Why does aluminium foil spark in a microwave but not in an oven |

Why does aluminium foil spark in a microwave but not in an oven |

Domestic kitchens contain heating technologies that operate on distinct physical principles, yet they often appear interchangeable in everyday use. Aluminium foil is a routine accessory in conventional cooking, used to shield food surfaces or retain moisture, and it is generally unremarkable when placed in a standard oven. The same material behaves very differently inside a…

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‘A perfect blueprint’: How Trump’s Maduro gambit rewrites Taiwan playbook

‘A perfect blueprint’: How Trump’s Maduro gambit rewrites Taiwan playbook

(AI image generated using ChatGPT) When US special operations forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a surprise raid and President Donald Trump announced that America would now “run” the country, the move shattered more than a regime. It fractured a basic assumption of the post–Cold War order: that even superpowers must pretend to follow…

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US stock market: Wall Street opens higher in first full trading week of 2026, tech & energy stocks rise; impacted by Maduro’s capture

US stock market: Wall Street opens higher in first full trading week of 2026, tech & energy stocks rise; impacted by Maduro’s capture

US Wall Street opened higher on Monday as tech stocks bounced back and energy shares climbed after the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a military operation over the weekend. The Monday session, marks the opening for the first full week of trading in 2026. US markets opened for the first time in the…

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MPESB Exam Calendar 2026 released with recruitment, entrance and eligibility test schedule; download here

MPESB Exam Calendar 2026 released with recruitment, entrance and eligibility test schedule; download here

MPESB Exam Calendar 2026 Released: Full Schedule of Recruitment, Entrance and Eligibility Tests The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board has released the MPESB Exam Calendar 2026, announcing the tentative schedule of examinations to be conducted during the year. The calendar includes recruitment tests, entrance examinations and eligibility tests planned from January 2026 to December 2026…

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Lakshya and Janhvi Kapoor’s romantic ‘Lag Jaa Gale’ shoot wows Mumbai crowds; clip goes viral

Lakshya and Janhvi Kapoor’s romantic ‘Lag Jaa Gale’ shoot wows Mumbai crowds; clip goes viral

Janhvi Kapoor and Lakshya shot a romantic scene at Marine Drive for ‘Lag Jaa Gale’, directed by Raj Mehta and produced by Karan Johar. A viral video shows their intimate eye-lock moment. Tiger Shroff leads this action-revenge drama. Janhvi’s recent hit: ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’. Janhvi Kapoor and Lakshya surprised onlookers at Mumbai’s Marine…

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Heart Health: Living with diabetes may reshape the heart long before symptoms appear |

Heart Health: Living with diabetes may reshape the heart long before symptoms appear |

Recent research from Sydney University uncovers that type 2 diabetes can profoundly change the heart’s structure, resulting in increased stiffness and reduced strength. This microscopic deterioration in heart tissue disrupts essential muscle fibres and the body’s energy production, paving the way for potential heart failure. Diabetes is talked about in terms of blood sugar, diet,…

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Zodiac signs who age gracefully

Zodiac signs who age gracefully

According to astrology, there are certain zodiac signs who age gracefully not just by their looks but the way their transform their personality by changing their thoughts, way of talking and how they become more understanding. Life teaches them lessons and that’s how they become more graceful. Some people choose to be bad and some…

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‘Crazy person tried to break in’: JD Vance’s first reaction after attack on home — where was the Veep at the time?

‘Crazy person tried to break in’: JD Vance’s first reaction after attack on home — where was the Veep at the time?

US vice president JD Vance thanked the Secret Service and the Cincinnati police for the swift action after his house was attacked. Earlier, Vance’s home in Cincinnati was attacked at night, with several windows smashed. Secret service agents rushed to the East Walnut Hills residence in the early hours of Monday, and a suspect has…

