Parsi New Year 2025 (Navroz) falls on August 15, coinciding with Independence Day. The celebration involves traditional Parsi foods. Non-vegetarians can enjoy dishes like Patra Ni Macchi (fish in green chutney), Chicken Farcha (crisp fried chicken), Salli Boti (mutton curry with potato strands), Kolmi No Patio (prawn curry), Berry Pulao (sweet-and-sour rice with berries and meat), and Mutton Pulao Dal (mutton pulao with dal). Enjoy the Parsi New Year!

Janmashtami, celebrating Lord Krishna's birth, falls on August 16th, 2025. Devotees worldwide will observe the festival with songs, dances, and plays. Fasting is common, with specific ingredients like dry fruits and sabudana permitted. For those fasting, here are five recipes for a vrat-friendly thali: Kuttu Ki Puri, Sabudana Khichdi, Vrat Wale Aloo Rasedaar, Aloo-Paneer Kofta, and Sabudana Kheer. Recipes are available online. Happy Janmashtami!

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Baking without maida requires adjusting ingredients, mixing methods, and baking times. Five healthy flour alternatives to maida are whole wheat flour, oats flour, almond flour, millet flours, and coconut flour. Each has its unique characteristics and requirements for use in baking. Tips and tricks for working with these flours include adjusting liquid content, adding binding agents, and flavor pairing.

Astroyogi, a digital spiritual platform, is expanding its reach to Tier 2 and 3 cities, driven by Gen Z and millennial users. Post-COVID, the platform experienced a 2.5x user increase. To cater to this growth, Astroyogi is introducing Yogi Mall, offering spiritual products. The company focuses on AI-led personalization and vernacular content. With 22,000 vetted professionals, Astroyogi aims to disrupt India's remedy market through quality and ethical practices.

A new study in the British Medical Journal suggests that eating three servings of French fries per week may increase the risk of developing diabetes by 20%. The study, which followed over two lakh people for 40 years, found no significant increase in risk from boiled, baked, or mashed potatoes. Replacing potatoes with whole grains may lower diabetes risk, while replacing them with white rice may increase it. Preparation methods matter.

A Pakistan report reveals widespread discrimination against Christian and Hindu children, including forced conversions, child marriages, and bonded labor. Minority girls are kidnapped, converted, and married to older men, facing legal bias. The National Commission on the Rights of the Child urges reforms to protect against forced conversion and child marriage, improve education, and enforce child labor laws.

A medieval tomb in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, was vandalized by a Hindu group claiming it was built atop an ancient temple. Protests ensued, with demonstrators demanding the site's return, waving flags, and chanting slogans. Police increased security and erected barricades. Hindu groups plan prayers despite opposition. Muslim leaders condemned the vandalism as an attempt to incite communal tensions and rewrite history, threatening counter-protests.

Gokaldas Exports anticipates a major hit from the US's 50% tariff on Indian goods, potentially diverting business. MD Siva Ganapathi deems the duty unsustainable, exceeding supply chain capacity. Brands might cut features ('de-specing') to maintain prices, shifting orders to Europe. He urges government action: fast-track EU FTA, implement the UK deal, and secure a US pact. Incentives for US exports and job support are also suggested to offset costs until a solution is found.

Roshni Perween, a child marriage survivor, now combats the practice in Bihar. Married at 14 to a much older man, she escaped abuse and now works with organizations like Childline and UNICEF to prevent child marriages. Roshni has stopped over 60 child marriages and empowers girls through education and welfare schemes. Recognized by the UN, she advocates for stronger laws and community engagement to end child marriage.

Harmanpreet Kaur expressed India's determination to break their ICC trophy drought at the ODI World Cup trophy unveiling. Inspired by Yuvraj Singh, the team aims to make the nation proud. India, boosted by their recent England series win, will face Australia in a crucial home series starting September 14. Harmanpreet fondly recalled her game-changing 171* against Australia in the 2017 World Cup semifinal, highlighting its impact on women's cricket in India and her career.