Lata Mishra TIMESOFINDIA.COMUpdated: Apr 18, 2026, 13:42 IST IST India’s dengue burden has been climbing steadily – and stubbornly.Over 2.3 lakh cases were reported annually in both 2023 and 2024, according to government data, a sharp jump from around 44,000 in 2020. Source link
A simple damp kitchen towel can significantly enhance kitchen safety by preventing cutting boards from slipping. This method leverages friction and surface tension, ensuring a stable workspace for efficient and hygienic food preparation. You’ve just cut yourself into a stack of onions to make a Sunday evening curry, and before you know it, your cutting…
Prolonged tensions in the Middle East are expected to keep crude oil prices elevated well into the coming years, according to Asian Development Bank Chief Economist Albert Park, who warned that the fallout could weigh on India’s growth and push up inflation.“With a higher oil price expectation, we actually have it as USD 96 per…
A little slice of old Hollywood address just changed hands, and it’s grabbing attention as the mansion had the legendary Audrey Hepburn’s name all over it. Her old Los Angeles mansion, tucked away in Brentwood, just sold for USD 9.4 million. That’s not just a big number on a contract; it’s a reminder of how…
MS Dhoni and Sakshi Dhoni recently attended a Mumbai wedding. Sakshi wore a hand-embroidered organza saree. MS Dhoni sported a Nehru jacket. Their outfits displayed quiet coordination. The couple’s style was calm and balanced. They demonstrated elegance without being loud. Their fashion choices stood out among glamorous guests. The Dhonis remain a benchmark for couple…
BENGALURU/NEW DELHI: HCLTech’s results presented a mixed picture, weighed down by client-specific headwinds, delayed procurement decisions and persistent market volatility, even as the company continued to lean into artificial intelligence as a long-term growth driver.Revenue for the March quarter declined 3.3% sequentially in constant currency (which excludes currency impact) and grew 2.4% year-on-year. In dollar…
US CENTCOM said it will begin a blockade targeting Iranian ports on Monday after talks collapsed. UP government set up a probe panel after protests erupted in Noida, attributing the violence to “vested interests.” Iran warned a Hormuz blockade could trigger a sharp, disproportionate surge in global fuel prices. Arvind Kejriwal seeked a judge’s recusal…
‘Murder’: TVK, BJP target DMK after woman allegedly commits suicide over election freebies Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Aadhav Arjuna on Thursday condemned the death of a 25-year-old Dalit woman in Tiruchirappalli, alleging it was “forced murder” and demanding a CBI probe, as political backlash intensified against the DMK over the incident.“This is a deeply…
Swara Bhasker’s mother and film scholar Ira Bhaskar has criticised Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar while discussing the politics of contemporary Indian cinema during a recent panel conversation hosted by activist-writer Harsh Mander on his YouTube channel Karwan e Mohabbat. The scholar further criticised the way Muslims are portrayed in the film, saying the narrative reinforces certain…