Named after the harvest festival itself, pongal has been offered in temples and homes across Tamil Nadu for hundreds of years. The savoury version combines rice, moong dal, black pepper, cumin and generous amounts of ghee, while the sweet version uses jaggery and cashews. Deeply rooted in agricultural traditions, pongal continues to symbolise gratitude, abundance…
Despite growing the same herbs, the role of each of them in the kitchen is different. Tulsi leaves are usually added to brewing of herbal teas or to preparations of Ayurvedic medicine. Pudina, on the contrary, is a widely used culinary herb. It is used to make various dishes, such as chutney, biryani, curry, raita,…
Aviation in India is that rare thing – a sureshot growth industry. But there’s a fascinating story within this story. The South — Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala — dominates aviation. Slice and dice the data any which way, southern states together fly far above every other region. And much of this…
Indian-American educator and policy professional Pia Dandiya has shifted her US Congressional campaign to Florida’s newly redrawn 22nd District, moving from her earlier bid in the 21st District as she enters a closely watched open race in the state, according to the American Bazaar.Dandiya is a former high school principal and technology manager. She is…
‘Reacher’ the high-octane action series starring Alan Ritchson, has officially been renewed for a fifth season by Amazon MGM Studios. The official announcement comes even before the makers could announce a release date for the show’s Season 4 premiere.‘Reacher’ renewed for Season 5According to a report on Variety, the action thriller has become one of…
Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are likely to outperform banks in the financial year 2026-27 (FY27) as stronger earnings growth, robust loan expansion and stable asset quality trends create a favourable backdrop for the sector, according to Ajit Kumar, BFSI Head (Banks, NBFC, Insurance & Capital Markets) at JM Financial Institutional Securities. He is particularly bullish…
NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin recently shared a funny story about fellow spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and his surprising confidence in batting during their time together at Rajasthan Royals. Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Champions Waali Commentary’, Ashwin revealed that Chahal often claimed he was a strong batter and even wanted to open the innings in IPL matches.Ashwin said…
Piyush Mishra is once again speaking candidly about his marriage, this time shedding light on why his wife chose to stay despite his infidelity. Recalling her unwavering stance, the actor-writer said, “She told me, ‘I will not divorce you no matter what,’” even as he reflected on his own delayed understanding of responsibility as a…
NEW DELHI: Weeks after he withdrew his name from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani was on Tuesday banned for two years by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). PCB banned Muzarabani from the PSL for two years. “In this instance, despite a clear…
Matt Damon revealed he wanted to work with Shekhar Kapur on ‘The Four Feathers’ (2002) but missed out, likely due to his Jason Bourne commitment. Speaking at ‘The Odyssey’ Mumbai event, he called it a “20-year-old debt” he still carries. He plays Odysseus in ‘The Odyssey’, alongside Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland and others. Decades later,…
