Dr. Sujit PaulRosemary, a fragrant herb commonly used to flavour food, is finding renewed attention for its potential role in supporting memory, focus and overall brain health. The interest comes from both traditional use and emerging scientific research, although the evidence is still developing and rosemary should not be viewed as a substitute for medical…
There’s a particular kind of kitchen mystery that plays out in almost every home eventually: a baking sheet that started out gleaming and silver slowly turns into something dark, blotchy, and faintly sticky, no matter how carefully you wash it after every use. It’s tempting to assume something’s gone wrong, or that the pan’s simply…
We all love a good win. Whether it’s finishing a tough project, achieving a personal goal, or things going as planned. Being successful feels good through the process, and it deserves a moment of recognition. But if there’s one thing that separates people and companies who keep growing from those who come to a halt,…
Silverware in our kitchens adds the right touch of royalty, show, and purpose when used during festivals, religious worship, or generally while relishing food.But it often happens that when we take these utensils out for use, we notice that the lustrous and shiny silver is covered in tarnish, the black oxide layer formed over the…
When we talk about safaris, the mental picture is a familiar tiger or elephant emerging from tall grass or deer crossing a forest road. But the truth is most Indians are not aware that wild encounters are not always four-legged, they can also be crawling or slithering sometimes. Across Indian rainforests, mangroves and coastal landscapes,…
Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist, most popularly known for her deeply human poems and speeches on courage, identity, and resilience. Her words often help us relate personal pain and experiences to universal hope, calling us to see our own dignity and potential in the stories of others.Even though our…
When it comes to parenting, people often assume that children from wealthy families automatically learn better money habits. But money education is not really about how much a family earns. It is about what children are taught to do with money. A child does not need a large allowance or an expensive bank account to…
Take a walk inside most Indian kitchens a generation ago, and you would have found vinegar, lemon peels, and neem leaves doing the job that a dozen branded sprays do today.But somewhere along the way, that habit faded, replaced by spray bottles of chemical cleaners promising instant shine and stronger fragrance. But recently, this organic…
5 natural ways to keep lizards out of your home That quick, startled scramble when a lizard darts across the wall right as you walk into a room is a genuinely universal Indian household experience, and for a lot of people, it’s enough to make a cup of tea in the kitchen feel like a…
A child’s mistakes, marks, behaviour, or appearance should not become entertainment for a room full of people. Saying things such as “He is terrible at math” or “She never listens to me” in front of relatives may embarrass the child and damage their trust in the parent. If there is something you need to discuss…
