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You can want the full ritual and still not be able to do it. That is the starting point for many Hindu families in the US and UK. Not indifference. Not lack of faith. Just real life.A proper yagya, also written yajna, is a Vedic fire ritual with trained chanting, offerings into a consecrated fire, and rules that can vary by sampradaya, meaning lineage or tradition. In India, that may happen in a temple hall, ancestral home, community mandap, meaning pavilion, or with a family priest who knows your gotra, meaning lineage, and your family’s way of doing things.Abroad, the…
The idea is very simple. All you need to do is, take a fresh and new roll of toilet paper and place it on a shelf or in a corner, where it is left for several hours or overnight. The idea behind this hack is that it help absorb moisture and, to some extent, odours inside the refrigerator. And since, refrigerators are enclosed spaces, smells from foods such as onions, garlic, cheese and leftovers can sometimes linger and mix together. It has been found that toilet paper is highly absorbent, so it can soak up small amounts of moisture. Some…
New Delhi, Appellate tribunal NCLAT has dismissed appeals by audit firm BSR & Associates LLP and its former partner N Sampath Ganesh, in which they challenged the authority of the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) to seek disgorgement of assets in a case linked to IL&FS Securities Services Ltd (ISSL).A three-member NCLAT bench has upheld the order passed by the Mumbai Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), which had on March 17, 2026 rejected their plea contending that SFIO has no power or locus to file any application seeking attachment/disgorgement of assets before NCLT.The appellants argued SFIO could…
Jammu, Aug 25: J&K BJP Spokesperson Dr. Abhijeet Singh Jasrotia on Tuesday accused the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government of betraying the people of Jammu and Kashmir by increasing electricity tariffs instead of fulfilling its election promise of providing 200 units of free power.Addressing a press conference at the J&K BJP headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, along with J&K BJP Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Jasrotia said the tariff hike would put an additional burden on the common people, particularly poor and middle-class families already struggling to manage their monthly household expenses.Displaying a light bulb before the media, Jasrotia said…
At The Shade, a new nail studio concept from The Tox Founder Courtney Yeager, appointments start with clients laying face-down on a massage table. But that’s not the only part of the experience that differs from your standard mani/pedi. The business, which opened its SoHo flagship in June, is on a mission to reimagine the modern nail salon experience. Its method involves a full-scale experience, engulfing visitors in a calming atmosphere featuring private suites and waterless nail treatments (read: no soaking in shared tubs). The Tox’s signature lymphatic body sculpting techniques are also integrated into The Shade’s manicures and pedicures…
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Officials found poor personal hygiene among food handlers, use of plastic cutting boards and blocked drainage. BENGALURU: Several prominent city clubs were found violating food safety norms during an inspection drive conducted by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) on Tuesday, with officials flagging unhygienic food handling, improper storage and labelling violations.The inspections were conducted at 10 clubs, including Century Club, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Club, Race Course Club, Bowring Institute, Catholic Club, Badminton Club, Tennis Club, Vijayanagara Club, Mahalakshmi Layout Club and Malleshwaram Club.According to Srinivas K, commissioner, FDA, at the KSCA Club, officials found poor personal hygiene…
Anaya Bangar (Pic credit: Bangar’s Instagram post) NEW DELHI: Anaya Bangar has taken a major step towards returning to competitive cricket after Cricket Australia confirmed that she will be eligible to play elite women’s cricket in the country from March 2027.Bangar, who underwent gender-affirming surgery in March, received the confirmation under Cricket Australia’s Inclusion of Transgender and Gender Diverse Players in Elite Cricket Policy. The decision opens a pathway for her to pursue a place in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), although she stressed that eligibility does not guarantee a franchise contract.In an exclusive conversation with Bombay Times, Anaya,…
Srinagar: Disgruntled National Conference Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar Aga Ruhullah on Tuesday said that he will issue a detailed statement in a few days following party president Farooq Abdullah’s demand for his resignation.Ruhullah has been a vocal critic of the Omar Abdullah-led NC government in Jammu and Kashmir and has often accused the chief minister of failing to fulfil the promises made to the people ahead of the assembly elections in October 2024. He has also organised parallel programmes in Srinagar and New Delhi, mainly demanding rationalisation of reservation and restoration of Article 370.”It is not possible that Dr…
Jammu: Prof (Dr) Sanjeev Sinha on Monday assumed charge as the new executive director and CEO of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu, succeeding Prof (Dr) D N Sharma.Sinha joined AIIMS Jammu on deputation from AIIMS New Delhi, bringing a rich blend of clinical expertise, academic experience and research orientation to the institution, a spokesperson of the institute said.As professor in the Department of Medicine at AIIMS New Delhi, Sinha has a distinguished academic and clinical background, with experience spanning patient care, teaching, medical training and research. His expertise is expected to bring valuable academic and scientific perspective…