Author: Foster Times Desk

Do you include salad in your lunch or dinner just for satisfying your tastebuds or you are really aware of the benefits. Today, we are going to tell you some exciting benefits of a very special salad component i.e. beetroot. Scientifically referred to as Beta vulgaris, beetroot is a type of root vegetable. Because beetroot has so many health benefits, it’s commonly referred to as a functional food. Beetroot is a staple food in many communities and is grown in several countries across the world. It is also employed in the manufacturing sector as a coloring pigment. The numerous health…

Hemant Soren, the former Chief Minister of Jharkhand and leader of the JMM who was arrested, arrived to the parliament on Monday to vote in favor of the government led by Champai Soren. Hemant Soren, the executive president of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), has been granted permission to take part in the floor test by a special court in Ranchi.   The Enforcement Directorate detained Hemant Soren on January 31 in connection with a money laundering investigation involving a purported land swindle. On February 2, the court remanded Soren to ED custody for a period of five days.   In…

Guwahati: The Assam Police has detained John Matthew Bone and Michael James Flinchum, both US nationals, for reportedly breaching their visa conditions by engaging in religious preaching. The incident took place on February 2 at the Baptist Christian Hospital in Tezpur, Assam, where religious preaching is prohibited under visa regulations. Local residents filed a complaint, prompting the police to take action. The individuals were each fined $500, and the case has been forwarded to the police headquarters after being filed at the Kacharigaon police station. There are indications that the US nationals may face deportation, according to sources. Earlier on…

New Delhi: Vyommitra, India’s female robot astronaut, is set to venture into space preceding the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) ambitious Gaganyaan mission, marking India’s maiden manned space journey with indigenous astronauts. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Jitendra Singh revealed that the uncrewed Vyommitra Mission is slated for the third quarter of this year, while the Gaganyaan manned mission is scheduled for launch in 2025. The name Vyommitra, it is a fusion of two Sanskrit words – vyoma which means space, and mitra, meaning friend. According to the Union Minister, Vyommitra has the capability to monitor module parameters, issue…

Almonds have always been a staple in the Indian diet, cherished for their numerous health benefits. Remember those early childhood days when your parents would lovingly hand you a handful of these crunchy delights? Why Should We Soak and Peel Almonds Before Eating? Many people wonder why they should soak Almonds before consuming them. Some individuals may have a nut allergy who may experience skin rashes after eating Almonds. However, there is a simple solution to this problem. It is recommended to have Activated Almonds by soaking them in water for at least 7 hours and then peeling off their…

In her recent vote-on-account speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered a mix of positive and optimistic announcements. The interim budget, presented ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, focused on boosting housing, renewable energy adoption, and tourism. Despite the surge in developmental projects and the launch of flagship Vande Bharat trains, the government fell short of meeting the previous year’s capital expenditure target of ₹10 lakh crore, reaching ₹9.5 lakh crore in Revised Estimates. However, Sitharaman proposed an 11.1% increase, aiming to spend ₹11.11 lakh crore in the upcoming fiscal year. The fiscal deficit target saw a slight improvement, dropping…

Munawar Faruqui has addressed the allegations labeling him as the ‘fixed winner’ of Bigg Boss 17, asserting that he cannot alter others’ opinions and has no desire to do so. The winner of Bigg Boss 17, Munawar Faruqui, has commented on accusations suggesting that the season’s outcome was predetermined. During an interview with ETimes, the stand-up comedian was questioned about being called a ‘fixed winner.’ Faruqui urged critics to watch the entire season, emphasizing the scrutiny he faced. He acknowledged that, previously, he may have wanted to change people’s perceptions about him, but he now accepts that changing their opinions…

In Shark Tank India Season 3, there won’t be just one or two, but a total of 12 new judges. The surprising revelation has even left the former and much-adored judge, Ashneer Grover, astonished. In a playful manner, he teased the show, questioning if auditions were already underway for season 4.Up until now, Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal, OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal, and Inshorts CEO Azhar Iqubal have made their inaugural appearances on the show. In the upcoming episode, Radhika Gupta is poised to make her debut, and subsequent episodes will feature Varun Dua and Ronnie Screwvala. Here’s a comprehensive guide…

A Noida-based BPO employee, identified as Jay Krishna Kumar Mehta from Supaul in Bihar, was apprehended for allegedly making a false bomb threat in an attempt to delay his flight from Darbhanga in Bihar to Delhi due to running late, as per police reports on Saturday. The SpiceJet flight in question had already taken off by the time Mehta made the call. Upon landing at the IGI airport in Delhi, the passengers were evacuated, and the aircraft was subjected to a thorough search in an isolated bay. No evidence of a bomb was found, leading to the dismissal of the…

Lakshya Chauhan, the 24-year-old son of Delhi Police’s Assistant Commissioner Yashpal Singh, met a tragic end during a trip to a wedding in Haryana. The young lawyer from Tis Hazari court was allegedly pushed into a canal in Haryana by his friends Vikas Bhardwaj and accomplice Abhishek, stemming from an ongoing financial disagreement.The unfortunate incident unfolded on Monday when Mr. Chauhan, accompanied by Bhardwaj and Abhishek, went to attend a wedding in Sonepat. When he did not return the next day, ACP Yashpal Singh filed a missing complaint, prompting a search operation. As the investigation progressed, it came to light…