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NEW DELHI: From retooling classrooms to future-proofing jobs, India’s artificial intelligence strategy is decisively shifting towards people-first reform. Senior policymakers, academic leaders and industry experts on Monday flagged lifelong learning, human augmentation and inclusive skilling as central to India’s AI journey at a high-level Human Capital Working Group meeting hosted at IIT Guwahati.The two-day meeting (January 5–6), jointly organised by the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY), the IndiaAI Mission, the Assam government and IIT Guwahati, is expected to shape policy inputs for the India AI Impact Summit 2026 scheduled in New Delhi next month. Chaired by Prof T G Sitharam, the deliberations focused on education reform, workforce transition and responsible, human-centric AI adoption as India prepares for large-scale economic and social disruption.Speakers across government and academia cautioned against narrow, fragmented skilling models and called for a shift towards lifelong learning ecosystems. “The transition to an AI-enabled economy must be inclusive and people-centric,” Sitharam said, stressing that technological progress must translate into dignity, opportunity and resilience for workers.IndiaAI joint director Shikha Dahiya said outcomes from the Guwahati deliberations would directly inform global-level discussions at the summit, with a focus on democratising AI resources, building indigenous models and amplifying Global South perspectives. Assam officials highlighted the risks of unchecked automation, urging policymakers to prioritise human augmentation over replacement and expand AI literacy as a public capability.Day one featured a keynote on democratising competency in the age of AI and panel discussions on gender-responsive AI strategies and redefining education for the cognitive age, flagging risks of widening inequality if policy responses lag technological change.The meeting will conclude on Monday with consolidated recommendations expected to feed into India’s national AI human capital roadmap aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047.About the AuthorManash Pratim GohainManash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. Renowned for his incisive coverage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, he has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. His political reportage—both reflective and news-driven—adds depth to his writing, bridging policy with public impact. Through his 2,500 articles and related outlets, he has emerged as a trusted voice in national discourse, particularly in linking education reform to broader societal change.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCPI-M Protests Near Us Consulate In Chennai Over Venezuela AttackBJP Welcomes SC Denial Of Bail To Umar Khalid And Sharjeel Imam; Opposition Calls It Unfortunate”US Has No Jurisdiction in Venezuela” Ex-UN Envoy Dilip Sinha Slams US Action In VenezuelaAfter T20 World Cup Move, Bangladesh Now Bans IPL 2026 Broadcast Amid Mustafizur Rahman RowSC Rejects Bail Plea Of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam; Grants Bail To 5 Others In Delhi Riots CaseRajnath Singh Commissions ICG’s Pollution Control Vessel ‘Samudra Pratap’, Hails Make-In-IndiaShashi Tharoor, Manish Tewari & Salman Khurshid Raise Concerns Over US Attack In Venezuela’Whole Of Jammu And Kashmir Should Be Reunited With India’: British MP Bob Blackman’Can Raise Tariffs Very Quickly’: Trump Warns India Over Russian Oil Imports, Praises PM Modi’Indian Firms Have Long Experience In Dealing With Venezuela Oil’: Expert On Opportunity For India123PhotostoriesHeart health: The big 3 heart numbers to know, as per Harvard experts7 legendary Indian scientists and their contributionsHow to make Paneer Bread Pakoda for evening snacking5 foods that steadily cause hair loss without you knowing about itParing beans with this one staple can give you complete protein5 trending kaleera designs every modern Indian bride is obsessed with right nowKrystle D’Souza, Ayesha Khan to Tamannaah Bhatia: When Bollywood actresses turned special songs into iconic moments9 Arabian desserts that are a must-try in Dubai5 worst foods for your skin, top plastic surgeon revealsRestoring Chennai’s Crown: The Bharat Insurance Building’s Towers, Spires, and Glory Revealed123Hot PicksUS strikes VenezuelaVande Bharat Sleeper TrainPublic holidays January 2026Gold rate todayUmar Khalid BailCigarette tax hikeBank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingSan Francisco 49ersBrittany MahomesNoah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield Net WorthWayne Gretzky Daughter Net WorthSidney Crosby LifestyleLeBron James vs Stephen Curry Net WorthTom BradyLeBron James WifeCam ThomasCharlie Kirk

