Heating a mug of water or a glass of milk in the microwave feels harmless and incredibly convenient. Everyone has done it. You place it in, tap a few buttons, and in less than a minute it appears perfectly warm. But that apparent simplicity hides a set of risks most people never think about. From…
Representative image credits: ANI This wedding season, plain and lightweight gold jewellery in 22-, 18-, and even 14-karat is attracting significant attention, as many couples and their families prioritise investment and resale value over elaborate designs and diamond embellishments.Jewellers from Joy Alukkas, PNG, Senco Gold, and Kalyan report that simple gold pieces are becoming increasingly…
Thane: The city had recorded a hazardous Air Quality Index (AQI) of 217 on Thursday, marking the third-highest reading this year after nearly 10 months, govt records revealed. The spike follows earlier peaks of 221 at Kasarwadavli and 219 at Upvan in Jan. AQI readings above 200 are classified as “poor” and pose serious health…
New Delhi: As part of its ongoing ‘Anti-Encroachment Drive’, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Saturday razed four to five structures near Desh Bandhu Gupta Road in Karol Bagh, close to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) premises. Officials said the buildings—deemed “dangerous to public safety”—had been “formally notified for demolition a month and a half…
Pune: Maharashtra became one of the first states after Independence to pass a legislation ensuring citizens, even in the remotest areas, were not deprived of reading.Over half a century after the landmark Maharashtra Public Libraries Act 1967 — spurred by the public libraries movement “gaanv thithe granthalaya” (a library in every village) — the custodians…
Key Takeaways CoinShares has withdrawn its registration filings for three crypto ETFs tied to XRP, Solana, and Litecoin. The move comes as CoinShares intends to list on Nasdaq. Share this article CoinShares, Europe’s leading digital asset investment firm, on Friday filed with the SEC to withdraw its registration statements and amendments for three crypto exchange-traded…
Cucumbers are often seen as one of the safest and healthiest foods to add to your meals, light, refreshing, and packed with water to keep you hydrated. They’re technically fruits, closely related to melons, and offer fibre, antioxidants, and essential nutrients that make them a popular choice in salads, smoothies, and snacks. But despite their…
Luxury home prices in India’s top seven cities appreciated 40% between 2022 and 2025, while affordable homes saw a more modest rise of 26%, according to an ANAROCK Research analysis of average price trends.Delhi and NCR recorded the highest average luxury home price appreciation at 72%, with prices jumping from Rs 13,450 per sq. ft….
Thane: An alleged drug pusher was arrested by the Thane Crime Branch’s Unit-5 after officers seized 5.5 kg of charas, valued at over Rs 5 crore, during a targeted operation in Majiwada.Acting on credible intelligence about a narcotics delivery between Saket Road and Balkum Pada No. 2, a team led by senior police inspector Salil…
New Delhi: The city has recorded over a 70% rise in cases of people trespassing on railway tracks this year compared with 2024, according to latest Railway Protection Force (RPF) data. The number of offenders apprehended has also spiked. The total amount of fine collected by the force has shot up by 154%. Data accessed…
