Should garlic be crushed or chopped? Science says it matters

Much of garlic’s scientific interest centres on allicin and related sulfur compounds.​Published in the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the review “Potential Health Benefit of Garlic Based on Human Intervention Studies: A Brief Overview” by Ansary et al. summarised evidence from human intervention studies showing that garlic and its bioactive compounds may have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, … Read more

Saina Nehwal: “Nowadays, parents are becoming a little softer”: Saina Nehwal on why she believes children should start sports early and why softness can make it harder for them

Saina Nehwal (Photo by Claus Fisker / Scanpix Denmark via Reuters) Every parent wants to see their child succeed. But how much should parents push? Should children be given complete freedom to choose their path, or does excellence require discipline that begins at home? Former world No. 1 badminton player Saina Nehwal believes there is … Read more

He recorded London’s iconic “Mind the gap” announcement before his death; when it was replaced, his wife visited the station everyday until his voice was restored |

Thousands of people in London take the metro every day. Lakhs of people hurry through London’s Underground stations, without even noticing the familiar phrase, “Mind the gap.” For most travellers, it is simply a regular announcement. But not for this old woman. At the Embankment Underground station, these three words carry deep emotion as they … Read more

Spiritual leader Gauranga Das says the most valuable employees don’t complain, they bring solutions |

Spiritual leader Gauranga Das says the most valuable employees don’t complain, they bring solutions Every workplace has that one colleague who has an opinion about everything. Spiritual leader Gauranga Das called out this exact dynamic in a recent LinkedIn post, arguing that people who actually offer solutions do more for a team than the ones … Read more

“Darr nahi lagta, akeli ghoomti ho?” A Pakistan border officer is left stunned after learning the woman biker has been travelling solo across the country for a month |

Solo female biker, Pakistan (Instagram) A very innocent conversation between a solo female biker and a border security officer in Pakistan is melting hearts. In an Instagram video, Pakistani adventure motorcyclist Zenith Irfan pulls up at a border security post while riding towards Islamabad. It was a standard document check at the border but the … Read more

How to store fresh pudina without a refrigerator: 7 easy and practical hacks that actually work

​Pudina holds a special place in Indian kitchens, cooling down chaas on a hot afternoon, lifting a simple chutney, and adding that unmistakable freshness to jaljeera and biryani alike. But it’s also one of the more delicate herbs to keep around, wilting and blackening within days if left carelessly on the counter. For households dealing … Read more