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25

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

15,000 km from home, Indian scientists make snow Bappa in Antarctica for Ganesh Chaturthi; see viral video

15,000 km from home, Indian scientists make snow Bappa in Antarctica for Ganesh Chaturthi; see viral video A Ganesh Chaturthi post from Antarctica has caught attention on Instagram, where a group of Indian scientists marks the festival together at the Maitri research station. Shared by Dr. Anirudh Dhar, the video offers a glimpse of how the team celebrated while far from home.The celebration has drawn interest online not because of a large event, but because of the simple and unusual way the researchers marked the occasion in Antarctica.How the snow Bappa was madeFor the celebration, the researchers used snow to…

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25

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

From garam masala to chole masala: 7 spice blends you can easily make at home |

Homemade masalas can make everyday cooking easier without filling the kitchen shelf with several packets. Grinding small batches lets you prepare blends suited to dal, sabzi, chole, sambar, rasam, pav bhaji, and biryani. The basic process is simple: get the spices ready, roast them when needed, let them cool, and then grind them into a powder. The key is to protect the aroma after grinding. Warm spices should never be stored in a closed jar because trapped moisture can cause clumps and flatten the flavour. Small batches are also easier to finish while the masala still smells fresh. With a…

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24

Sep

By The Press Editor

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“We know the risk..”, she traced 76 missing children across 4 states: Meet Seema Dhaka, the Delhi head constable who earned a historic Delhi Police promotion

In 2020, while the Covid-19 pandemic had disrupted normal life across the country, Delhi Police launched an incentive scheme to encourage officers to trace missing children. Among those who took up the challenge was Head Constable Seema Dhaka of Samaypur Badli Police Station in Delhi's Outer North district. In just two and a half months, she traced 76 missing children, with 56 of them below the age of 14. Her achievement made her the first Delhi Police personnel to receive an out-of-turn promotion under the new scheme.The incentive that pushed the search furtherThe incentive scheme was announced by then Delhi…

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23

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

In Italy, diners can take home the ceramic plate their meal was served on; the 1964 tradition now survives at 111 restaurants across the country

Plates often carry the best memories, those of good food and good times. But you always have to leave them on the table as you move ahead in search of the next best dish and company. In Italy, things are done a bit differently. In a tradition called The Piatti del Buon Ricordo, or “Plates of Good Memories,” which dates back to 1964, diners can enjoy a meal and take the plate it was served on home as a souvenir.“The Italian trattoria is one of the symbols of our people’s culture and tradition. It’s not just a place to eat…

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23

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

Kate Beckinsale could have dated Prince Harry? Her friend once rooted for the two to get together |

Could Kate Beckinsale and Prince Harry have been a couple? Apparently, at least one person once thought they would make a rather interesting match.Before Harry met Meghan Markle, the Duke of Sussex was one of the world's most talked-about single royals. And according to actress and comedian Sarah Silverman, she once encouraged her friend Kate Beckinsale to go for it.Silverman, who was friends with Beckinsale, said she wanted to live vicariously through the actress and hoped she would date Harry when he was still single.“I remember when Prince Harry was single, like, I would live vicariously through [Kate Beckinsale] and…

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22

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

Travelling by train? 7 simple etiquettes every passenger should follow

A train journey can bring out every kind of passenger. There’s the person who starts a loud phone call the moment the train leaves, the one who treats the entire berth like personal storage, and the passenger who somehow manages to make everyone listen to their playlist.Most of these things may seem harmless to the person doing them. But when you’re stuck in the same coach for hours, small habits can quickly become irritating.Here are some simple train etiquettes that can make the journey easier for everyone.Images: Canva (for representative purposes only)

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22

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

Donatella Versace starts a new chapter: Designer launches fashion and beauty venture after leaving Versace

Fashion designer Donatella Versace speaks before the unveiling of Miley Cyrus’ star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 22, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni Donatella Versace is getting ready for a new chapter, and this time, she's building a brand of her own.The designer has announced an independent fashion and beauty venture with US-based digital retailer Revolve, around 18 months after stepping down as the creative head of Versace. Donatella will take on the role of chief creative officer, while Revolve will provide the technology, retail infrastructure and global reach.The new label doesn't have a name…

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21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

5 signs you’re living for everyone except yourself |

5 signs you’re living for everyone except yourself There comes a point when you become so good at being there for everyone that you stop noticing when you are not there for yourself.You know what your family expects. You know what your friends need. You know when to compromise and when to stay quiet. From the outside, everything may look fine.But somewhere underneath all that adjustment, a quiet question can begin to surface: What do I actually want?Sometimes, losing yourself does not happen through one big decision. It happens through small choices you keep making for everyone else.1. You think…

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21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

Turn old dupattas into stylish cushion covers without sewing: Easy ways to give your home décor a beautiful makeover |

​Turn old dupattas into stylish cushion covers without sewing: Easy ways to give your home décor a beautiful makeover There's always that one dupatta tucked away in the back of the cupboard, too pretty to throw out but too faded or torn to actually wear anymore. Instead of letting it sit there forever or quietly donating it, that leftover fabric can easily become something you'll actually use every day, a set of cushion covers that instantly refresh your living room without spending a rupee on new decor. And the best part is you don't need a sewing machine, a needle,…

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20

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

From ‘6-7’ to ‘aura farming’: 10 Gen Z slang terms you’ll keep seeing online in 2026 and what they mean |

From ‘6-7’ to ‘aura farming’: 10 Gen Z slang terms you’ll keep seeing online in 2026 and what they mean If you have spent even a few minutes scrolling through Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube comments lately, you may have noticed that the internet seems to have developed its own language.One minute someone is “locked in”; the next they are “cooked.” Someone can gain “aura” by doing something effortlessly cool and lose it just as quickly by making an awkward move. Then there is “6-7,” a phrase that somehow became a huge internet joke without having one clear meaning.Internet slang changes…

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