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From Rs 5 to Rs 25: Mumbai’s 30-year-old stall draws long queues for oversized vada pavs. How a humble milk bar transformed into an iconic city hotspotAram Vada Pav, a Mumbai institution, has become a culinary landmark, drawing crowds with its generously sized, perfectly fried potato fritt...
In the 1930s, workers clearing plantation land in Costa Rica accidentally revealed mysterious stone spheres from a buried pre-Columbian worldGiant stone spheres were found in southern Costa Rica during the 1930s and 1940s. These spheres were part of a larger settlement network in...
Roughly 60 kms from Chennai, this lake turns pink with flamingos in summer. April is the best time to see themPulicat Lake in Tamil Nadu transforms into a spectacular pink canvas each April as flamingos descend upon the country's second-largest brac...
Why do we celebrate National Safety Day? What is this year's theme, its history and significance?National Safety Day 2026: India is observing National Safety Day 2026 on March 4, 2026. National Safety Day is observed to promote safety a...
Why is Google celebrating idli with a Doodle today?Google honored the iconic South Indian dish idli with a special doodle, showcasing its rich cultural and culinary legacy. The artwork depic...
Inside Elvis Presley’s disturbing diet that may have played a role in his tragic deathElvis Presley, the King of Rock 'n' Roll, lived an outsized life that extended to his unusual eating routines. His “disturbing” diet, havin...
How India's 5,000-year-old 'kadali phalam' became the banana we know todayBananas, originating from ancient India over 5,000 years ago, spread globally thanks to figures like Alexander the Great and Arab traders. ...
Banana artwork worth Rs 52 crores eaten by crypto boss just to prove a pointCrypto entrepreneur Justin Sun made headlines by fulfilling his quirky promise to eat the $6.2 million (Rs 52,45,89,440) banana artwork, Co...
Sobhita-Naga Chaitanya's wedding rituals will be traditional and old-school. How long will the ceremony be?Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya will wed on December 4. The ceremony will be a traditional Telugu event at Annapurna Studios. It will ...
A Rs 5 banana sells for Rs 50 crore in art auction. What is so special and who bought it?A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million at a Sotheby's auction. Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun bought the artwork title...
Naga Chaitanya-Sobhita wedding: 'Made In Heaven' star's bridal saree to honour Telugu heritage?Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala are preparing to tie the knot on December 4. For this momentous occasion, Sobhita has opted for a clas...
Naga Chaitanya-Sobhita Dhulipala’s wedding invite goes viral; baby blue card features white cow motif, comes with gift hamperThe wedding card showcases detailed depictions of temple bells, brass lamps, banana leaves, and a white cow, all rich with significance in ...
Onam 2024: Steps and rituals to celebrate the festivalOnam, a significant festival for Malayalees, is celebrated with devotion in Kerala. It features cultural events like boat races, dances, an...
IPO-bound Ather Energy responds after backlash over Chapatti in Onam Sadhya: 'no Malayalees were hurt'Ather Energy faced criticism for including chapatti in its Onam Sadhya celebration at its Bengaluru office. The company humorously clarifie...
Onam 2024: Dates, significance, and rituals of Kerala's harvest festivalOnam 2024: Onam, a 10-day festival in Kerala, celebrates the harvest season and the return of King Mahabali. The festival features traditio...
How Beyond Snack is transforming the snacking landscapeFrom the outset, Beyond Snack understood the importance of branding in instilling trust and creating long-term value for stakeholders. The ...
Gap shares jump 30% to extend months-long bet on new CEO's revival effortIf current gains hold, shares will have nearly doubled since late July after the former Mattel executive was appointed to revive the once s...
Navratri Day 4: Who is Maa Kushmanda? This Durga avatar is said to have created the universe ... just with a smile!Let us get to know about this mysterious, eight-handed avatar of Goddess Durga who is said to dwell inside the sun!
Time to move over, mango; it’s a banana republicWhile grapes continued to be the sweetest fruit for Indian traders, with shipments worth more than Rs 2,400 crore in 2020-21, according to ...
How tissue culture is helping Bengal’s banana productionEnhanced tissue cultured banana production in West Bengal can be attributed to the initiative taken by the Kolkata-based Jalans of the Keve...