A watermelon can look perfect on the outside and still disappoint once it is cut open. Smooth skin, an even shape and a bright green colour often attract shoppers first, yet those features do not always say much about what is happening inside. Experienced growers and market sellers tend to pay attention to different clues….
Mumbai is not new to monsoon floods and wildlife sightings after heavy rains. Every year, the capital of Maharashtra transforms into a city of misty lakes, overflowing with waterfalls. But this year, Powai Lake has become the talk of the town.The reason? Mugger crocodile. Social media is full of videos showing the crocodile, following days…
For devotees and spiritual travellers, visiting a Jyotirlinga is considered one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Hinduism. Although the Jyotirlinga temples are located at various corners of India, some of them can be easily grouped in one trip considering their proximity to each other or because of convenient connectivity. Combining them not only helps…
Police arrested a 65-year-old male had been illegally camping in an Arizona national forest for some years now, following reports that the campsite had accumulated almost 1,000 pounds of garbage.The federal court documents and U.S. Forest Service probable cause statements. The forest rangers found Mark Aaron Gatz in his illegal campsite at Tonto National Forest…
What happens when a traveller, that too a solo female traveller from India, decides to visit one of the world’s most controversial countries? Indian travel content creator Sharanya Iyer (@trulynomadly) travelled solo through Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, documenting her fascinating journey. She just not explored the country’s dramatic mountains, she also met locals to understand their culture,…
What many people now call “bone broth” is something Indian homes have quietly been making for decades. Chicken yakhni. Mutton soup. Slow-cooked stock. Different names, same idea. When bones are simmered for hours, they release collagen along with amino acids like glycine and proline. Your body breaks these down during digestion and uses them wherever…
Despite growing the same herbs, the role of each of them in the kitchen is different. Tulsi leaves are usually added to brewing of herbal teas or to preparations of Ayurvedic medicine. Pudina, on the contrary, is a widely used culinary herb. It is used to make various dishes, such as chutney, biryani, curry, raita,…
Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland follows a strict diet of whole foods and organ meats. He consumes approximately six thousand calories daily to fuel his powerful performances. Haaland also admits to enjoying Indian cuisine, specifically mentioning lamb chops and butter chicken. Garlic naan is another favorite dish which he enjoys indulging in. This revelation has delighted…
A traditional Kanjivaram saree is rarely seen as a contemporary art canvas. But according to publicly available exhibition material and artist accounts, Delhi-based contemporary artist Abhay Sehgal was invited to create a site-specific work for the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. Museums are seen as places where history is carefully preserved. Yet the most…
Matheo is a Spanish and French variation of Matthew and shares the meaning “Gift of God.” The name symbolises thankfulness, divine love and the happiness that accompanies a child’s arrival. It reflects the belief that every child is a treasured blessing whose life is a special gift. Names that mean “gift of God” carry a…