Author: Ashesh Ale

The Mezcal Old Fashioned is the darling of the cocktail world, with its smoky twist on the classic Old Fashioned. Mezcal swaps in for whiskey in most recipes and reposado tequila is added-just at the peak of its flavor curve-to round out this bold and only somewhat sweet sipper. It is also variously described as an Oaxacan Old Fashioned or Oaxaca Old Fashioned. The drink is named for the famous Mexican state with the same name, because it is the origin of mezcal production, and the rich history of this spirit shows in every sip. What is Mezcal? Reposado tequila…

In the Nepalese remote highlands, there is a type of honey called mad honey, with powerful psychoactive properties, which kept people in its wake for centuries. This is a special product from the Himalayan giant honeybee-apis dorsata laboriosa, gathering nectar from rhododendron flowers. The distinctive reddish color of this honey and its slightly bitter taste distinguish it from all other types of honey. Because of the interesting side effects it causes, this honey stirs interest among the people from all over the world. What Is Mad Honey? Grayanotoxins are the natural neurotoxins found in some rhododendron species’ nectars, like Rhododendron…

Japan is witnessing a significant electoral event today as voters head to the polls in a snap election that could reshape the country’s political landscape. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who took office on October 1, faces his first major test as he seeks to secure a stable majority for his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). With control of the House of Representatives at stake, the election will determine whether Ishiba’s administration can continue pursuing its policies or face stronger opposition in parliament. Background: Why the Snap Election? The snap election decision came within weeks after Ishiba had taken over the party…

On October 26, 2024, SpaceX launched 22 Starlink satellites as part of its Starlink Group 10-8 mission-another milestone in its aggressive efforts to flesh out its satellite internet network. Launch happened at 5:47 p.m. EDT from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and marked a major moment for the Space Coast, now boasting an impressive 73 orbital rocket launches thus far in 2024. That number not only tops last year’s record of 72 launches but also shows space exploration is increasingly dependent upon Florida as its central launching hub. Launch Details The satellites were launched in LEO…

 Rohini Godbole is the recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri award from the Indian Government in 2019 for her pathbreaking contribution to particle physics. Born in Pune in 1952, Godbole completed her schooling from Huzurpaga School, followed by higher education at IIT Bombay and Stony Brook University in New York, where she received her doctorate in 1979. She was defined by her career at the Centre for High Energy Physics at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, where she had served as a professor for over two decades. A Life of Scientific Excellence Godbole first attended SP College in Pune,…

TALISAY, Philippines — The remnants of Tropical Storm Trami have left the Philippines to deal with one of the deadliest and most damaging weather systems to hit the country this year. The death toll and number of missing rose to 126 — 85 confirmed dead and 41 still missing, according to the country’s disaster-response agency. Heavy rain from the storm has caused severe flooding and landslides which have left communities cut off and complicated rescue operations. Unprecedented rain overwhelmed flood defenses. On Saturday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. toured the affected areas, particularly those hit by heavy rainfall. For some provinces,…

 Tommy Robinson has once again become the source of public unrest following his jailing ahead of a significant London protest by his supporters. His arrest comes just days before the scheduled “Unite the Kingdom” march, which aimed at garnering support for him and highlighting his claims of being silenced for speaking against immigration into the UK.Robinson, 35, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was arrested at the High Courts behest on suspicion of contempt of court and has been charged with a separate offence of failing to provide the PIN for his mobile phone during a stop at the border…

Walking pneumonia, a milder form of pneumonia caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae, is making a strong comeback in the U.S., with children being the most affected group. After a significant drop in respiratory infections during the pandemic, the illness is now spreading quickly, especially among kids aged 2 to 4. The CDC has recently issued a warning about this uptick, which has caught the attention of parents and doctors alike. Why Are Cases Increasing Now? Physicians have been experiencing a remarkable increase in the incidence of walking pneumonia this year- seven times the quantity, based on positive diagnoses for…

NASA reported that an astronaut was hospitalized following his return from a prolonged sojourn on the International Space Station. The astronaut was taken to Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola for evaluation after “a medical issue” appeared shortly after arrival; his name has not been released. The astronaut is in stable condition but remains under medical professionals’ observation as a precautionary measure.The astronaut was the member of a four-man crew returning from the ISS via a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, which actually marked the end of an almost eight-month mission that kicked off with two extra months more than scheduled with a…

YouTube has announced the official launch of the YouTube Shopping affiliate program in India, a strategic move to raise the bar on the shopping experience for Indian consumers. It will further open up new opportunities for creators to diversify their earnings and allow viewers to have seamless product discovery through their favorite content creators. It will begin first with a collaboration with two of the largest e-commerce players in India: Flipkart and Myntra.The YouTube Shopping affiliate program is all about equipping the eligible creator to tag products in their videos, thus facilitating viewers to buy directly from the retailer’s website.…