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Ingredients for hot and sour veg soup2 tbsp Oil2-3 cloves Garlic, chopped1 inch Ginger, chopped3-4 Mushrooms, sliced½ medium Cabbage, chopped10-12 French beans, cut into diamond shape1 medium Carrot, chopped1 Green chilli, chopped2-3 stalk Celery, choppedWater2 tbsp Coriander stems, chopped2 tbsp Soya sauce2 tsp Red chilli sauce1 tbsp Vinegar½ tsp SugarFor corn-starch slurry2 tbsp Corn-starch1 tsp Black pepper powderWaterFor chilli oil2 Star anise2 Dry red chillies½ cup Oil½ tsp Degi red chilli powderFor garnishSpring onion, chopped½ tsp Chilli oilCoriander leaves, freshMethod of preparationSet a pan on the flame. To it, add oil, garlic, ginger, and mushrooms, and sauté for around two…

Srinagar, Aug 03: Director Information, Shreya Singhal on Monday chaired a review meeting at Media Complex to take stock of preparations for the forthcoming 1st International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK), directing all officers to ensure fool-proof arrangements and seamless coordination among stakeholders for the successful conduct of the prestigious event.The meeting was attended by Joint Director Information (Hqr) Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Raina, Joint Director Information Kashmir Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari, Joint Director Information Jammu Deepak Dubey, Deputy Directors, District Information Officers, Information Officers, and other officials of the department, either in person or through video conferencing.During the meeting, the Director conducted a comprehensive review of arrangements…

For August 4, 2026, traditional Panchang guidance suggests a day that favours disciplined effort, thoughtful planning and steady progress. With Mangalvar, Krishna Shashthi and Revati Nakshatra influencing the day, the best results are likely to come from practical decisions, measured communication and well-timed action rather than haste or impulsive choices.Panchang todayHow to use it: Prefer this period for constructive work and meaningful plans. Avoid new beginnings during Rahu Kaal.What Today’s Panchang MeansIn traditional Panchang interpretation, Mangalvar (Tuesday) is associated with courage, discipline and purposeful action. Combined with Krishna Shashthi, the day encourages reviewing pending matters, simplifying priorities and making steady…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from Arunachal Pradesh’s Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary (Home) after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) alleged non-cooperation by the state in its probe against Chief Minister Pema Khandu.The development took place after a division bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta perused a status report filed by the CBI pursuant to the court’s April order directing a CBI probe into accusations of favouritism in public works contract allotments involving Khandu.After examining the report, the bench observed that the federal agency had flagged difficulties obtaining records from the state government.”The…

Eggs are among the richest sources of protein, and many people include them in their daily diets to meet their nutritional needs. It is also a popular breakfast choice in many homes. So, conclusively, many households store eggs. But are they doing so the right way?Also Read | Nutritionist shares 3 things she has on an empty stomach every morning: Fat first to 250 ml of water’Stop storing eggs like this…’On April 5, Ahana Nazar Hafis, a Qatar-based food safety officer, shared the right way to store eggs in an Instagram post. According to the food safety professional, one should…

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan sent fans on social media into a frenzy after her unseen photographs from her 2026 Cannes Film Festival debut online, months after she turned heads on the rec carpet.In what may just be her most elaborate red-carpet ensemble of the year, the newly released images showcase the actress posing against the picturesque French Riviera in the breathtaking custom creation by Tony Ward Couture. While fans had earlier spotted Aishwarya being photographed in the stunning outfit during Cannes, the official images have only now made their way online.Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s UNSEEN Cannes look debuts onlineTony Ward Couture shares…

In early 2024, Nadezhdin attempted to run as a presidential candidate on an anti-war manifesto, calling for an end to the hostilities in Ukraine.At the time, he told the BBC that he was supported by “dozens of millions of people” who did not want “Russia to be in this track of authoritarianism and militarism”.He also said that if he was elected president his first task would be to “stop the conflict with Ukraine, and then to restore normal relations between Russia and the Western community”.However, his criticism of Putin remained measured, leading some to speculate the Kremlin would allow him…

Kulgam: Security personnel keep a vigil during an inspection of vehicles to maintain public safety following the recent terror attack in Anantnag, at Qaimoh, Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir. SRINAGAR: A suspect was arrested Monday in J&K’s Pulwama with a hand grenade, three “anti-national” posters and a mobile phone during a security overdrive spurred by last week’s killings of two migrant labourers in a terror attack in neighbouring Kulgam.Police identified the man as Tousef Ahmad Dar, a local, and booked him under several laws, including the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).Authorities claimed Dar was spotted walking towards a checkpoint…

HC set aside the state’s decision to declare lands belonging to a majority of 184 property owners as private forest lands Mumbai: Bombay HC has pulled up the state govt for its “obstinacy” over assuming that as of Aug 30, 1975, private lands with forests automatically became private forests under Private Forests Act despite Supreme Court mandating in 2014 that proper procedure be first followed.Setting aside the state’s decision to declare lands belonging to a majority of 184 property owners as private forest lands under a 50-year-old law, thus restricting their development potential, a bench of Justices Bharati Dangre and…

New Delhi: The city’s road digitisation survey kicked off with Ashoka Road Monday, marking the first on-ground step of Delhi govt’s collaboration with CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) to make the capital’s roads greener and scientifically managed.A specialised network survey vehicle (NSV) has started digitising the road network to create a geo-referenced database that will enable authorities to monitor road conditions, plan repairs scientifically and prioritise maintenance instead of relying on patchwork fixes.The survey marks the first on-the-ground milestone under the memorandum of association signed in June among Delhi govt, CSIR-CRRI and School of Planning and Architecture. Delhi is the…