Hosting a Diwali party at home is not as easy as it seems. From sending out invitations and decorating the house to deciding what snacks to serve, there are many arrangements to make. Among them all, deciding the snack menu is usually the most challenging. During a Diwali party, guests are often busy playing cards…
They say all is fair in love and war. But let’s be real, all’s fair in sports too, especially college sports. College football often makes the ground for the harshest of decisions. Sadly, this time Mike Bloomgren, the Rice Owls HC, became the protagonist of the ugly-plotted fate. The football program did not inch a…
WASHINGTON — Chinese hackers engaged in a broader espionage operation targeted cellphones used by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, his running mate, JD Vance, and people associated with the Democratic campaign of Kamala Harris, people familiar with the matter said Friday. It was not immediately clear what data, if any, may have been accessed. U.S….
With frequent headlines about food adulteration to cut costs or outbreaks of infections from contaminated ingredients, ensuring food safety and quality has become a critical concern. By purchasing prepared food or raw ingredients from trusted sources, we can minimise our risk of consuming contaminated foods. Additionally, it is important to follow hygienic cooking, eating, and…
Just a few days ago, updates on upcoming HDB developments for Woodlands North Coast and Sembawang North within the 2025 BTO release were shared. Now, Urban Redevelopment Authority’s (URA) has announced its latest redevelopment strategies, this time for Tampines, Bishan, and Seletar. These plans are part of a broader push to decentralise economic hubs, offering…
The body horror film “The Substance” and an album by Tyler, the Creator are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: “Despicable Me 4” arrives on Peacock, the political series “The…
In the world of leather craftsmanship, the choice between cow leather and buffalo leather is not simply a matter of personal preference, it is a decision that can significantly impact your expectations from the leather goods you choose. These two materials, each hailing from different animal sources, have distinct characteristics that cater to various needs…
About 77 per cent of children in India aged 6-23 months lack diversity in diet as suggested by the WHO, with the country’s central region showing the highest prevalence of minimum dietary failure, a study has found. The states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh reported the highest levels of inadequate diversity…
As the air quality is likely to worsen in coming days, several city doctors are advising local residents to either leave Delhi for a few days or be ready to embrace lifestyle changes to combat soaring pollution levels. The air quality deteriorates every winter in the national capital largely due to meteorological factors accompanied by…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In the final moments before he took his own life, 14-year-old Sewell Setzer III took out his phone and messaged the chatbot that had become his closest friend. For months, Sewell had become increasingly isolated from his real life as he engaged in highly sexualized conversations with the bot, according to a…
