Sat 03 October 2026: For decades, the answer to “how much sleep does an adult need?” has been simple: eight hours. The idea dates back to the mid-19th century when the notion of eight hours of work, eight for recreation and eight for sleep first took hold. But growing evidence suggests that eight hours may […]

Fri 02 October 2026: On 2 October 1187, history witnessed one of its most pivotal moments. After nearly nine decades of Crusader rule, Sultan Salahuddin Ayyubi—known in the West as Saladin—peacefully re-entered and liberated Jerusalem. This monumental achievement was not merely a military victory, but the culmination of a life defined by unwavering faith, tactical […]

Sat 03 October 2026: The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is set to spend $233 million to defeat candidates in this fall’s congressional midterm elections who speak out against the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warned US Senator Bernie Sanders. The top pro-Israel lobbying firm in the US “plans to spend $233 […]

A member of the mob attempts to dislodge a cross mounted atop the church. Photo: Instagram/@cpimcc Sat 03 October 2026: At least 60 incidents targeting Christians have been recorded in West Bengal since the BJP formed the state government in May 2026, a report by India Hate Lab says. The cases, logged between May 13 […]

Sat 03 October 2026: Government figures show confirmed cases have reached 8,300 across seven provinces as response efforts falter. The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 4,000 people, according to government data, marking the deadliest epidemic the country has recorded. Figures released on Friday put the death toll at […]

Sat 03 October 2026: The European Council on Thursday gave final approval to new rules aimed at strengthening the return of non-EU nationals who have no legal right to stay in the bloc. The rules, which complement the EU’s Pact on Migration and Asylum, include allowing member states to establish return hubs in third countries, […]

Thu 10 October 2024: One in eight girls, women raped or sexually assaulted before age 18, UNICEF says More than 370 million girls and women alive today, or one in every eight worldwide, experienced rape or sexual assault before the age of 18, the United Nations children’s agency said yesterday, Reuters reported. The number rises to 650 […]

Sat 03 October 2026: The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is set to spend $233 million to defeat candidates in this fall’s congressional midterm elections who speak out against the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warned US Senator Bernie Sanders. The top pro-Israel lobbying firm in the US “plans to spend $233 […]

Thu 14 May 2026: Amid an oil blockade against the island, the US blames Cuba’s communist leadership for ‘standing in the way’ of aid. The United States has offered $100m in humanitarian assistance to Cuba on the condition that the island’s communist government agrees to “meaningful reforms”. The sum was made public in a statement from […]

Fri 12 June 2026: My mother loves butter. It is the primary fat I ate growing up. She smeared it on any kind of bread, potatoes, nut rolls or coffeecake. She baked with it exclusively. When I was studying nutrition in college, I had a teaching assistant who recommended margarine over butter. I was shocked […]

Fri 12 April 2024: JALEBIS INGREDIENTS 140 g cake flour 2 T cornflour 1/2 t baking powder 2 T clarified butter 1/4 t saffron threads 190 ml thick plain yoghurt Water (optional) Canola oil, for deep-frying Gold leaf, to garnish For the sugar syrup: 140 g sugar 250 ml water 1/4 t saffron threads, toasted […]