Miners at work in Panna (Instagram) Did you know that by just paying ₹200, you can lease a small patch of diamond mine in Panna, Madhya Pradesh and can spend weeks digging through its soil. If you are lucky and discover a diamond or two, it could change your life forever! No, this is not…
The monsoon in India brings its usual mix of relief and chaos, cooler evenings, flooded streets, and for a lot of households, an uninvited visitor slithering in from the rising water and waterlogged burrows outside. Snakes are pushed out of their natural hiding spots during heavy rain and often end up seeking shelter exactly where…
Sometimes the 4 pm craving is simply a sign that you have not eaten enough fresh food during the day. Apples, oranges, guavas, pears and bananas are convenient options that require very little preparation. If you find fruit alone does not keep you full, pair it with a small handful of nuts. The combination of…
A little extra oil can transform a perfectly cooked dish into something that feels heavy, greasy, and difficult to digest. Whether it is a curry with a thick layer of oil on top, fried vegetables that have absorbed too much fat, or a rich gravy that has become excessively greasy, there is no need to…
A Nagpur-based etiquette coach has landed in the middle of an online debate after showing people how he believes dosa should be eaten at a restaurant.In a video shared by Western Wings Spoken English on Instagram/Facebook, the coach reaches for a fork and spoon instead of eating the dosa with his hands.He folds the dosa…
Malai kofta is one of the most indulgent vegetarian dishes in Indian cuisine, with soft, delicately spiced koftas swimming in a rich, creamy gravy. The contrast between the crisp exterior of the koftas and the silky sauce makes it especially satisfying when you are craving something luxurious and substantial. How to make: Mix mashed potato…
Representative Image via Canva When the sun beats down on your windows for hours at a stretch, even a well-ventilated home can start to feel like an oven by mid-afternoon.Even though air conditioning helps, it also results in long electricity bills quickly, and not everyone has it running in every room.That’s why so many people…
DIY home hack: How aluminium foil can help you check moisture on damp walls That damp patch creeping across a bedroom wall raises an annoying question most people can’t answer just by looking at it: is this simply humidity condensing on a cold surface, or is water actually working its way through the wall from…
Neem Karoli Baba (Photo: @Dharmsena_1) Some words linger a little longer and touch those parts of our hearts and minds where ordinary advice cannot reach.Such are the words of Neem Karoli Baba, popularly known as Maharaj ji, a 20th-century Guru and qa devoted follower of Lord Hanuman, who has guided numerous Westerners and big names…
How to tell if cinnamon is real or fake: 6 simple checks you can do at home (PC: AI Generated) Cinnamon may look like a simple kitchen spice, but not every product sold under the name has the same identity. The two most familiar types are Ceylon cinnamon, or Cinnamomum verum, often called ‘true cinnamon’,…
