A 60-year-old Indian man living in the UAE had no idea that a fish bone he accidentally inhaled while eating would cause him trouble for the next two months. What seemed like an unfortunate incident at mealtime turned into a prolonged health problem, with the man struggling with coughing, chest congestion and difficulty breathing.Doctors eventually…
What to pair your favourite dal with? Who doesn’t like a bowl of rice and their favourite dal? That warm comforting bowl is the ultimate comfort food. But for people living with diabetes or insulin resistance, comfort can come with hefty consequences.White rice is rich in starch that the body can digest relatively quickly. Eating…
Everyone dreams of who their kid would be when they grow up. A doctor, an artist, a footballer, the next big name in science? And despite what profession they end up in, you want them to be the star of that field. And, what name is better for your star; the one that literally means…
German man’s love for dosa and filter coffee in Bengaluru wins the internet, with users joking, ‘Aadhaar card approved by government’ A German man’s love for a popular South Indian meal has caught the attention of social media users, with some joking that he has become a local. His Instagram post offers a glimpse into…
5 things you should check before accepting a parcel delivery Your phone rings, the delivery agent is downstairs and your parcel has finally arrived. You collect the package and get on with your day without giving it much thought.But what if the parcel is damaged, the payment amount is wrong or the package is not…
Imagine a woman standing in front of two racks of sarees. One carries the unmistakable appeal of a luxury label, its name promising exclusivity before she has even touched the fabric. The other holds a handwoven saree in a slightly uneven shade of indigo, with tiny variations in its weave that reveal the human hands…
5 mistakes people make when throwing away old bills and receipts Your wallet is full of shopping receipts, a drawer is overflowing with old bills and you can barely remember why you saved half of them. The easiest solution seems to be throwing everything away.But hold on. Some receipts may be useless, while others could…
Optical illusions are mind-bending images that trick the brain and eyes into believing what a person sees first, and it happens that despite the many objects hidden in the image, the human eye catches one of those, sometimes due to the thoughts, focus, and perspective of the person seeing the image.Photo: Bright Side Have you…
The ocean, rivers and the sea have long symbolised beauty, freedom, depth and the mysteries of nature. For parents searching for a baby girl name inspired by water, these natural wonders offer plenty of meaningful choices. From names associated with the vastness of the ocean to those inspired by flowing rivers, sea nymphs and precious…
The chutney with your momos and samosas may not be so red anymore. The chutney with your momos may not be so red anymore. The fiery red chutney with your momos and samosas, that watered your mouth before you even had a bite is now getting a makeover.Uttar Pradesh’s Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA)…
