Indian vegetarian food is hardly limited to dal, sabzi and paneer. Across the world, other cuisines have built equally comforting dishes around lentils, chickpeas, potatoes, aubergines, beans, rice and plenty of spice. Many of these dishes use familiar ingredients but bring them together in completely different ways. The surprise is how easily some of these…
Spain’s Environment Ministry has ordered an investigation into the likely shooting of a rare Iberian orca that was filmed swimming with wounds to its dorsal fin, Deputy Prime Minister Sara Aagesen said on Friday. “The oldest orca in the Strait of Gibraltar has appeared with marks compatible with pellets” fired from a shotgun this week,…
You can, but you don’t have to. If you like your dal looking clear and smooth, skim the foam during the first few minutes of boiling. If you are cooking dal for an everyday meal and don’t mind the appearance, you can simply let it cook.The more important steps are washing the dal properly, using…
There was a time when getting a follow request from a coworker could feel completely normal. You met at work, chatted during lunch, exchanged Instagram handles and moved on. But for many Gen Z workers, that simple social media connection can now come with a surprisingly long pause. Do I actually want my colleague seeing…
Epsom salt for plants: How to use it for tomatoes, roses, houseplants, and lawns ( PC: AI Generated) Epsom salt has become a popular gardening staple, especially among people looking for simple ways to care for plants at home. It is a naturally occurring compound of magnesium and sulphate, and gardeners use it as a…
One of the most important lessons a boy can learn is that no simply means no. A woman may say no to a plan, a request, a relationship, an invitation, or something that makes her uncomfortable. Her decision does not need to be explained, debated, or taken personally. Children learn this by watching the adults…
There is something about a grandparent telling a child a story that feels almost old-fashioned now. It could be the story of how a parent behaved as a child, the family’s first home, a difficult time the grandparents lived through, a funny mistake someone made decades ago or simply, “When I was your age…”At the…
Quote of the day by Elon Musk (AP photo) Most of us have had a job, or at least a set of tasks at the office, where we were told what to do but never really told why it was important. It’s a strange kind of demotivation, doing work without understanding its purpose.That disconnect is…
How to open a coconut without a hammer: 5 easy methods to crack the shell at home ( PC: AI Generated) A whole coconut can seem almost impossible to open without brute force. Its shell is hard and thick. The fruit inside is soft and full of water. Yet there is no need for a…
You walk into a hospital or doctor’s office expecting it to be one of the cleanest places around. And in many ways, it is. Floors are mopped, equipment is disinfected, and staff follow strict hygiene protocols. But there is a slightly uncomfortable reality: some of the things you casually touch while waiting for your appointment…
