59 years old, 33 flavours: Pune's iconic sweet shop serves dessert drinks with real fruits, pulp and cream. They are neither ice cream nor milkshakesFor nearly 6 decades, Pune's Sujata Mastani has been delighting customers with its signature chilled delicacy. Neither a traditional milksh...
02 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Dealing with unbearable pain after you hit your head and develope a hematoma? Doc cautions against one common 'solution': 'You would effectively disable...'Unable to think straight because you are suffering excruciating pain from having hit your head? Dr M Shujat Rasool, an internal medicine sp...
02 Aug, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
8 Phrases employees use when they secretly want their boss to know they're ready to leaveThese phrases shouldn't be taken as definitive proof that someone is planning to leave their job. What matters more is the overall pattern,...
01 Aug, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Swedish proverb of the day on how to deal with a problem: 'A pillow is the best advisor'. A timeless lesson on handling life's challenges without rushingA Swedish proverb suggests sleeping on difficult decisions for better clarity. Rest allows emotions to settle and thoughts to organise effe...
01 Aug, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Greek philosopher Epicurus: ‘We should look for someone to eat and drink with before looking for something to eat and drink’Ancient philosopher Epicurus advised prioritizing companionship before meals. Modern life often emphasizes food ordering over meaningful hu...
01 Aug, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
Four groups representing Bhopal gas tragedy survivors allege sewage-contaminated water supplySurvivors claim Bhopal's civic body supplies sewage-contaminated drinking water. Many water samples tested positive for faecal coliform, in...
31 Jul, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Japan closed a century-old prison in 2017; its cellblocks have now become a luxury hotel where guests pay to sleep behind the original wallsHOSHINOYA Nara Prison, previously the Nara Juvenile Prison in Japan, has transformed into a luxury hotel that embraces and preserves its hi...
31 Jul, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Walked into a room and forgot why? Top Delhi nutritionist shares why brain fog happens and how to clear itOccasionally misplacing your keys or forgetting a name is perfectly normal, but persistent forgetfulness can make it harder to stay focused...
31 Jul, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Psychology explains why your brain wakes you just before your alarmYour brain anticipates waking by adjusting hormones and body temperature. This internal body clock, known as the circadian rhythm, regulate...
31 Jul, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
In 2012, snowmobilers found a car buried under about a meter of snow in Sweden; inside was a driver who had survived close to two months with little or no foodA Swedish man survived nearly two months trapped inside his snow-buried car. He was found alive in February 2012 after disappearing in Dece...
30 Jul, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
FSSAI's 'energy drink' crackdown sends distributors into panic modeDistributors are refusing to pick up existing energy drink stocks nationwide. This action has led to shortages of popular brands on retail ...
30 Jul, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Every winter, up to 15 people are isolated inside Antarctica’s Concordia Station for about nine months; brain scans found temporary gray matter changes linked to sleepResearch at Concordia Station reveals brain gray matter changes during isolation. These alterations are strongly linked to sleep quality an...
29 Jul, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Think diet sweeteners are harmless? Here's how they alter gut-brain signallingArtificial sweeteners, discovered by chance, offer temporary sugar relief for many individuals. Experts suggest long-term use can negativel...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Coca-Cola India set to enter zero-caffeine market; to introduce global brand Coke Zero-Caffeine Zero-SugarCoca-Cola India is preparing to launch Coke Zero-Sugar Zero-Caffeine with local manufacturing, marking a new phase in the cola wars as dema...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard slept on dirt floors, lived on $1 a day, ate dented cat food. And then gave away his $3 billion company.Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard once survived by sleeping on dirt floors, living on just $1 a day, and eating dented cat food. After build...
26 Jul, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Priyanka Chopra’s dietician reveals a spice mix, consisting of three common kitchen ingredients that can lower blood sugarCelebrity dietician Anjali Mukherjee recently took to Instagram to explain how a combination of just three spice powders can help you comba...
24 Jul, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Psychology says people who drink a lot of water everyday aren't just following a habit: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who drink a lot of water everyday aren't simply responding to thirst. Research suggests this habit may reflect plann...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.37 PM IST