Saffron, often called kesar, is one of the world’s most expensive spices, which also makes it vulnerable to adulteration. The spice comes from the dried stigmas of Crocus sativus flowers, with only a small number of strands obtained from each flower. Because genuine saffron is costly, cheaper materials such as dyed maize filaments, coloured gelatin…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for August 20, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
01:01 (IST) Aug 20 Spot gold extends gains, up nearly 2% at $4,417.69/oz Spot gold extended its gains, rising nearly 2 per cent to $4,417.69 per ounce, as geopolitical uncertainty and rising crude oil prices continued to drive safe-haven demand. 23:59 (IST) Aug 19 Jewellery demand strengthens, deferred purchases return to market Jewellery demand has…
Harmanpreet Singh celebrates with teammate after scoring a goal against Pakistan. (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: India may have extended their decade-long winning run against Pakistan with a thrilling 5-3 victory at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup on Wednesday, but captain Harmanpreet Singh believes the defensive lapses that allowed their arch-rivals back into…
IIT Delhi engineer Hemant Kumar Bhukar leaves Intel after 3 years, secures AIR 7 to become an ISRO scientist. (AI Image) “There are no shortcuts to success.” This is the lesson that emerges from the remarkable journey of Hemant Kumar Bhukar, an engineer from Rajasthan who walked away from a comfortable corporate career to pursue…
Rajinikanth’s much-awaited ‘Jailer 2’ has started building momentum as the film moves closer to its theatrical release. With only a few months left for the big-screen arrival, the makers have begun unveiling exciting updates to keep the excitement alive among fans. After creating curiosity with the announcement of the first single, the team has now…
ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen tosses a ball before a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees in Boston, Sept. 8, 2019. The man who helped turn sports into a 24-hour television phenomenon is no more. Bill Rasmussen, the co-founder of ESPN and the visionary behind the idea of an all-sports…
On August 19, 2026, the energies of the Yin Wood Ox encourage careful planning and a sense of duty. Patience is essential today, as true growth is achieved through thoughtful deliberation rather than hasty actions. Those born under the Goat, Horse, and Dragon signs should temper their expectations and refrain from imposing views. Meanwhile, the…
Wilson Campbell is set to depart as Air India CEO Air New Zealand has appointed outgoing Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson to its board, marking his return to a non-executive role after more than three decades in the aviation industry.Wilson, who has been leading Air India’s transformation, will step down from the…
Representative photo (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: A 31-year-old former national-level wrestler, who had been on the run for nearly three years after being declared a proclaimed offender in an alleged opium smuggling case, has been arrested by the Delhi Police, officials said.Amit Sheoran, a bronze medallist at the 2013 National Cadet Wrestling competition, was apprehended…
