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In Ahmedabad, Lucky Restaurant offers diners an experience unlike most others: tables placed around old graves. Operating since 1950s near Lal Darwaja, the restaurant serves its famous chai and bun maska while preserving and decorating the graves daily. The unusual setting has made it a landmark, drawing curious visitors, locals and food lovers.

Delhi has reported 1,777 H1N1 cases in 2026, with the virus emerging as dominant subtype among 2,392 Influenza A infections. ICMR says no new strain has been detected and most cases are self-limiting. Authorities are reviewing hospital preparedness.

Imagine spotting a polar bear peacefully sleeping in the Arctic. You might expect everyone nearby to keep their distance. But one person decided to do something very different — and the seemingly bizarre choice ended up costing thousands of dollars

A Rajdhani Express was slowed in Assam after a herd of elephants was spotted crossing railway tracks in the Habipur section. Forest staff from the Lanka Range, the train’s loco-pilot and Lumding control room worked together to prevent a possible collision. The viral video drew praise online, while users also called for dedicated wildlife crossings.

From a centuries-old temple in Tamil Nadu to a colourful waste plant in Osaka, 8 buildings show how architects have used colour to transform architecture. Featured in Chromatic Architecture, the structures use vivid pigments, ceramics and mosaics.

A viral video showing a boy’s reddened back after alleged birthday bumps has sparked debate among parents. His mother condemned the practice of hitting children during birthday celebrations, calling it a harmful trend. Many supported her warning, renewing questions about consent, safety and peer pressure online.

A heartwarming video shows a mother patiently teaching her visually impaired daughter to walk independently with a cane. The little girl carefully climbs down and up stairs, listens to her mother's instructions and even notices a police car outside by its sound. After briefly stumbling, she regains balance and apologises, drawing widespread praise.

Jalebi may feel unmistakably Indian, but its earliest recorded relatives can be traced to West Asia, where sweets called zalabiya appeared in medieval Arabic cookbooks. Bengal's jilipi to Indore's jaleba show how a sweet became a part of our culture.

August can be a useful month to start a small terrace vegetable garden in many parts of India, particularly with warm-season and kharif-friendly crops. The key is good drainage, adequate sunlight and protection from prolonged heavy rain.

A powerful Independence Day speech does not have to be long. Keep it short, creative and easy to understand. Add interesting facts and trivia to make your speech engaging, memorable and enjoyable for everyone. Read on for topics, ideas and tips.