In a recent update, August 13 will see a full-dress rehearsal at Red Fort ahead of Independence Day celebrations. Commuters and travellers planning to move through central, north and east Delhi on Thursday must plan their journeys carefully and early as several traffic restrictions will be in place. The rehearsal is organised ahead of the…
Harsh Goenka breaks down Benne Dosa’s meteoric rise from a 12-seater to a Rs 350-crore brand A dosa business that started with just 12 seats is now being discussed in terms of a reported Rs 350-crore valuation. Benne’s rise has caught attention not only among food lovers but also in business circles, with industrialist Harsh…
If the word “high-protein” immediately makes you think of expensive supplements and protein shakes, it may be time to look back at the Indian kitchen. Many everyday ingredients already pack an impressive amount of protein. With a little planning, a wholesome dinner can easily provide more than 30g of protein without adding a scoop of…
Tightest cave in the world (Instagram) Imagine squeezing your way through the world’s narrowest or ‘tightest’ cave to reach a scenic waterfall! That is exactly what makes Wadi Al Shab one of Oman’s most thrilling natural wonders attracting adventure seekers from all over. A recent Instagram video shared by travel creator Aseel Awwad put the…
Big dogs are often assumed to be difficult or risky around children, but many giant breeds are known for their calm, patient and affectionate nature. Often called “gentle giants,” these dogs can be wonderful family companions and may be remarkably tolerant of the energetic behaviour of young children. However, their size also comes with certain…
Anand Mahindra wants to ‘teleport’ his family for this ‘Bahubali dosa’ Some food videos are hard to scroll past, especially when the dish itself takes up a large part of the table. A recent video from Kerala has caught attention for that reason, showing an unusually large dosa served with a spread of South Indian…
A monsoon outing in Maharashtra turned fatal for a tourist from Karnataka, after he was bitten by a deadly snake. The tragedy highlights a danger that is easy to overlook when tourists ignore the crevices and focus on waterfalls. As per a report by The Times of India, the victim was a 38-year-old tourist from…
It was an ordinary walk home from school in Tiruvannamalai, a small temple town in Tamil Nadu. Vinisha Umashankar was 12 years old. She was walking past a street ironing vendor, the kind of vendor most people walk past every day without a second thought, when she noticed something that stopped her completely. The vendor…
6 smart ways to reuse them at home That empty pickle jar sitting in your recycling pile, or the jam jar you rinsed out but couldn’t quite bring yourself to bin, is honestly one of the most versatile things sitting in most Indian kitchens without anyone realising it. Glass jars are sturdy, completely washable, don’t…
The Perseid meteor shower is back, and this year, skywatchers in the US have a particularly good reason to look up. The annual meteor shower reaches its peak overnight on August 12 into the early hours of August 13, with the timing lining up with a new Moon. That means there’ll be little to no…