A popular internet trend involves steeping banana peels in vinegar for various home remedies. While banana peels offer nutrients and vinegar has antibacterial properties, combining them in this manner lacks scientific backing. Image Credits: Google Gemini The kitchen counter has stealthily transformed into an improvised laboratory for experimenting with one of the internet’s most favoured…
How so ever hard we may try to normalise pregnancy, there is no denying that it brings about a momentous change in a woman’s body. From hormones to blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and all vital organs- almost every system is affected during pregnancy because the body is adapting to support the growth of a…
Berry overnight oats There is something quietly reassuring about a breakfast that asks for almost no effort in the morning yet delivers steady energy for hours. Berry overnight oats do exactly that. They lean on the natural sweetness of fruit rather than added sugar, while oats and chia seeds bring fiber that slows digestion and…
“My eldest one is the most responsible one…” we’ve often seen parents praising their first born for just being the eldest. Many such children grow up like a role model to their younger siblings. That said, sometimes parents expect a little too much from the eldest one. While this sounds flattering to the younger ones,…
(Photo Credit: Shutterstock) For ages now, parrots have caught the attention of people through their unique knack for replicating speech. Parrots can mimic sounds so well that they end up sounding like they’re actually conversing with someone. Even as such, although their vocalizing is commendable, it’s essential to differentiate imitation from linguistic comprehension. The truth…
In a recent and significant update, rail travel in Jammu & Kashmir is all set to transform with the launch of new Vande Bharat Express service between Jammu and Srinagar. According to an update published on newsonair.gov.in, the Ministry of Railways said that the train will launch on April 30. This is one of the…
While purple brinjal is popular for smoking baingan bharta, green brinjal suits well for stir-fry and dry sabzi preparations. Each type differs from the others in flavour, number of seeds, softness, and cooking characteristics. When it comes to preparing bharta, fry, or sabzi at home, one should consider the differences between the two types and…
There are moments online that stop people cold, not because they are dramatic, but because they are painfully plain. A small child says something so unguarded, so quietly devastating, that it lands like a weight in the chest. In this case, a 4-year-old boy, asked who he likes to play with most, answers in a…
Yes, but in a realistic way. Soy foods won’t magically regrow hair overnight. What they do is support your body with the nutrients it needs so your hair can grow properly and stay stronger. Hair growth is slow. You won’t notice changes in a week or two. But over time, when your body consistently gets…
S. Sreesanth aka Shanthakumaran Nair Sreesanth is a name that will be remembered for many reasons. Former India pacer, Sreesanth’s cricketing career swung between fame, glory and controversy. A significant member of India’s historic 2007 ICC World Twenty20 and 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup-winning squads, the sportsman was noted for his aggressive on-field persona. He…