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A burnt iron pan can be difficult to clean, especially when food has hardened onto its surface. Food may be stuck to the bottom in a thick black layer, while the surface underneath can appear dull and rough. But that burnt food does not always mean the pan is ruined. With the right approach, the hardened residue can be loosened, and the surface can be cleaned without unnecessarily damaging the seasoning that gives a cast-iron pan its cooking properties. Start by softening it, then rub away the loosened food and deal with the remaining residue. Heat, water, a suitable scraper,…

Representative Image of a 150-acre Vermont landscape where a historic dairy farm has become a thriving nature preserve (AI-generated image) In 1944, Christine Hires, a member of the family behind Hires Root Beer, was vacationing in Vermont when she fell in love with the landscape and decided to buy a 150-acre dairy farm in what is now Huntington. Hires had originally intended to spend her money on a fur coat, but instead put it toward the property and kept the farm as a vacation home. According to the Green Mountain Audubon Center’s official history, when her husband later inquired about…

Ankur Warikoo’s post about an Indore-based designer who failed JEE twice before building a successful freelance career has sparked debate over India’s obsession with educational credentials. While Warikoo argues that talent often remains hidden behind college labels, critics say such success stories are exceptions. The discussion highlights the need to assess ability beyond degrees and prestigious institutions. In India, a college name can sometimes become a shortcut for judging a person’s worth. IIT, IIM or top corporate brand can open doors before a candidate has even demonstrated what they can do. But what happens to those who never get the…

FDA’s Tukaram Mundhe warns Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff could face Rs 10 lakh fine over elaichi ad: ‘Legal action can be taken’ Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has said that Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff could face a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh if their responses to recent show-cause notices over a chewing elaichi advertisement are found unsatisfactory. The notices were issued after the FDA flagged the advertisement as a possible violation of food safety norms.FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe explains rules on surrogate adsSpeaking to…

Pakistan suffer a major setback ahead of the first Test against England as newly reappointed captain Babar Azam is ruled out with a finger injury. Babar injures the middle finger of his right hand while batting against the West Indies and aggravates it during a warm-up game in Beckenham.“Pakistan captain Babar Azam is unavailable for the first test match,” Pakistan coach Sarfaraz Ahmed said. “Salman Agha will be the captain for the first test.”Babar ruled out, Agha takes chargeAhmed confirms that Babar’s finger is not broken but says the team hopes the pain settles in time for the second Test…

Optical illusion personality tests often trick our minds into believing what we see first, despite the many objects layered into one image, depending on our mindset to see things.We’ve all paused mid-scroll on one of those images that seem to change the moment you blink: a face that turns into a vase, a young woman who suddenly becomes an old crone.That’s the magic of an optical illusion, that a single image is built so cleverly that your brain can read it in more than one way, and which interpretation you get on first often depends on how your mind naturally…

CNN reporter Kristen Holmes (right) asked a question to President Donald Trump about Natalie Harp. Natalie Harp is a young assistant Donald Trump who is always seen by the side of the President. Harp is even called a human printer as she carries a printer to han out the president printouts of his emails and other documents so that he does not have to see them on the phone. She became the center of a major feud which Trump detractors called ‘meltdown’ as the president was asked a question about Harp.During a press event at the White House on August…

Victoria Gray’s CRISPR journey: How a groundbreaking treatment changed her life. (Photo: In 2019, Victoria Gray became the first person in the world to receive a CRISPR-based treatment for sickle cell disease. Seven years later, she has not experienced a sickle cell crisis since the one-time treatment — a remarkable outcome that illustrates how decades of basic scientific research can eventually transform the treatment of inherited diseases.Gray’s journey, and the science behind her treatment, are detailed in a January 2026 **Berkeley News** article by Anne Brice, published as part of the university’s *Berkeley Voices* series. The story traces Gray’s life…

Raj Kundra opens up about his 63-day jail ordeal, weight loss and Shilpa Shetty’s unwavering support. Businessman-turned-actor Raj Kundra has opened up about one of the most difficult phases of his life, recalling his 2021 arrest in the pornography case, his 63 days in Mumbai’s Arthur Road Jail and the unwavering support he received from his wife, actor Shilpa Shetty. In a recent conversation with ABP News, Kundra also spoke about the hardships he faced in prison, the impact of media reports about his marriage and how the experience eventually gave him what he described as a fresh start.Raj Kundra…

Galle: India’s Mohammed Siraj, left, celebrates with Prasidh Krishna, centre, and teammates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Nishan Madushka on day four of the first test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Galle, Sri Lanka. (PTI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Galle: KL Rahul reluctantly stood his ground after the umpire raised his finger. Prabath Jayasuriya was convinced, the close-in fielders were celebrating, but Devdutt Padikkal, at the non-striker’s end, pushed his senior teammate to ask for a review. The right-hander pointed towards his back leg, but the moment replays confirmed contact with the front pad, it looked…