Few things are more disappointing than reaching for a loaf of bread only to find that it has become dry, hard or slightly stale. Whether it is homemade bread, sourdough or a store-bought loaf, keeping it soft for several days can be tricky. One simple kitchen trick involves something most households already have in the…
It’s not easy to switch careers! But a young girl from Himachal Pradesh left her air hostess training to become a truck driver. Meet 25-year-old Neha Thakur who chose a career path few would have expected. After graduating, she worked briefly in the aviation sector and today, she spends her days behind the wheel of…
While seeds and nuts can contribute protein, they work best as additions rather than the entire protein source. A bowl built around Greek yoghurt, cottage cheese or paneer, with seeds sprinkled on top, is more likely to provide a meaningful protein contribution than fruit topped with a small handful of seeds alone. The simplest formula…
A four-year-old boy named Keshav, a resident of Pannu Vihar in Jalandhar and the son of a labourer, was abducted on Thursday, September 17, while playing with friends in his own locality, according to reports by local news. The incident occurred around 2 pm, when two men riding a scooter took the child away from…
For this dal tadka, you will need 1 cup dhuli toor dal (split skinless pigeon pea), soaked for 20 minutes and drained, along with salt to taste, ½ teaspoon hing, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, 2 tablespoons ghee, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, 1 medium chopped onion and 1 small chopped tomato. The…
A faded report card, a colourful drawing made with uneven crayons or a tiny note written in a child’s handwriting may seem like ordinary pieces of paper. But for many parents, throwing them away can feel surprisingly difficult. Even when children grow into adults, parents may continue to keep folders filled with schoolwork, drawings and…
For 22-year-old Snehal, being seen in public can sometimes mean dealing with stares, questions and cruel comments about her appearance. But behind the physical differences people notice first is a young woman with ambitions that she refuses to give up. Snehal, who shares her journey on Instagram through the account @swaggysnehal, has opened up about…
Bermudian Dollar, Bermuda There is a particular kind of end-of-holiday ritual every traveller knows. You empty your pockets, find a boarding pass you forgot to throw away, a café receipt you definitely did not need to keep, and somewhere between them, a few notes of foreign currency. Before you rush to exchange them, look again….
Morally grey anime characters are very interesting to watch. They blur the line between hero and villain and also make stories unpredictable. These characters make the weirdest mistakes, and you want to hate them too, but since they are written and presented in such a manner in a story, people end up becoming fans. If…
There is something quietly satisfying about starting the day with a glass of vivid green juice, watching sunlight catch its colour before the first sip even reaches your lips. Green juice has become something of a wellness staple over the past decade, championed by nutritionists, fitness enthusiasts, and home cooks alike for its ability to…
