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There’s nothing quite as deflating as reaching for mint to finish off a chutney or a glass of nimbu pani, only to find the whole bunch has gone limp and blackened in the fridge drawer, days before you actually needed it. Mint has a reputation for being one of the more delicate herbs in an Indian kitchen, wilting fast if it’s tossed in loosely without any real plan. The good news is that with the right storage method and a few small habits most people skip, a single bunch of pudina can realistically stay fresh for one to two weeks,…

On Saturday, a sea of orange is expected to fill the stands at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands. But these will be home supporters backing the reigning Olympic champions, not Indian fans rallying behind the new saffron jersey.Harmanpreet Singh and his men, who will wear white jerseys for the match, will have to bring their ‘A’ game and settle for nothing less than a win.The equation is simple. In four-team Pool E, England and the Netherlands have carried forward three points from their opening league-phase wins over India and Argentina, respectively. The top two teams from Pools E…

The strike took place in a village about 75 kilometres west of Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city Fourteen people, including three women, were killed and 20 others injured when Myanmar’s military carried out an air strike on a Buddhist monastery in the central Sagaing region, an opposition group and a villager said.The victims were attending a weeklong meditation retreat at the monastery.The air strike took place in Swel Le Oh village in Myaung township, about 75 kilometres west of Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, according to Nway Oo, a spokesperson for the Civil Defence and Security Organisation of Myaung Township (CDSOM).A fighter…

HPBOSE Class 12 supplementary result 2026 released, check pass percentage and result details HPBOSE Class 12 supplementary result 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE), Dharamshala, has declared the Class 12 supplementary examination result for July 2026. A total of 3,271 candidates appeared for the examination, of whom 1,931 were declared successful, taking the overall pass percentage to 59.07%.The supplementary examination was conducted for candidates under the compartment, improvement of performance and additional subject categories, as well as diploma holders. Board Chairman Dr Rajesh Sharma congratulated the successful students and wished them well for their further education and…

Actor Sivakarthikeyan found himself in the spotlight after a brief interaction with a fan at a recent event in Chennai. The actor attended the function in a traditional white veshti and shirt and addressed the gathering. While his speech had several interesting moments, a fan’s unexpected comment from the crowd soon became the highlight of the event.Sivakarthikeyan says silence after fan calls him future CMDuring the event, a fan loudly called Sivakarthikeyan “Future Chief Minister.” The actor heard the comment and responded with a smile before making a ‘shush’ gesture. Sivakarthikeyan simply said, “Ush.” His quick and playful reaction was…

The simple habits that make a home smell fresh without air fresheners There are some houses which seem to emanate a feeling of freshness and cleanliness the moment you enter them. Even without the aid of a room freshener, a diffuser or a strongly-scented candle, they automatically feel nice to be in.The reason for this may not lie in the scents intentionally introduced to the environment, but rather in the ones deliberately kept out.Proper air circulation keeps smells outOne of the leading factors in a house smelling unpleasant is improper air circulation.Foods, bath products, cleaning supplies, pets and even people…

India’s Treesa Jolly (PTI Photo) New Delhi: India has thrown its hat into the ring for another marquee badminton assignment, with the country formally submitting its bid to host the 2028 Thomas and Uber Cup Finals.The move comes on the heels of India hosting the BWF World Championships here.“It has been around four to five months since we submitted our bid to host the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2028. We are looking at Delhi as a potential venue, given that it has the infrastructure and experience to host a tournament of this scale. Having successfully hosted the World Championships,…

Pezeshkian said the world recognised what he described as Iran’s victory Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an end to the months-long war with the United States, saying Tehran is in a position of strength and dignity even as diplomatic efforts remain stalled.“It is better that we bring the war to an end now as we are in a position of power and dignity,” Pezeshkian said during a meeting with doctors on Friday, according to Al Jazeera.Pezeshkian said the world recognised what he described as Iran’s victory and accused the United States of attacking Iranian schools, hospitals and infrastructure.“The…

Marvel Studios’ ‘Avengers: Endgame’ is returning to theatres this September with new footage, making the wait all the more exciting.’Avengers: Endgame Encore’ runtime and release dateTitled ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’, the film will reportedly run for 3 hours and 5 minutes, making the upcoming theatrical re-release four minutes longer than the original 2019 cut of ‘Avengers: Endgame’. The new runtime, equivalent to 185 minutes, has been listed by major cinema chains, including AMC, ahead of the film’s return to theatres on September 25, 2026.The extended runtime comes as Marvel prepares to bring the epic conclusion to its Infinity Saga back to…

Plants are our tiny green pals that not only make the home look beautiful but also add a dash of freshness to every room where they are placed.Recently, indoor plants have made a place on enthusiasts’ lists, adding just the right hint of fresh energy to their abodes.You can also decorate your home with these pots, and apart from freshness, a touch of luxury can also be added to your home without spending much.Here are five simple, DIY hacks that create that expensive, luxurious corner with plantsBuild a height plant standFlat, single-level plant groupings tend to look cluttered, but a…