Millions in Cuba were left without power on Friday as the country was plunged into yet another major blackout. The country’s entire electricity grid suffered “total disconnection” that triggered a nationwide outage, Cuba’s energy ministry said. Power was restored to some priority areas by late evening, including those near hospitals and water pumping stations in…
For this dal tadka, you will need 1 cup dhuli toor dal (split skinless pigeon pea), soaked for 20 minutes and drained, along with salt to taste, ½ teaspoon hing, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, 2 tablespoons ghee, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, 1 medium chopped onion and 1 small chopped tomato. The…
Apple’s iPhone 18, AirPods 5 and Apple Watch Series 12 officially hit shelves today, and if you’re trying to decide whether it’s time to upgrade — or which items actually make sense for you — I’ve got you covered. I’m breaking down everything you need to know about this newest lineup, from what’s actually different…
Many streets in downtown Montreal and along the south shore of the St. Lawrence River will become a giant sports arena for 1,000 cyclists. Source link
A rare catch-and-kill order has been issued for a great white shark off the coast of Western Australia, after a man was killed while on a morning swim at a popular beach on Friday. His body has still not been found. Authorities have said that beaches along the state’s coast, including in the capital Perth,…
Ask any group of Indian gardeners about snakes, and someone’s bound to bring up jasmine within the first few minutes. It’s one of those things you hear so often, from grandparents, from parents, from that one uncle who’s convinced of it, that most people just accept it without ever really questioning where it came from….
The Kennedy Center votes to close, Merriam-Webster adds new words, and House lawmakers leave early. Source link
In the eastern city of Xalapa, what started as a joke among friends over two decades ago has become a vibrant annual tradition that highlights creativity and absurdity with melons. Source link
Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has said he is “truly sorry” for describing rival airlines as “high-fare rapists”. He had previously refused to apologise to a rape crisis centre which criticised him for the comments. O’Leary had made the remark earlier this month while talking to journalists ahead of Ryanair’s yearly meeting with shareholders. Following…
Sumit Prajapti (Instagram/@sumit_prajapati87) For most people, a journey to Spiti Valley means choosing between a sturdy SUV or a mountain-friendly motorcycle. But Sumit Kumar Prajapati, an e-rickshaw driver from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, decided to give his journey a surprising twist. He did not own a car so he decided to take the vehicle he already…
