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EFFECTIVE WAYS TO RIPEN TOMATOES
Bought peaches that are still hard? Put them in a paper bag to speed up ripening instead of refrigerating them- Florida's Ochopee post office is a 61.3-square-foot shed that once held irrigation pipe for a tomato farm; it has served three counties since a 1953 fire
- Bengaluru man used to make tiffin for his daughters. Years later, he became a MasterChef India finalist. How a father’s love for cooking set off a remarkable journey
- Put unripe tomatoes stem-side up in a paper bag with a few holes: The setup may help them ripen by keeping ethylene close to the fruitHarvested tomatoes can continue to ripen thanks to the ethylene gas they emit. For the best results, arrange them in a paper bag with venti...24 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- Global Market: BoE's Lombardelli says rates may need to rise if energy prices stay highBank of England Deputy Governor Clare Lombardelli said UK interest rates may need to rise if elevated energy prices persist and fuel broade...24 Sep, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
- Why are some pears supposed to be picked while they are still hard? Leaving them on the tree can make the flesh gritty, while indoor ripening gives better fruitFor optimal texture and flavor, pears should be harvested while still firm and green, as they undergo a unique ripening process. Unlike app...24 Sep, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- Put hard pears in a tightly closed paper bag: The gas they naturally release gets trapped inside and speeds up the ripening process that takes 7-10 daysTo enhance the flavor and texture of pears, it's important to note that they are usually harvested while still firm. For a speedy ripening ...24 Sep, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- Worsening El Nino threatens Asia with drought, potentially raising food prices globallyExperts warn that the current El Nino phenomenon could become one of the most intense in recorded history, raising alarms over possible dev...23 Sep, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
- McDonald’s turns its menu screens into a new money-making machineMcDonald’s is testing advertisements from other brands on digital menu screens at select US restaurants, seeking to turn customer wait time...22 Sep, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
- Wendy's founder Dave Thomas left school at 15. Decades later, he earned his high-school equivalency and created an award for studentsWendy’s founder Dave Thomas left school at age 15 and spent decades carrying the regret of never earning a high-school diploma. After build...21 Sep, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
- NASA sent seeds into space for nearly 6 years; after they returned, 132,000 experiment kits reached 3.3 million students in 30 countriesIn April 1984, NASA launched a satellite carrying 12.5 million tomato seeds into orbit to test how space radiation affects biological life....20 Sep, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
- In 2021, NASA sent 11 types of crop seeds outside the space station for 8 months; after their return, scientists tested whether they could still growThe 2021 NASA seed experiment ultimately demonstrates why some of the most important space discoveries can begin with objects that appear r...19 Sep, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
- How to keep lemons fresh for weeks? Try these simple kitchen storage tips to make whole and cut lemons last longerLemons, a versatile kitchen essential, can maintain their freshness through proper storage techniques. For lemons intended for use within a...19 Sep, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
- Meet Peg Davis, a Virginia schoolteacher handed just 4 tomato seeds by a ninth-grader; nearly 50 years later, the heirloom tomato she saved lives onIn Virginia, gardener Peg Davis has dedicated nearly fifty years to preserving a remarkable tomato variety. This commitment is a crucial re...18 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- Lay newspaper 2–3 layers thick around garden plants, then cover it with several inches of straw or compost; the paper blocks light while the top layer holds it downUsing newspaper as mulch provides a sustainable and cost-effective way to control weeds in gardens. This method involves layering newspaper...15 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- In 1984, NASA sent 12.5 million tomato seeds into orbit for nearly six years. After their return, 132,000 experiment kits were distributed across every US state and 30 countriesIn 1984, NASA sent 12.5 million tomato seeds into orbit for nearly six years. After their return, 132,000 experiment kits were distributed ...15 Sep, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
- The BRIC-a-brac khana Xi missedChinese President Xi Jinping and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed missed a significant BRICS dinner event. Their absence be...13 Sep, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
- California researchers mixed discarded tomato waste into soil and covered it for biosolarization. The decomposing food waste raised temperatures by about 2°C and created conditions that could help kill soil pestsCalifornia researchers explored an unusual way to reuse discarded tomato waste by mixing tomato pomace into soil for biosolarization. The d...09 Sep, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
- In 1997, NASA grew Brassica rapa on Mir for 122 days to test a full life cycle; seed-to-seed cycles succeeded, but space-grown seeds were smallerIn an exciting development, researchers have achieved seed-to-seed cycling of plants in microgravity environments, demonstrating gravity in...09 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- How to keep bananas fresh for longer: Try this simple kitchen hack to keep them fresh for longerBananas are known to ripen rapidly due to ethylene gas produced at their stems. By wrapping the stems in tin foil, you can effectively slow...07 Sep, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
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