Science reveals sound significantly impacts our food experience, influencing taste perception and enjoyment. Researchers found high-pitched sounds enhance sweetness, while low tones amplify bitterness. Tempo affects eating speed, and volume can alter food choices. This crossmodal connection, where the brain links sound with flavour, is already shaping restaurant experiences.
A 30-year-old man and his pet dog were found dead in a locked house in Bareilly. Police suspect the man poisoned his dog before dying by suicide due to financial distress and personal heartbreak. The discovery was made after a relative alerted authorities when the man became unreachable.
Mother of Saurabh Rajput confronted the accused in the "blue drum" murder case outside a Meerut court, expressing her grief and demanding the death penalty. Rajput, a former Merchant Navy officer, was murdered and dismembered by his wife and her alleged lover. The trial is ongoing, with 22 witness statements recorded.
The BJP lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "terrorist." Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that such language is unprecedented and demanded strict action and an apology from Kharge and the Congress party.
The fall in HCL Technologies’ stock price wiped out around Rs 38,000 crore in market value and brought its total market capitalisation down to about Rs 3,53,000 crore.
In 2026, the demand for resilient houseplants in Britain has surged, driven by a focus on wellbeing and real-life living conditions. Research highlights how low-light plants significantly improve perceived wellbeing in compact, low-sunlight homes. These adaptable plants, like the Snake Plant and ZZ Plant, are now essential for creating calming, liveable interiors.
A 65-year-old man and his younger son were arrested in Hathras, UP, after the father publicly disowned and humiliated his older son and wife over suspected conversion to Christianity. The father demanded a social boycott and forced the couple to wear a garland of shoes at a village panchayat. Police have registered an FIR and initiated legal proceedings.
Gold price prediction today: Both gold and silver prices are expected to continue seeing volatility in the near term, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst - Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.
A nursing school in Gopalganj sparked controversy with a notice barring female students from marrying during their academic session, threatening removal from rolls. The civil surgeon promptly cancelled the order, asserting education rights are not tied to marital status. An inquiry is underway against the principal, who claimed the notice was an advisory to prevent study disruptions.
Opener Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 135* powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a dominant 47-run win over Delhi Capitals, but it was the emotional scenes in the stands that stole attention. Cameras captured Kavya Maran and his father celebrating wildly, as the opener’s 10-sixes knock became one of IPL 2026’s most memorable innings.
Delhi is bracing for a heatwave from Wednesday to Friday, with temperatures expected to soar to around 44 degrees Celsius in some areas. A yellow alert has been issued as mercury levels are predicted to rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius over the next five days. The minimum temperature is also forecast to increase significantly.
