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Shabdkosh, an online English and Indian language dictionary, defines the Kannada word dappa as “more than average fatness". This makes the Kannada word dappa menasinakai mean a more than averagely fat chilli, which is an apt description for capsicum. In the Hindi-speaking regions of the country, it’s called Shimla mirch.

On a video chat in early June from the International Space Station, Sunita Williams talked to a packed elementary-school gym in her Massachusetts hometown about how it feels to ride a rocket into space (like a roller coaster) and what life is like hundreds miles above the planet. “Being in space is a lot of fun," the 58-year-old astronaut said as her hair floated loosely in a dark halo around her head. She demonstrated a few flips, sipped tropical punch from a pouch and opened up about how people pass the time in the microgravity environment of Earth’s orbit.

Kamala Harris announced a sweeping set of economic proposals on Friday meant to cut taxes and lower the cost of groceries, housing and other essentials for many Americans. «Look, the bills add up,» she declared, trying to address the financial concerns that are at the top of voters' minds and that Republican Donald Trump is attempting to blame on her. During a speech in the battleground state of North Carolina, Harris said that «building up the middle class will be a defining goal of my presidency» as she promoted her plan for a federal ban on price gouging by food producers and grocers. She also proposed $25,000 in down payment assistance for certain first-time homebuyers and tax incentives for builders of starter homes.

Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed a ban on “price gouging” by food suppliers and grocery stores, as part of a broader agenda aimed at lowering the cost of housing, medicine, and food

A Mississippi poultry processing plant has agreed to a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor that requires it to pay $164,814 in fines and put in place enhanced safety measures following the death of a 16-year-old boy at the facility

India Inc isn't hiring as much as it used to. The pace of growth in net white collar employment has almost halved in 2023-24 from five years back. An ET study of the Sensex companies-30 in total-showed such jobs grew 4.4% YoY in FY24 compared to 8.4% in FY19. This includes permanent jobs as well as those on long- and fixed-term contracts, and third-party rolls, data collated from the annual reports showed. HR analysts pointed to the stress in tech and consumer sectors as reasons for the slowdown while India Inc executives see the slower growth affecting consumption recovery.

Packaged foods makers Nestle and PepsiCo are in talks with Godrej Agrovet, one of the country's largest producers of palm oil, to buy refined palm oil locally for some of their biggest brands such as Maggi instant noodles and Lay's potato chips, executives directly aware of the developments said. Multinationals are sourcing locally amid rising global prices of the commodity as well as logistics costs and heightened scrutiny on the quality of edible oils by the government under the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). They also aim to cut short months-long import buying cycles and circumvent any potential supply disruptions amid continued global geopolitical turmoil. So far, Nestle and PepsiCo have sourced palm oil primarily from Indonesia and Malaysia for Indian operations.

India, princes and princesses used to eat sumptuous food, dress well and travel extensively. One day, however, a prince thought, 'Why do humans suffer from so much pain and affliction? What is the cause of this suffering? What is the reason behind it? I will have to go deep into the matter to find out why. I will have to step down from the throne to make a thorough investigation.' This exception to the rule occurred in a prince's mind and led to the birth of Buddhism. There was a great scholar who had a sudden realisation that mere pedantry would not lead to the cessation of misery; it would not bring any lasting joy or happiness, so he gave up his worldly life and started wandering through the streets. This led to the birth of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. We must also become exceptional. Those who are treading a new path, who are constructing something new, understand that being an exception is as valuable to them as their very lives. Those who lead licentious lives get involved in brawls and fights, but exceptional people do not want to live such a life.

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is out with a string of new proposals on food prices, taxes, housing and medical costs that she says will empower the middle class

Vice President Kamala Harris is promoting a broad set of economic proposals that would offer new tax breaks and lower the cost of living for Americans

Kamala Harris has led almost all opinion polls since Joe Biden sidestepped and endorsed her for the US Presidential Election 2024. If media reports are to be believed, it was largely due to the enthusiasm she has created among the US voters. But economic indicators are now being discussed, Donald Trump has targeted the vice president for rising unemployment and she has declared to ban food price hikes if elected. So, will the economic factors help the presumptive Democratic candidate? Or will the Republican candidate be able to upset her winning equation by taking the rants of «America First» and «Make America Great Again» (MAGA) to a new height?

Mint’s Founder Diaries podcast series, as well as important business and life lessons for entrepreneurs. Like a million people in India, I am an engineer and an MBA and I was in consulting before starting what we now know as Rebel Foods. I was with McKinsey after my business school in London.

Tasty Bite Eatables Ltd.(up 8.74%), Prataap Snacks Ltd.(up 7.27%), LT Foods Ltd.(up 5.55%), Patanjali Foods Ltd.(up 3.45%), Adani Wilmar Ltd.(up 3.13%), Jyothy Labs Ltd.(up 2.79%), Vadilal Industries Ltd.(up 2.59%), Godrej Consumer Products Ltd.(up 2.48%), Emami Ltd.(up 2.42%) and Dabur India Ltd.(up 2.19%) stood among the top gainers.

Former JPMorgan Chase chief economist Anthony Chan reacts to Kamala Harris saying it will be her Day One priority to bring down prices despite already being in office on Varney & Co.

With countless options available, selecting the right one can be daunting. To simplify your decision, we've curated a list of the 11 must-have wooden chopping boards that every kitchen should have. These boards offer not only exceptional performance but also add a touch of elegance to your kitchen countertop. From chopping vegetables to carving meats, these boards are designed to provide a reliable and stylish foundation for all your culinary creations.

Lawyers for Walt Disney World are attempting to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit over claims that the husband of a woman who died as a result of an allergic reaction cannot sue the company because he signed up for a free trial of Disney+.

Americans stepped up spending at retailers last month by the most in a year and a half, easing concerns that the economy might be weakening under the pressure of higher prices and elevated interest rates

Vice President Kamala Harris is zeroing in on high food prices as her campaign previews an economic policy speech coming up in North Carolina

Inflation cooled below 3% in July 2024, the first time it dropped beneath that level in more than three years.

Kamala Harris unveils her economic agenda before the US Presidential Election 2024? Derided and attacked for "Kamalanomics" by Donald Trump, the Democrat contender is most likely to call for a ban on food «price gouging,» she may signal a critical view of mergers, and talk about her struggles against large corporations as she announces her economic vision Friday. According to the 'Washington Post', Harris may hold companies responsible for the higher cost of groceries in recent years at her election rally in Raleigh, N.C. She may try to send strong signals to all-important swing state voters.

Walmart had another quarter of strong sales that topped almost all expectations with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful draw for millions who have struggled with rising costs for housing, groceries and almost everything else