Don't waste used aluminium foils. 7 ways it can be used to save your kitchen time and effortsUsed aluminium foil does not always belong in the trash. Clean and intact foil sheets can be reused around the kitchen in several practical...
13 Jul, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Jr NTR's co-actress was 'forced' to quit the industry. Years later, she moved to Goa with her family. Now, Sameera Reddy's kids are learning life beyond textbooksActress Sameera Reddy has traded the film world for a serene life in Goa. A short vacation transformed into a permanent move, focusing on n...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
Why bananas ripen so quickly, and the trick that may slow it downBananas ripen quickly due to ethylene gas. A new method uses aluminum foil to wrap banana stems, limiting gas release and slowing ripening....
08 May, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
Craving sweets, salty snacks? Top nutritionist shares health signals your body sends that you should not ignoreSudden food cravings often signal more than just indulgence. Nutritionist Lovneet Batra explains common urges. Sweet cravings might mean lo...
02 May, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
Can you make tasty foods from peels, roots, stems and leaves? The Bengali connection behind zero-waste cooking trendBengalis have long practiced zero-waste cooking. Food scraps are transformed into flavorful dishes. This tradition stems from historical fa...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
How to keep bananas fresh for weeks without turning blackBananas ripen quickly due to ethylene gas. Simple tricks can slow this process. Wrapping stems in foil or plastic helps. Keep bananas away ...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Most People Toss This Kitchen Scrap But Its Plant Gold That Can Boost Growth FastBanana peels, once discarded as waste, are now recognized as a potent source of nutrients for plant growth. Research highlights their rich ...
10 Apr, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
People Are Putting Banana Peels in Their Peace Lily Pots: Does It Actually Work?A simple gardening trick is gaining traction online. Many gardeners are using banana peels as a natural fertilizer for their peace lilies. ...
13 Mar, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
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. ...
26 Mar, 2025, 02.11 PM IST
Bananas face threat from fungal disease. Details hereBananas are facing threat from a fungal disease known as Panama disease Tropical Race 4 (TR4).
03 Nov, 2023, 01.27 AM IST
How people celebrate boat festival in Odisha on Kartik PurnimaKartik Purnima is also known as the Boita Bandana or Boat festival in the state of Odisha. Men, women, and children celebrate the festival ...
08 Nov, 2022, 11.30 AM IST
Nike, Under Armour to close all US stores due to coronavirusUnder Armour will shutter all of its stores in North America from Monday for about two weeks, while Wisconsin-based apparel retailer Lands ...
16 Mar, 2020, 11.05 AM IST
How upcycling food scrap and cooking with kitchen leftovers is giving a new spin to sustainabilityCooking with food scraps is moving out of home kitchens to lifestyle gatherings.
16 Jul, 2018, 10.35 AM IST
When the lord of nature turned greenThe awareness about using eco-friendly materials instead of plaster of paris (PoP) and thermacol appears to be spreading, albeit slowly, as...
11 Sep, 2013, 02.01 AM IST
Nutritious banana candy likely to make way in Gujrat mid-day mealA nutritious candy rich in vitamins and iron made out of banana stem could be a part of the mid-day meal scheme for Gujarat.
05 Aug, 2013, 10.52 AM IST
- Northeast misses its charming palate
It’s a craving that only gets stronger with distance. Northeasterners living in other parts of the country are always asking each other: Is...
05 Jun, 2012, 07.24 AM IST
- Organic farm and spice estate in backwaters of Kerala
Rupali Dean was treated to a traditional Syrian Christian feast when she visited an organic farm and spice estate in the backwaters of Kera...
15 Apr, 2010, 07.08 AM IST