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When Life Gives You Lemons - Make the Most of the Season

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Lemons and limes are among the most versatile seasonal fruits, available twice a year and often sold at affordable prices during peak harvest. Instead of letting them go to waste, they can be transformed into refreshing drinks, flavourful syrups, and long-lasting pickles that last for months. From classic nimboo pani to tangy lime pickle, here are simple ways to preserve and enjoy citrus all year round. Lime or Lemon Squash A ready-to-use concentrate that saves you the trouble of squeezing fresh lemons every time. Ingredients: 6 lbs lemon/lime juice 12 lbs sugar 12 lbs water 8½ grams potassium metabisulphite Method: Mix juice, sugar and water until the sugar fully dissolves. Dissolve potassium metabisulphite in warm water separately. Add it to the syrup and mix thoroughly. Pour into sterilised bottles and seal tightly. Ready to use after three weeks. Lime or Lemon Syrup Perfect for desserts, drinks, or drizzling over pancakes. Ingredients: 1 cup juice 3 cups sugar...
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India Nears Breakthrough as Single-Dose Dengue Vaccine Enters Final Trials

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As dengue cases surge worldwide, an Indian vaccine candidate has entered Phase III trials, raising hopes for one of the world’s first single-dose shots against the mosquito-borne disease. Final Phase Testing Underway Indian pharmaceutical firm Panacea Biotec has begun final-stage trials of its dengue vaccine candidate, DengiAll, after nearly 15 years of development. More than 10,000 volunteers across India are participating in the study, which is being overseen by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). If results are favourable, the vaccine could be rolled out as early as next year. “We will try to get this vaccine out there as soon as possible,” said Syed Khalid Ali, chief scientific officer at Panacea. Rising Global Threat According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly half of the world’s population is now at risk of dengue, with an estimated 100 to 400 million infections annually. India alone has recorded more than one million cases and at least 1,500 dea...
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South Africa, West Indies Clash in Crucial T20 World Cup Super Eight Showdown

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Unbeaten South Africa national cricket team will take on the West Indies cricket team today (Thursday) in a high-stakes Super Eight match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The encounter, scheduled to begin at 2:30pm in Ahmedabad, India, carries significant semi-final implications for both sides. Semi-Final Race Intensifies The West Indies head into the contest brimming with confidence after a commanding 107-run victory over Zimbabwe earlier this week. However, with a crucial final Super Eight fixture against India on Sunday, the Caribbean side must secure a win today to strengthen their chances of advancing. South Africa, meanwhile, are in a strong position. A victory in this match would virtually seal their place in the semi-finals, barring an unlikely sequence of results in the group. The Proteas are coming off an impressive win over India, where their middle-order batsmen delivered under pressure to post a competitive total. Fireworks Expected Both teams have displa...
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Tickets Go on Sale for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Semis and Final

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Tickets for the semifinals and final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup went on sale Tuesday, organisers confirmed in a press release. Fans can now book seats for: Semi-final 1 – March 4 Semi-final 2 – March 5 Final – March 8 Venue Details Semi-final 1 will follow a floating venue arrangement and will be held either at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo or Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Semi-final 2 is scheduled to take place at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Pakistan Qualification Scenario If Pakistan national cricket team qualify for the semifinals, they will play Semi-final 1 in Colombo on March 4. If Pakistan do not qualify, but Sri Lanka national cricket team qualify and are not drawn against India national cricket team, then Sri Lanka will play Semi-final 1 in Colombo. In all other scenarios — including a Sri Lanka vs India matchup — Semi-final 1 will be staged in Kolkata. Final Venue The final will be played in Colombo if Pakistan qualify. Otherwise, it will take place in Ahm...
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England defeat Pakistan to reach T20 World Cup semi-finals

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England booked their place in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals after Harry Brook led his side to a dramatic two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Super Eight fixture at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, on Tuesday. The victory, which marked England's second in as many matches in the Super Eights, helped them become the first team to qualify for the semi-finals of the ongoing 20-team tournament as they consolidated top spot in Group 2 with four points. Set to chase a 165-run target, the two-time champions amassed the target for the loss of eight wickets and five balls to spare, courtesy of Brook's captain's knock. The Three Lions had a contrasting start to their innings as Shaheen Shah Afridi struck thrice, dismissing Phil Salt (zero), Jos Buttler (two) and Jacob Bethell (eight), inside five overs with just 35 runs on the board. But Brook stood his ground firm and kept the scoreboard ticking singlehandedly as he registered one-sided part...
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Pakistan Set 165-Run Target for England in Crucial Super 8 Clash

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Pakistan posted 164 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs against England cricket team in a high-stakes Super 8 Group 2 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Pallekele Stadium, Sri Lanka. The fixture carries major semifinal implications, with England eyeing qualification and Pakistan fighting to stay alive in the tournament. Farhan Leads the Charge After winning the toss, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha chose to bat first on what he termed a fresh surface. Early wickets dented Pakistan’s progress as Saim Ayub (7) and Salman Ali Agha (5) were dismissed cheaply, leaving the side at 27 for 2. Babar Azam steadied the innings alongside Sahibzada Farhan , adding 46 runs before Babar fell for 25. Farhan anchored the innings with a composed 63 off 45 balls, including seven fours and two sixes. He also stitched together a crucial 49-run partnership with Fakhar Zaman (25), taking Pakistan to 122 before wickets tumbled late in the innings. Quick dismissals of Usman Khan (8), Mohamm...
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Pakistan Face England in Crucial Super Eight Clash

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Pakistan are set to take on England cricket team in their second Super Eight match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup today, in a fixture that could define their semi-final ambitions. After a frustrating washout against New Zealand cricket team at the Premadasa Stadium, Pakistan return to action knowing that every match now carries knockout-level intensity. Group Situation England made a strong Super Eight statement by defending a modest total against Sri Lanka cricket team, climbing to the top of the group standings. Pakistan and New Zealand sit just behind with a point each, while Sri Lanka are yet to open their account. With the table finely balanced, today’s contest is effectively a virtual quarter-final in the race for the last four. Conditions in Kandy The match will be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, where conditions are expected to assist spin bowlers as the game progresses. The surface traditionally offers grip and turn under lights, poten...
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