Natto is a Japanese breakfast staple despite its funky aroma and taste. It is smelly, slimy and full of bacteria, and every morning, millions of people reach for their chopsticks to dig into this Japanese breakfast staple. Isn’t breakfast supposed to be the best meal of the day?We are talking about natto, a traditional Japanese…
Advent Raises $30 Billion for Top Private Equity Pool of 2026 BENGALURU: Global private equity investor Advent International has raised $30 billion across its funds, including nearly $27 billion for its 11th flagship fund and more than $3 billion for a new mid-market strategy, expanding its investment capabilities and international presence. Advent International GPE XI…
The biennial elections for these Graduate and Teacher constituencies across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, and Maharashtra were held via ballot papers on October 23, 2026, with counting beginning on October 27, 2026. NEW DELHI: Congress faced a major setback in the legislative council elections on Wednesday, failing to secure a victory in the seats declared…
Spain’s rail infrastructure operator ADIF has suspended services on the affected routes. The Spanish government has blamed a “possible human error” by a railway operator as the cause of a deadly collision between two high-speed trains in the central province of Toledo.The preliminary assessment points to a failure in the main signalling system, which may…
इंदौर नगर निगम के जोन-13 में पदस्थ सब इंजीनियर हर्ष गहलोत को लोकायुक्त ने बुधवार को 5 हजार रुपए की रिश्वत लेते ट्रैप किया। आरोप है कि उसने पानी के टैंकर के तीन महीने के बकाया बिल का भुगतान कराने के लिए लॉगबुक सत्यापन के बदले 6 हजार रुपए की रिश्वत मांगी थी। शिकायत के…
India’s grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa (PTI Photo) Anerican grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura made an impressive return to competitive chess, taking the early lead at the Clutch Chess Champions Showdown 2026 after the opening day on Tuesday. However, despite ending the day at the bottom of the standings, Indian grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa remains firmly in contention, thanks to…
In 2014, Taylor Swift filmed ‘Blank Space’ in Long Island’s second-largest private residence; years later, it sold for USD 72 million at an auction. (YouTube) In 2014, Taylor Swift took over four days to film one of her most iconic music videos, ‘Blank Space,’ in the extravagant Oheka Castle. Years later, the castle, which is…
The personality contrast (Canva) Some people love parties while some enjoy their own company. Some people look forward to a quiet evening at home to relax, finding comfort in reading a book, listening to music or simply being alone and sipping a cup of coffee with their thoughts. Others feel refreshed after meeting friends and…
Preferential Trade Agreement talks aim to deepen trade and investment ties NEW DELHI: India and Mexico have begun negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), as both countries signing the Terms of Reference to set the scope and roadmap for discussions. The proposed agreement aims to expand bilateral trade, encourage investment, create business opportunities and…
Cyclone Arnab (Representational Image) NEW DELHI: Cyclone ‘Arnab’ has battered India’s eastern coast, uprooting trees and electric poles, damaging roads and bringing torrential rain, with some areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha recording up to 30 cm of rainfall. The storm’s impact is now expected to extend to Nepal, which is bracing for several days…
