Visiting Pondicherry For The First Time? 6 Things You Cannot Miss
Pondicherry, a Union Territory blending French colonial and Tamil heritage, offers attractions like Auroville, beaches, heritage walks, and diverse cuisine. It suits varied budgets and is best visited October–March for a balanced coastal experience
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The Saudi-Pakistan Factor Behind UAE's Exit From OPEC
- United Arab Emirates is exiting OPEC after nearly 60 years, citing political and business reasons
- The UAE aims to increase oil production and maximize profits without Saudi-imposed quotas
- Exit weakens Saudi Arabia's control over OPEC and diminishes Riyadh's regional influence
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BJP Slams Trinamool's 'Diamond Harbour Model', Says Symbol 'Taped' At Booths
- Trinamool accused of election malpractice in Abhishek Banerjee's stronghold Falta
- BJP alleges BJP voting option was blocked with tape in several polling booths
- Amit Malviya demands repolling in all affected Falta booths due to alleged fraud
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"You'd Be Speaking French": King Charles Roasts Trump At State Dinner
- King Charles III joked that without the British, Americans would be speaking French
- Charles referenced Trump's World War II remarks about Europeans speaking German without US help
- The king made lighthearted comments about White House renovations and historical events
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JD Vance Fears Pete Hegseth 'Misleading' Trump On Iran War: Report
- US Vice President JD Vance doubts Pentagon's Iran war reports given to President Trump
- Defense Secretary Hegseth claims major damage to Iran's military and strong US stockpiles
- Vance privately questions missile shortages and Pentagon's optimistic war portrayal
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How Watermelons Get Contaminated And Turn Dangerous
- Watermelon’s high water and sugar content promote rapid bacterial growth if contaminated
- Contamination can occur via unclean surfaces, hands, knives, or during transportation and storage
- Dangerous bacteria like Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli can cause severe infections and death
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Tiruchendur To Shirdi: Vijay Goes On Temple Run Ahead Of May 4 Poll Results
- Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Chief Vijay performed Chathru Samhara Pooja at Tiruchendur Temple
- Vijay plans to visit Shirdi's Sai Baba Temple ahead of Tamil Nadu election results
- The Chathru Samhara Pooja is believed to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies
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Oxford, Serum Institute Of India Join Forces For New Malaria Vaccine
- University of Oxford and Serum Institute of India partner to develop R78C malaria vaccine
- R78C targets multiple parasite stages for stronger, longer-lasting malaria protection
- Serum Institute's scale may enable affordable, wide distribution of R78C vaccine
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Idli vs Vada Debate Gets A Diplomatic Twist From Australian Envoy
- Nicholas McCaffrey began his tenure as Australia's Deputy High Commissioner to India in December 2023
- He shared a photo enjoying South Indian dishes vada and idli with three types of chutneys
- He advocated eating both idli and vada together for culinary harmony and lasting peace
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Wazed Ali Choudhury: Assam MLA's Big Bet In Newly Formed Birsing-Jarua Seat
- Birsing-Jarua is a new Assam constituency formed from parts of Bilasipara East, West, South Salmara, Gauripur
- Congress candidate Wazed Ali Choudhury is a senior MLA with multiple wins in Salmara South since 1996
- Choudhury faces AIUDF's Ali Akbar Miah, BJP's Madhabi Das, and National Road Map Party's Akbar Ali Mondal
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