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…
There’s a particular kind of appeal to a short baby name, easy to say, easy to spell, and yet somehow still carrying the weight of an entire meaning behind it. For a lot of expecting parents, the search for the perfect name eventually circles back to exactly this sweet spot, something compact and modern-sounding that…
Dragon fruit contains a genuinely impressive concentration of antioxidant compounds, including betalains, flavonoids, and hydroxycinnamates, all of which help the body neutralise free radicals responsible for cellular damage over time. Betalains, in particular, are the pigments responsible for the fruit’s vivid colour, and research suggests they may offer additional anti-inflammatory benefits beyond their antioxidant properties….
For travellers looking beyond sightseeing and traditional experiences, festivals can offer a completely different way of understanding a place, its people and its culture. Across the globe, there are several festivals which celebrate animals. These animals are at the centre of celebrations that combine religion, farming, folklore, history and local identity.On this note, let’s have…
Woman quits ‘dream job’ at Deloitte to become content creator A job can be a major part of a person’s life, but it does not always decide what comes next. Career paths can change as people discover new interests, take up different opportunities or simply realise that their earlier plans no longer fit.A LinkedIn post…
