Those ‘aam’ Totapuris may soon decide more than just the flavour of your drink!The mango variety could also determine the GST rate on your flavoured drink under the Centre’s latest move to support farmers while encouraging beverage makers to use more real fruit. The government has proposed reserving the concessional 5% GST rate for mango-based…
Walk into a supermarket in India and you will usually find eggs stacked neatly on open shelves, sitting comfortably at room temperature alongside bread or packaged foods. Visit a grocery store in the United States, Canada, or many parts of Europe, however, and the story is completely different. There, eggs are almost always lined up…
The release of ‘Jana Nayagan’ has created a buzz on social media with fans sharing their first reactions after watching the film. While the audience appreciated Vijay’s screen presence and the emotional moments, many also called the film a befitting farewell to the star’s acting career. Fans described the entertainer as the “complete theatrical experience”…
Gujarat’s new education campaign aims to bring every school dropout child back to learning AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat government on Wednesday launched a statewide campaign to bring more than 80,000 school dropout children back into classrooms, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel saying the initiative is aimed at achieving “zero dropout” and ensuring that no child is…
Giant sequoias (Image Credit: Canva) California’s giant sequoias have stood tall for thousands of years, surviving droughts, storms and countless natural fires. Yet, in just two wildfire seasons, these ancient giants suffered unprecedented losses. Between 2020 and 2021, record-breaking wildfires are estimated to have killed nearly 17% of the world’s mature giant sequoias, roughly one…
Ferran Torres World Cup mural vandalised in Barcelona A mural celebrating Spain’s World Cup-winning hero Ferran Torres was vandalised less than 24 hours after it appeared in Barcelona, according to a report from Spanish outlet Dairo AS. The artwork, created by Barcelona-based street artist TVBoy in the city’s Gràcia neighbourhood, honoured Torres after he scored…
Rupee began Thursday on a positive note, rising 0.1% against the US dollar. The currency opened at 96.49 against the greenback, compared with its previous close of 96.56, after ending the last session at its weakest level in more than two months.The modest recovery comes even as rupee continues to face pressure from rising crude…
National Vanilla Ice Cream Day National Vanilla Ice Cream Day is celebrated every year on July 23 and marks the most favourite day for ice cream enthusiasts who get an opportunity to indulge in this yummy frozen delight. While flavours like chocolate, strawberry, and many more innovative ones tend to attract a lot of attention,…
Despite predictions, Rajkummar Rao missed Best Actor at the National Film Awards, which went jointly to Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty. ‘Srikanth’ co-producer Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani denies it’s a snub, praising both actors. She reveals the film and husband Tushar were often overlooked at Bollywood awards, calling this win unexpected and humbling. After ‘Srikanth’, the biopic…
The MHT CET 2026 provisional merit list for BE, BTech and integrated engineering admissions has been released by the Maharashtra CET Cell. Candidates are advised to review their details carefully and report any discrepancies by July 25. Following the resolution of grievances, the final merit list will be announced on July 27, paving the way…