‘India has a different rulebook’ The smallest everyday habits often say the most about a place. They are not written in guidebooks or taught before moving to a new country. Instead, they become part of daily life over time. That is what a Polish woman living in India has highlighted through a recent Instagram post…
Contrary to popular opinion, no single country can claim exclusive ownership of biryani. Historians generally agree that the dish as we know it today is the result of centuries of cultural exchange, with its earliest roots in ancient Persia and its true evolution taking place in the Indian subcontinent. Scroll down to read more… Source…
With several months still left in the year, many of us are already thinking about what we want to change, improve, or leave behind. The goals we set at the beginning of the year may have shifted, some plans may not have worked out, and some experiences may have left us carrying more than we…
Optical illusions and brain teasers trick the mind into believing what they see at first, among the many hidden elements present in the image, based on a person’s mindset. And while some brain teasers ask you to solve a puzzle, this one asks you to play matchmaker! Carefully notice the elements as you glance at…
‘Your salary isn’t the problem’ For many people, the end of the month comes with the same question: Where did all the money go? While salaries often become the focus whenever savings are discussed, a Bengaluru content creator believes the answer may lie elsewhere. In a video that is now getting attention on Instagram, he…
Fermented foods have become a staple in conversations around gut health, from kombucha and kefir to kimchi and sauerkraut. But another ingredient is quietly attracting attention: fermented chickpea water. Whether it is the liquid left behind after cooking chickpeas (known as aquafaba) or chickpea water intentionally fermented with beneficial bacteria, some people believe it could…
Retirement-friendly cities of India (Canva) If you thought retirement is about slowing down, you were wrong. It is about choosing a place that offers quality of life, better healthcare, pleasant weather and safety. With India’s senior citizen population expected to reach nearly 347 million by 2050, according to the United Nations, retirement-friendly cities are becoming…
‘I felt like I unlocked a secret version of adult life’ The conversation around work from home is once again finding space on social media. While some people enjoy the routine of going to the office, others continue to say that remote work helps them strike a better balance between their jobs and personal lives….
Indian cooking developed tadka long before laboratories could explain why it worked. Today, research supports many of those age-old culinary instincts. A comprehensive review published in Frontiers in Nutrition (2022) notes that curcumin, turmeric’s primary bioactive compound, is fat-soluble and has better bioavailability when consumed with dietary fats. This aligns with the traditional practice of…
An Indian woman living in London reveals why she would never return for a corporate job in her home country. Jasleen Kaur, a Delhiite and dual-qualified solicitor (India and England & Wales), says she is done with Indian corporate culture. After working as a legal professional in London for two years, where it is normal…