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5 ways to use pistachio shells in gardening creatively Pistachios are one of those snacks that leave behind a genuinely satisfying pile of shells by the time the bowl is empty, and most of that pile ends up straight in the bin without a second thought. But those tough, woody shells have quietly earned a following among gardeners, who’ve found several practical ways to put them back to work in the soil instead of the landfill. If your shells are salted, it’s worth giving them a quick rinse first, since leftover salt can build up in soil and stress plant…

The Centre has maintained that IIT graduates pursuing education or careers abroad do so by personal choice, shaped by academic, financial and professional factors. However, its failure to disclose migration figures in Parliament has intensified the debate over India’s ability to retain its brightest talent and whether stronger research, innovation and career opportunities are needed at home. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is more than just an institution; its corridors echo with the footsteps of generations of the country’s brightest and hardest-working minds. But what does an IITian dream of after earning one of India’s most prestigious degrees? Is…

Actor Ravi Mohan’s divorce case with his estranged wife Aarti has taken a new turn with the Chennai Family Welfare Court passing important interim orders. The court dismissed Aarti’s demand for Rs 40 lakh per month as maintenance and instead ordered Ravi Mohan to pay Rs 3 lakh each month until the divorce proceedings are completed. The order has also brought clarity to another major issue that had become a point of dispute between the couple.Court rejects Rs 40 lakh plea, orders Rs 3 lakh monthly maintenanceThe latest development comes as the couple continues to fight their divorce case before…

File Pic: Manjot Kalra (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India Under-19 World Cup-winning star Manjot Kalra will remain in custody in Sri Lanka after a Colombo court rejected his plea for early bail in connection with an alleged match-fixing case linked to the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026.Kalra, who shot to fame with his match-winning century in the 2018 Under-19 World Cup final, and fellow Indian national Yuvraj Pushpa had approached the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court seeking relief after being remanded until July 31 following their arrests earlier this month. However, Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama dismissed the application,…

In 1859, a single pig turned a quiet island dispute into a tense confrontation between two powerful nations. What began as a farmer’s frustration over a wandering animal on San Juan Island quickly escalated into a military standoff involving British warships, American soldiers and competing territorial claims. The disagreement was rooted in a much older problem; an unclear boundary created by the 1846 Oregon Treaty. For 12 years, Britain and the United States maintained rival camps on the island but avoided open conflict. Known as the Pig War, the unusual crisis was eventually resolved through diplomacy and arbitration, leaving behind…

In India, every temple has a story, and often, that story is served on a leaf, in a bowl, or wrapped carefully in paper as prasad. More than just food, prasad is considered a divine blessing first offered to the deity and then shared with devotees. While every offering carries spiritual significance, some temple prasads have become legendary in their own right, drawing food lovers and pilgrims from across the country. Here are 11 temples where the prasad is just as memorable as the darshan. Source link

The Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has announced the Undergraduate Entrance Test (UGET) 2026 round 1 seat allotment result. Along with the allotment result, the round 1 cutoff has also been released.Candidates who appeared for the counselling process can now check and download their seat allotment order from the official website, comedk.org, by logging in with their application number and password.The round 1 seat allotment has been prepared based on the candidates’ choices filled during counselling and their performance in the COMEDK UGET 2026 examination. Only candidates who qualified in the entrance test were eligible…

Dakota Johnson will play the role of Marilyn Monroe in an upcoming short film ‘Flesh Impact’. (Instagram) Marking Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday celebration, a popular automotive brand has partnered with Maggie Gyllenhaal to create a short film to honor the Hollywood icon. According to recent reports, the film is set to show a side of the late actress that the world never had the chance to see. In the first look at ‘Flesh Impact’, Dakota Johnson transformed into one of the biggest icons in the industry.Dakota Johnson transforms into Marilyn Monroe for ‘Flesh Impact’PEOPLE reported from a press release that…

Harbhajan Singh with Saransh Jain at BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru (Saransh Jain | Instagram) New Delhi: On March 27 this year, Saransh Jain posted photos and videos on Instagram, thanking former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh for the valuable lessons he learnt during a five-day camp at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.In the caption, Saransh mentioned a line Harbhajan Singh told him that touched him the most. It read: “Kuch paane ke liye kuch khona nahi, kuch karna padta hai (To achieve something, you don’t have to lose something, you have to do something).” Saransh further…

White Phosphorous leak in US base in South Korea A white phosphorus leak has been reported at Osan Air Base, a US military installation in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, prompting authorities to urge nearby residents to evacuate.The leak occurred around 4.54 pm at the base in Seotan-myeon, according to fire and police authorities. Firefighters responded to a report of “suspected chemical leakage from a warhead,” deploying nine units of equipment and 31 personnel to contain the site.White phosphorus is highly reactive and can spontaneously combust in air. Contact with skin can cause severe burns, and inhaling large amounts of smoke may…