlogger shared his experience of a thali meal that comes with an unusually long list of dishes. The Instagram clip has prompted plenty of reactions, with viewers discussing everything from the food on the plate to the idea of … Read more