Author: Swati

For generations, boiling milk has been something close to a safety ritual in one’s family kitchen in India. Be it a morning cup of tea or glass of warm milk at night and the process invariably starts with placing the pot on the stove. But doctors and nutritionists are now cautioning people to stop boiling packet milk — and the reason will help you understand why modern processing has changed the way we should deal with milk. Nearly all packaged milk in India, including the ubiquitous tetra packs and pasteurised pouches, is already subjected to high-temperature treatment before it arrives at people’s homes. Pasteurisation…

India’s naval prowess takes center stage today with grand celebrations marking Navy Day 2025. Observed annually on December 4, this significant occasion commemorates the daring 1971 Operation Trident, where Indian Navy missile boats delivered a decisive strike on Karachi harbor during the Indo-Pak War, clippling Pakistan’s naval fleet without losses. This year, the festivals shift to Shangumugham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala featuring an unprecedented Operational Demonstration (Op Demo) that highlights the Navy’s combat readiness. Cohesion and self-reliance. The theme for Navy Day 2025, “Combat Ready, Cohesive, Self-Reliant,” encapsulates the Indian Navy’s evolution into a formidable blue-water force. Under this banner,…

Economy class isn’t exactly a luxurious experience, so any little comfort can go a long way on a long-haul journey. What’s perhaps less known to many passengers is that there are a number of ‘secret’ benefits available on board – and they’re completely free if you know where to look or what to ask for. Cabin crews will tell you that flyers do not notice these benefits at all as they walk on board. One of the hidden perks that was most surprised about was the seated complimentary snack station located in the galleys. Flight crew members sometimes call these spots their “wonder walls”…

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has shot off a stern warning after multiple false DigiLocker apps were discovered on the Google Play Store as well as on Apple App Store. These fake apps look similar to the actual DigiLocker app, but are developed to steal documents, personal information, and sensitive identity details. In the era of digital storage playing its role in normal activities, knowing about the real app is even more crucial. What Exactly Is DigiLocker? DigiLocker is a digital storage service in which citizens can store and access important documents, such as driving licences and vehicle registration certificates. It…

A Jolt That Was Misunderstood by Millions Netflix, one of the largest sellers of streaming services, has phased out from most third-party smart TVs the ability to cast videos by clicking a button on the Netflix app on your phone or tablet. The change occurred without an accompanying announcement, so it has left some puzzled users wondering why the cast button had disappeared from their screens. According to reports, the update was deployed in the past weeks and caught viewers off guard who use mobile casting as their main method of accessing Netflix on larger displays. What Exactly Has Changed? Most Smart TVs Banning…

The 2nd ODI scheduled for December 3, 2025, at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur; South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl first. Indian aims to clinch the series, while South Africa seeks a comeback. 2nd ODI: South Africa Levels ODI Series with Record Chase in Raipur Thriller South Africa stunned India by chasing down 359 in the 2nd ODI at Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium yesterday, won by 4 wickets to level the three-match series. India’s Battling Effort Falls Short: India posted 358/5 in 50 overs, driven by centuries from Virat Kohli (his…

India’s largest passenger carmaker, Maruti Suzuki has introduced a common EV (Electric Vehicle) charging platform to ensure more customer convenience and increased acceptance of electric vehicle usage in India. It’s a crucial move as India is accelerating the drive towards sustainable transportation and in the spread of EV infrastructure. The fresh platform will ensure a ‘quality charging’ to Maruti Suzuki EV owners. It combines several charging networks and allows users to search for, reserve, and pay for a charge through one interface. The move is aimed to tackle one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption in India —charging convenience and interoperability, said the company.…

A bold test of China’s new reusable rocket came to a fiery end on Dec. 3, 2025, when the first stage of LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 exploded during descent and rammed into the ground below. The explosion, recorded in a video taken near the landing zone in the Gobi Desert, highlights one of the dangers that comes with working to build fully reusable launch systems. Mission: Success — but the Landing Is a Fireball The booster successfully brings itself in for a landing on Port Canaveral. The first flight of Zhuque-3 was carried out from the launch site at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre. The rocket successfully…

The rupee has broken a psychological barrier as it tanks to Rs 90 against the dollar. This is a key storm in the currency markets, affecting households, businesses and investors. Why the fall is happening and how it affects lives can be an eye-opener for every one who comes in contact with economy — be it while deciding whether to stash their hard-earned money in savings bank, plan a foreign trip or yes investment. Why the Rupee Is Falling There are multiple reasons for the rate of decline of the rupee. “It represent the difference in interest rate between India and U.S. that has…

In Gahmar, a village on the banks of the Ganga (Ganges) in eastern Uttar Pradesh, dawn does not arrive with traditional silence but is greeted to the steady thud of running boots pounding dusty and dirty village streets. Elsewhere in rural India, morning stirrings are made by farmers preparing to report to fields; here they are made by young men jogging in formation — breathing steady, eyes fixed on a dream passed down from fathers or grandfathers. This village -“the soldier village” of India – can perhaps claim a record unmatched by any other place- almost every household has someone who serves or…