NEW DELHI: From retooling classrooms to future-proofing jobs, India’s artificial intelligence strategy is decisively shifting towards people-first reform. Senior policymakers, academic leaders and industry experts on Monday flagged lifelong learning, human augmentation and inclusive skilling as central to India’s AI journey at a high-level Human Capital Working Group meeting hosted at IIT Guwahati.The two-day meeting (January 5–6), jointly organised by the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY), the IndiaAI Mission, the Assam government and IIT Guwahati, is expected to shape policy inputs for the India AI Impact Summit 2026 scheduled in New Delhi next month. Chaired by Prof T G Sitharam, the deliberations focused on education reform, workforce transition and responsible, human-centric AI adoption as India prepares for large-scale economic and social disruption.Speakers across government and academia cautioned against narrow, fragmented skilling models and called for a shift towards lifelong learning ecosystems. “The transition to an AI-enabled economy must be inclusive and people-centric,” Sitharam said, stressing that technological progress must translate into dignity, opportunity and resilience for workers.IndiaAI joint director Shikha Dahiya said outcomes from the Guwahati deliberations would directly inform global-level discussions at the summit, with a focus on democratising AI resources, building indigenous models and amplifying Global South perspectives. Assam officials highlighted the risks of unchecked automation, urging policymakers to prioritise human augmentation over replacement and expand AI literacy as a public capability.Day one featured a keynote on democratising competency in the age of AI and panel discussions on gender-responsive AI strategies and redefining education for the cognitive age, flagging risks of widening inequality if policy responses lag technological change.The meeting will conclude on Monday with consolidated recommendations expected to feed into India’s national AI human capital roadmap aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047.About the AuthorManash Pratim GohainManash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. Renowned for his incisive coverage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, he has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. His political reportage—both reflective and news-driven—adds depth to his writing, bridging policy with public impact. Through his 2,500 articles and related outlets, he has emerged as a trusted voice in national discourse, particularly in linking education reform to broader societal change.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCPI-M Protests Near Us Consulate In Chennai Over Venezuela AttackBJP Welcomes SC Denial Of Bail To Umar Khalid And Sharjeel Imam; Opposition Calls It Unfortunate”US Has No Jurisdiction in Venezuela” Ex-UN Envoy Dilip Sinha Slams US Action In VenezuelaAfter T20 World Cup Move, Bangladesh Now Bans IPL 2026 Broadcast Amid Mustafizur Rahman RowSC Rejects Bail Plea Of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam; Grants Bail To 5 Others In Delhi Riots CaseRajnath Singh Commissions ICG’s Pollution Control Vessel ‘Samudra Pratap’, Hails Make-In-IndiaShashi Tharoor, Manish Tewari & Salman Khurshid Raise Concerns Over US Attack In Venezuela’Whole Of Jammu And Kashmir Should Be Reunited With India’: British MP Bob Blackman’Can Raise Tariffs Very Quickly’: Trump Warns India Over Russian Oil Imports, Praises PM Modi’Indian Firms Have Long Experience In Dealing With Venezuela Oil’: Expert On Opportunity For India123PhotostoriesHeart health: The big 3 heart numbers to know, as per Harvard experts7 legendary Indian scientists and their contributionsHow to make Paneer Bread Pakoda for evening snacking5 foods that steadily cause hair loss without you knowing about itParing beans with this one staple can give you complete protein5 trending kaleera designs every modern Indian bride is obsessed with right nowKrystle D’Souza, Ayesha Khan to Tamannaah Bhatia: When Bollywood actresses turned special songs into iconic moments9 Arabian desserts that are a must-try in Dubai5 worst foods for your skin, top plastic surgeon revealsRestoring Chennai’s Crown: The Bharat Insurance Building’s Towers, Spires, and Glory Revealed123Hot PicksUS strikes VenezuelaVande Bharat Sleeper TrainPublic holidays January 2026Gold rate todayUmar Khalid BailCigarette tax hikeBank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingSan Francisco 49ersBrittany MahomesNoah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield Net WorthWayne Gretzky Daughter Net WorthSidney Crosby LifestyleLeBron James vs Stephen Curry Net WorthTom BradyLeBron James WifeCam ThomasCharlie Kirk

NEW DELHI: From retooling classrooms to future-proofing jobs, India’s artificial intelligence strategy is decisively shifting towards people-first reform. Senior policymakers, academic leaders and industry experts on Monday flagged lifelong learning, human augmentation and inclusive skilling as central to India’s AI journey at a high-level Human Capital Working Group meeting hosted at IIT Guwahati.The two-day meeting…

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Updated: Jan 05, 2026, 20:02 IST

Updated: Jan 05, 2026, 20:02 IST

SG Pipers clinch GCL Season 3 title NEW DELHI: Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, Anish Giri and Fabiano Caruana — wait, this isn’t a fun exercise in randomly listing chess stars, but the trio that helped SG Pipers break the stranglehold of two-time defending champions Continental Kings and lift the Global Chess League (GCL) Season 3 title a…

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Avanse raises Rs 1,200 crore through rights issue

Avanse raises Rs 1,200 crore through rights issue

MUMBAI: Avanse Financial Services on Jan 5 in Mumbai said it raised around Rs 1,200 crore through a rights issue from existing shareholders to fund the next phase of growth by expanding education lending, strengthening products and improving balance sheet capacity.The education-focused NBFC said the capital was raised from Warburg Pincus through its affiliate Olive…

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Kannan Pattambi passes away, Rashmika-Vijay and Chaitanya-Sobhita spotted at airport, Bharathiraja stable under ICU care: Top 5 South newsmakers of the day | Tamil Movie News

Kannan Pattambi passes away, Rashmika-Vijay and Chaitanya-Sobhita spotted at airport, Bharathiraja stable under ICU care: Top 5 South newsmakers of the day | Tamil Movie News

South Indian cinema saw significant events. Kannan Pattambi, a veteran production controller and actor, passed away. Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda returned from vacation, sparking fan excitement. Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala were also spotted post-holiday. Filmmaker Bharathiraja remains stable in ICU care. Rishab Shetty praised trailers for upcoming films. January 5 turned out to…

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5 tips to avoid bloating , as revealed by leading Gastroenterologist

5 tips to avoid bloating , as revealed by leading Gastroenterologist

The consumption of fried foods with high fat content and strong spices and heavy seasonings, will cause stomach emptying to become slower while it damages the upper gut lining, which results in bloating and discomfort. The symptoms of functional dyspepsia and gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying) include early fullness, upper belly pain and abdominal bloating, which…

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‘Will take up arms’: Colombian president responds to Trump’s threats; US Prez warned of military action against Bogota

‘Will take up arms’: Colombian president responds to Trump’s threats; US Prez warned of military action against Bogota

Colombian President Gustavo Petro (AP) Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Monday he was prepared to “take up arms” after US President Donald Trump threatened possible military action against the South American country.Trump warned Petro to “watch his ass” and described him as “a sick man who likes making cocaine and selling it to the United…

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