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12 foods from around the world that taste surprisingly like Indian dishes

These similarities do not necessarily mean the dishes come from the same recipe or share a direct origin. Often, they reflect something much simpler: across cultures, cooks have independently arrived at similar combinations of grains, legumes, spices, vegetables and slow cooking. For an Indian palate, however, the resemblance can be surprisingly striking. Here are 12 such dishes from around the world.
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The Times of IndiaLife & Style

6 kitchen spices you can easily grow in pots at home: simple tips for a fresh and flavourful kitchen garden

There's something genuinely satisfying about snipping fresh curry leaves or plucking a green chilli right off your own balcony instead of running down to the store mid-recipe because you're one ingredient short. Most people assume growing spices requires proper farmland or years of gardening experience, but honestly, a good number of everyday Indian kitchen staples grow perfectly well in a pot, even on a small balcony or a sunny windowsill. All it really takes is the right container, a bit of sunlight, and a little patience. Here are six kitchen spices you can grow at home without much fuss, along with what actually helps them thrive.
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The Times of IndiaLife & Style

India’s space sovereignty: From building missions to building depth - milestones, gaps & what’s next

India has proven its capability to design and launch complex spacecraft independently. The nation now focuses on building industrial depth for space sovereignty and self-reliance. A burgeoning private sector and numerous startups are transforming India's space ecosystem. Future missions aim for a space station and lunar exploration by 2040. Component-level self-reliance remains a critical challenge for sustained space endeavors.
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The Times of IndiaScience

Costa Rica planted forests that held 6.5 times more biomass 20 years later

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The Times of IndiaScience

‘Even if a small film is paying me a little less, it’s alright’: Manoj Bajpayee

Manoj Bajpayee has opened up about his decision to limit his work in mainstream and big-budget films. In an interview with Variety India, the actor said such projects often do not offer enough creatively, while smaller films provide stronger stories and career-defining characters. He also explained why he prefers sets where the focus is not centred on a single star and said reinventing himself keeps him creatively satisfied.
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The Times of IndiaEntertainment

First gold for India at Asian Games 2026: Women's cricket team beats SL in final

India secured their first gold medal at the Asian Games 2026. Harmanpreet Kaur's team defeated Sri Lanka in the women's cricket final. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma provided a strong opening partnership. Richa Ghosh's quick cameo propelled India to a formidable total. This victory marked India's seventh medal overall in the competition.
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