15 common mistakes that can attract snakes to your yard and garden (AI-generated image) A garden can look perfectly ordinary and still offer a snake almost everything it needs. Tall grass provides cover. A pile of firewood creates a dark place to hide. A bird feeder scattered with seeds can bring mice into the yard, … Read more
For generations, fenugreek has had a familiar place in Indian kitchens- and in many families, it has also been part of postpartum traditions. New mothers are often advised to eat methi laddoos, drink fenugreek preparations or add the seeds to their diet with the belief that they can help increase breast milk.The idea is not … Read more
He keeps playing while his face and neck visibly swell: The little-known condition that can appear in wind-instrument players (AI generated image) A video doing the rounds on social media captures one such moment. A man is seen playing a wind instrument at what appears to be a function. He continues performing, but something unusual … Read more
Serow- Mizoram’s state animal (Photo via Canva) A 41-year-old man was arrested in Mizoram’s Kolasib district for poaching and killing a serow, locally known as ‘saza’, the state animal of Mizoram. According to officials of the Environment, Forests and Climate Change Department, the accused, identified as R.T. Thanga, a resident of Kawnpui Hmarveng locality, was … Read more
Few foods have a more intimidating reputation than Japanese fugu. The pufferfish contains tetrodotoxin, a potent neurotoxin, meaning preparation requires specialised knowledge. Historically, poisoning made the fish genuinely dangerous, and authorities including Toyotomi Hideyoshi banned its consumption at different points. Today, properly prepared fugu is a celebrated Japanese delicacy.
विटामिन की कमी से नींद की कमी (Designed By Magnific) The issue of hairlessness is one of the most prevalent well-being complaints by people of any age. The causes of acne and the many factors that are thought to trigger it, such as stress, hormonal changes, genetics and environmental factors, are also to be blamed, … Read more
Dundiraj Ganpati Mandir (Photo: pilgrimdata.in) Stepping inside old temples gives a different energy; these places hold centuries of history where our ancestors set foot, and the walls speak for years of tradition and practices.One such story is about the Dundiraj Ganpati Mandir, located in the narrow lanes of Vadodara’s old Wadi area, which most of … Read more
The freedom struggle was fought in streets, prisons, fields and public squares, but resistance also found its way into Indian kitchens. As the Swadeshi movement gathered momentum, everyday choices about what people bought, cooked and consumed became political statements. Imported sugar was rejected, salt became the centre of a mass civil disobedience campaign, and even … Read more
AI-generated image via Canva Kitchen grease stains and spots are among the most annoying problems in the household, some of them being so stubborn that they cannot be removed easily.We often end up spending hours removing this kitchen dirt, rubbing and scrubbing the surfaces and using all sorts of chemicals, sprays, and cleaning agents.But what … Read more
“Train wali vibe nahi aa rahi “ India’s new overnight Vande Bharat Express is impressing travellers not just for its speed, but also for its modern interiors, upgraded amenities and hotel-like experience. Recently a travel vlogger Saina Saiwan (@sainasaiwan), shared her experience on Instagram. She travelled on the Vande Bharat Sleeper and called it an … Read more