Baking Soda vs Baking Powder: What Is the Difference and When Should You Use Each?
Baking soda and baking powder are two of the most commonly used ingredients in baking. Both help cakes, breads and other baked foods become lighter and softer, but they work…
India Faces Double Burden of Digestive Diseases as Lifestyle and Infections Drive Health Risks
India is experiencing a significant change in its digestive health landscape. While improvements in sanitation, vaccination and public health have helped reduce several infectious diseases, lifestyle and metabolic conditions affecting…
Naphthalene Balls in Cupboards: Why Their Strong Smell May Be a Health Concern
Naphthalene balls are commonly placed inside cupboards to protect clothes from insects and control musty smells, especially during the monsoon. For many households, keeping a few balls among clothes has…
8th CPC Meetings : Fitment Factor, DA, Pay Revision and Pension Issues in Focus
The 8th Central Pay Commission is conducting a three-day visit to Chandigarh from September 16 to 18, 2026, as part of its ongoing consultations with central government employees, pensioners, unions,…
8th Pay Commission CGEGIS Revision: Central Employees Seek Higher Insurance Cover
The 8th Central Pay Commission's three-day consultation in Chandigarh concludes on September 18, 2026, with central government employees, unions, associations and other stakeholders presenting their demands on salary, pension, allowances…
Petrol, Diesel Prices Today, September 18, 2026: Check Fuel Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chandigarh and Other Cities
Petrol and diesel prices remained mixed across Indian cities on Friday, September 18, 2026. While fuel rates were unchanged in several major markets, some cities recorded noticeable changes compared with…
RBI Accepts Full ₹50,000 Crore in Government Securities OMO Sale
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has accepted bids for the entire ₹50,000 crore offered through its latest Open Market Operation (OMO) sale of government securities. The liquidity absorption exercise…
EPFO Pensioners: Jeevan Pramaan Life Certificate Validity and How to Submit It Online
For pensioners covered under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95), keeping their Digital Life Certificate (DLC) updated is important to ensure that monthly pension payments continue without interruption. According to the…
iPhone 18 Pro Max Price: How Many Months of Savings Could It Take?
Apple’s latest iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now available in India from Friday, September 18. While the new models come with premium price tags, the bigger…
FD Interest Rates : Small Finance Banks Offer Up to 8.25% Ahead of RBI MPC Meeting
With the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting approaching, investors are reviewing current fixed deposit (FD) interest rates before deciding where to park their money.…