Melbourne’s culinary scene is set for an irresistible new chapter with the launch of Almost French Epicure, the highly anticipated café-restaurant created by acclaimed Maître Pâtissier and Maître Chocolatier, Alex Charasse — the founder and head chef behind one of Australia’s most iconic French patisseries, Almost French Patisserie in Richmond. Long admired for bringing the […]
Dr. Kanhaiyya Gairola Aries Your zodiac lord Mars is strong in the 10th house. You may encounter new opportunities at work this month, but patience and strategy will determine success. Avoid impulsive decisions and double-check any financial commitments. Health-wise, minor stress or fatigue may appear—practice light exercise or meditation. Interpersonal communication is crucial; clear dialogue […]
By Dr. T. Selva It was just before dawn in Amritsar, India, when I stepped barefoot into the world’s sacred precinct that never sleeps, the Sri Harmandir Sahib, the Golden Temple. Early January, despite the cold winter air, my heart felt unexpectedly warm. As I bowed my turbaned head and entered through the arched gateway, […]
India has recorded the lowest inflation rate since the beginning of the CPI series, with April-December 2025 average headline inflation coming in at 1.7 per cent, along with a robust GDP growth of 8 per cent, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26 tabled in the Parliament on Thursday. The survey attributes the moderation in retail […]
India remained among the United States’ key trading partners in November as the US trade deficit widened sharply, due to higher imports and a decline in exports, according to official data released on Thursday. The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis said the U.S. goods and services trade deficit rose to […]
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) Momentum in key India-US security frameworks, including the Quad and the two-plus-two dialogue, is slowing as bilateral strains weigh on confidence-building efforts in the Indo-Pacific, an influential American lawmaker warned. Mark Warner, chairman of the powerful Senate Intelligence Committee, said traditional diplomatic and security mechanisms require sustained political focus but have […]
In a tragic early-morning incident on 28 January 2026, a chartered aircraft carrying Ajit Pawar senior political leader and four other people crashed during an attempted landing in the Baramati area of Maharashtra, India, killing all on board. The flight, which had departed from Mumbai and was bound for Baramati where the leader was scheduled […]
In a landmark moment for global trade, India and the European Union have formally signed what leaders are calling the “Mother of All Free Trade Agreements”, marking one of the most ambitious and comprehensive trade pacts negotiated in recent decades. The agreement brings together two of the world’s largest economic blocs, representing a combined market […]
New Delhi, Jan 27 By boosting bilateral trade and economic ties, the India-EU trade deal supports job creation, MSME growth in tech, and overall confidence for investors in India’s services sector, IT industry’s apex body Nasscom said on Tuesday. The FTA includes dedicated SME chapters with contact points and digital platforms. Given the geopolitical challenges, […]
Australians are being reminded that some of the world’s most celebrated island beaches are found right here at home, following the release of a WA Today Traveller feature highlighting Australia’s top island shorelines. The article, “Better than overseas: Australia’s 15 greatest island beaches”, showcases the extraordinary quality and diversity of Australia’s island beaches — from […]