This sounds like a cooking tip rather than a tear-prevention trick, but it makes chemical sense. A blunt knife tends to crush and rupture more onion cells than a sharp blade. Since the tear-inducing chemistry begins when the onion’s tissues are damaged, reducing unnecessary cell destruction can help limit the amount of lachrymatory compounds released…
You wake up with a sense that things can move, and they do. It’s a day of satisfaction, Leo, the sort which rewards efforts already made. The Sun boosts your confidence and the Moon is a great supporter of self-expression, and people will notice your presence even when you talk about small things.There is a…
Earlier this week, Parliament cleared amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. A Parliamentary panel has called for the early rollout of a calibrated Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on high-value digital transactions. According to the panel the framework is essential to make the payments ecosystem financially viable and reduce the government’s subsidy burden.Earlier…
Australia’s Mitchell Starc (AP Photo) Mitchell Starc continued to add to his remarkable Test legacy on Thursday, becoming the most successful left-arm bowler in the history of Test cricket during Australia’s opening Test against Bangladesh in Darwin.Starc reached the landmark when he dismissed Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam in the ninth over of the first innings….
A split-screen shows a student’s academic struggle contrasted with their future technological success. Imagine spending four years being told that using artificial intelligence can penalise you. It could amount to cheating. And then as soon as you step out of your college gates, you discover that employers expect you to know how to use it….
Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling painted the box office pink with the release of their film ‘Barbie’ in 2023. After its billion-dollar box office success, reports now claim that the much-talked-about sequel may be in jeopardy.Three years after the film became a global phenomenon, talks surrounding a follow-up have reportedly stalled as negotiations between Warner…
If you’ve been waiting for a good excuse to stay up late and look at the sky, tonight could be worth it. The Perseid meteor shower is reaching its peak around August 12-13, and 2026 is shaping up to be a particularly good year for watching it because the Moon is essentially new. That means…
Something you’ve wished for may finally begin to move today, Libra. The sky carries a pleasant promise, and your ruling planet Venus helps bring sweetness not only in relationships but also in status and comfort. You may feel more appreciated by family, friends, or even your social circle. Good. Accept it without acting too modest.There…
N Chandrasekaran’s decision was prompted by the failure of his proposed extension to receive unanimous approval. (Reuters file photo) In its first reaction to N Chandrasekaran’s move to step down as Tata Sons Chairman, Tata Trusts said it respects the decision. In a statement issued on Thursday, the trust said its nominee directors received an…
Former India spinner Murali Kartik believes Manav Suthar has the qualities required to eventually take over from Ravindra Jadeja in India’s Test side.Jadeja and Suthar are both part of India’s squad for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, with the two left-arm spinners expected to feature in the playing XI for the opening Test…
