Chaitra Navratri brings millions of fasting enthusiasts seeking spiritual renewal through Maa Durga’s blessings. But fasting smartly is key to avoiding lethargy, and sabudana khichdi stands out as the go-to dish for nourishment without breaking vrat rules. Its digestibility and nutrient density make it a favorite, ensuring you stay energized for pujas and festivities. Sourced from tapioca roots, these tiny pearls swell into a soft, glassy texture perfect for fasting meals. Enjoy it as a hearty khichdi laced with fasting-friendly veggies or a creamy kheer for dessert. Starting your day with sabudana guarantees all-day stamina, combating the dips in energy…
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For the second year running, Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited has been crowned India’s premier power distribution utility, a feat that reinforces its leadership in one of the nation’s most critical sectors. With a stellar score of 92.5 and an A+ rating, the company outshone 65 other discoms in a rigorous assessment. The evaluation, drawn from the Ministry of Power and REC Limited’s DUR and CSRD reports, praised Adani for excelling in power reliability, billing precision, and complaint redressal. This marks a broader trend in India’s electricity distribution arena, where performance metrics are increasingly dictating success amid growing demands for efficiency…
Brendon McCullum’s dream job as England cricket head coach is under siege from serious claims about fostering a party-hard environment that alienated key players during critical tours. Even as successes pile up, the shadows of the Ashes humiliation and off-field excesses cast long doubts. Australia’s Ashes dominance – a 4-1 rout – was dissected as a total breakdown, with Bazball’s bravado fizzling out amid poor planning. Reports highlight a divisive group dynamic, where McCullum’s affinity for casual pursuits like drinking and vaping favored certain players, leaving others resentful of lost opportunities Down Under. Pre-New Zealand ODI drama saw captain Harry…
The annals of Indian filmmaking are rich with legends, but the late-night drama during ‘Silsila’s production reveals the raw passion behind Bollywood’s golden moments. Screenwriter Sagar Sarhadi, whose journey from partition’s scars to cinematic stardom shaped heartfelt narratives, once recounted how director Yash Chopra stormed his room at midnight to salvage a crucial scene. Sarhadi’s oeuvre spans Urdu literature to blockbusters, earning him a Lifetime Achievement Award at the ICA International Cultural Art Film Festival in 2019. His synergy with Chopra produced gems like ‘Kabhi Kabhie’, ‘Chandni’, ‘Lamhe’, and ‘Darr’, but ‘Silsila’—a 1981 masterpiece of tangled romances—holds a special lore.…
In a candid pre-election interview from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan mounted a fierce defense of his LDF government’s transformative 10 years, positioning it as the launchpad for another victory on April 9. Dismissing critics, he wove a narrative of relentless infrastructure pushes, social sector rebirths, and forward-looking strategies. The 2016 mandate came amid widespread unrest, but LDF flipped the script by making infrastructure the heartbeat of development. Vijayan detailed how highways, bridges, and public works became symbols of change. Turning the guns on UDF, he alleged blatant pacts with communal elements. ‘UDF allied with BJP in local elections…
Picture this: a supersonic jet screaming toward a flight deck no larger than a football field, aboard a warship slicing through turbulent seas. Welcome to daily life on the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), where US Navy pilots master the art of arrested landings on what they call a ‘floating stamp.’ The carrier’s 4.5-acre deck heaves and sways, yet crews orchestrate flawless jet operations around the clock. High-speed launches catapult aircraft skyward; cables snag hooks for pinpoint stops. It’s a high-wire act demanding perfect synchronization between pilots, deck handlers, and catapult crews. These routines gain added urgency as America ramps up…
Brendon McCullum’s tenure as England head coach hangs in a precarious balance, not from job loss, but from mounting criticisms over the team’s culture. Allegations of indiscipline and favoritism have ignited fierce debates on leadership standards in English cricket. The Ashes tour in Australia exposed glaring weaknesses, culminating in a 4-1 thrashing labeled a complete systemic breakdown. England’s Bazball experiment faltered spectacularly, undermined by inadequate readiness and mounting pressure. Troubling episodes defined the period. A bouncer assaulted Harry Brook in Wellington prior to a ODI against New Zealand, drawing widespread condemnation. Midway through Ashes, the Noosa break turned chaotic with…
Sagar Sarhadi, the poetic soul who wove partition’s scars into Bollywood gold, shared a unforgettable anecdote from the sets of Yash Chopra’s Silsila. Born in a border village, his writings breathed life into familial bonds torn by history, evolving from Urdu tales to screenplays that defined an era. Teaming up with Chopra, Sarhadi penned successes including Kabhi Kabhie in 1976, Noorie, Chandni, and Faasle. Silsila, however, emerged as his crowning glory—a nuanced tale of extramarital love, guilt, and redemption starring the Bachchans and Sanjeev Kumar. Production hurdles tested their synergy. A crucial Delhi shoot featured Jaya Bachchan learning of Amitabh’s…
Tragedy struck Bhikupura village in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, when a 17-year-old ended his life by drinking pesticide following the alleged sexual harassment of his mother by Sunil Malviya in their farmland. Police have taken the perpetrator into custody as public anger boils over. Family rushed to Udaynagar station Friday evening with complaints, but the absence of a mandated female constable stalled proceedings. This bureaucratic hurdle, critics argue, amplified the boy’s emotional torment to fatal levels. Saturday dawned with the teen’s fatal decision. Despite immediate medical aid to Bagli facility, poison claimed his life midway. What followed was chaos: grieving kin…
In a pointed critique that’s gaining traction, former Indian Army Major General (Retd.) PK Sehgal has torn into the USCIRF’s annual report, labeling it outright biased. Speaking to media on Saturday, the defense analyst defended India’s record on religious freedoms with unyielding conviction. ‘India is the safest haven for minorities—far superior to Bangladesh,’ Sehgal declared. He painted a picture of a nation embodying peace and coexistence, where diverse faiths flourish side by side. This, he argued, sets India apart in a troubled region. Sehgal drew uncomfortable parallels with neighbors: Hindus in Bangladesh face population erosion, while Pakistan mirrors the strife.…