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Published on: Jul 23, 2023, 17:00:17 IST
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Don't eat tomatoes, grow them at home: Uttar Pradesh minister's statement viral

The price hike of tomatoes at this time is nothing new and every problem has a solution, Uttar Pradesh minister Pratibha Shukla's statement has gone viral as the minister advised people to not eat tomatoes now. "If you stop eating tomatoes, the prices will inevitably come down. And people should grow tomatoes at home. You can also eat lemon instead of tomato. If nobody is eating tomatoes, the prices will come down," the minister said on Saturday as the tomato prices continue to rise across the country with one kg still above 120. Read more

People buying tomatoes from the straw imposed by the government for 80 per kg tomatoes in sector 4, in Noida, India, on Tuesday. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)
People buying tomatoes from the straw imposed by the government for 80 per kg tomatoes in sector 4, in Noida, India, on Tuesday. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

'Dhoni always insists to know...': India A star reveals legend's advice ahead of Emerging Asia Cup final vs Pakistan A

Sai Sudharsan has shown exciting form in recent months, coming along nicely with his batting at the top of the order for both his domestic teams and now on the international stage. He will go into the final of the ACC Emerging Trophy for India A as the opener, up against Pakistan A, and will look to recreate his century in the group stage match against the Shaheens. Read more

UK PM Rishi Sunak goes for Barbenheimer day with full family, here's the film he watched first

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is at the movies with his family in the Barbenheimer week. If you're curious about which film Rishi is watching first this weekend: Christopher Nolan's biographical thriller Oppenheimer or Greta Gerwig's satire Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, the UK PM has given the verdict on his social media. Read more

Gen Z intern demands 5-hour work shifts, 40-50k stipend. Tweet sparks chatter online

In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, striking a healthy work-life balance is more vital than ever. So, when a Gen Z intern appeared for an interview, he prioritised work-life balance. Not only did he demand fewer working hours but also a competitive stipend, keeping the cost of living in mind. Read more

What is emotional hijacking? Signs to watch out for

A loud or an extreme reaction to an emotional state is what emotional hijacking is about. This happens when strong emotions take over the thinking part of the brain and before we can measure the reaction, we end up showing it. In case of emotional hijacking, the brain perceives threat and hence, it starts to give out a reaction that turns out to be extreme. Read more

Web story: Six best herbs that grow indoors all year

Having common herb in your kitchen can help enhance your cooking techniques. Read more

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