Apple in halwa? Mumbai nutritionist shares healthy festive dessert recipe with only 180 calories per serveCelebrate the festive season with a wholesome twist on traditional sweets by trying a healthy halwa recipe. Renowned Mumbai nutritionist Va...
05 Sep, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Margaret Mead: “It is easier to change a man's religion than to change...”- American cultural anthropologist's striking observation about why food habits are so hard to change, our relationship with food and changing eating habitsThe quote of the Day by Margaret Mead “It is easier to change a man's religion than to change his diet” explores the meaning behind the Ame...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
15-year-old Tamil Nadu boy invented technology that would extend life of banana leaves from 3 days to 3 years for just 70 paise. His innovation saves 7 billion trees annuallyAt an age when most of his peers were busy playing video games, one youngster from Tamil Nadu noticed how banana leaves, one of the most in...
04 Sep, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
Don’t throw away your banana peels: This simple banana peel and water trick could give your plants a natural nutrient boostBanana peel, when diluted in water, contains a high concentration of minerals that plants require for optimal development. Likewise, this m...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
No chemicals, only banana peels and water: This simple gardening hack can be a natural fertiliser for your plantsUsing discarded banana peels as a natural fertilizer is an effective way to nourish your plants while being kind to the environment. Homema...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
17-year-old spends 40 nights searching mountains, finds rare snake that scientists confirmed as a new speciesA remarkable 17-year-old, Hu Jiahao, displayed unwavering commitment in his quest to uncover a new snake species in the rugged Kuocang Moun...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
In 1935, 175 rhesus monkeys escaped from a Long Island 'Jungle Camp'; they stopped a train, caused a power outage and raided fruit stands. Locals put out whiskey to catch them for cash bountiesIn 1935, an extraordinary incident unfolded as approximately 175 rhesus monkeys broke free from Frank Buck's Jungle Camp, wreaking havoc al...
03 Sep, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Janmashtami 2026 Recipes: From sabudana khichdi to makhana kheer; here are 10 vrat-friendly dishes to make at home during Krishna fastJanmashtami 2026 Recipes: During Janmashtami, devotees engage in fasting, reflecting their reverence for Lord Krishna's divine arrival. Amo...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Jack Daniel's maker misses sales estimates on weak consumer spendingBrown-Forman's first-quarter sales fell short of expectations, yet the company reaffirmed its annual financial goals. Economic worries from...
02 Sep, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
In 2024, South Dakota State University researchers turned banana peels into biodegradable film; it reached 31.3 MPa tensile strength and lost more than half its weight in moist soil within three weeksScientists at South Dakota State University have transformed banana peels into a plastic-like film that is biodegradable and breaks down in...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Aon strikes $17 billion deal for rival USI Insurance ServicesAon will purchase rival USI Insurance Services for seventeen billion dollars. This acquisition aims to strengthen Aon's position in the mid...
31 Aug, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
US election candidates turn on AI data centers as power bills, noise fuel angerData centers are now a key election issue across America. Rising electricity bills and noise pollution fuel voter anger against Big Tech co...
30 Aug, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
How to make rumali roti at home in 4 easy steps: Easy recipe for soft, thin and restaurant-style rotisTo create delicate and soft rumali rotis at home, start by preparing a pliable dough. Combine maida with water, knead it for about eight mi...
29 Aug, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Kareena Kapoor Khan’s dietician busts myths about ghee, rice and bananas, warns boycotting one of these foods can increase hair fallMost Indians have a weakness for rice, ghee and bananas. In the summer, having a plate of piping hot ghee-soaked rice or snacking on a bana...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
Not an animal, but one popular fruit shares 60% of human genes. Genetic expert says it’s not shocking: ‘There’s a lot of things we do the same way…'Who doesn’t like to munch on a banana or two during the summer? Although a guilty pleasure for those with high blood sugar levels, it remai...
28 Aug, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
Starbucks Fall Menu 2026: Pumpkin Spice Latte returns with new drinks, food and PSL merchandiseStarbucks has unveiled its highly anticipated 2026 fall menu, featuring the return of the beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte. Among the new offeri...
25 Aug, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Banana peel gardening hack: Stop burying banana peels in soil; try these 3 methods insteadBurying fresh banana peels directly in soil is not recommended for gardens. Microorganisms need time to break down peels, delaying nutrient...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.56 PM IST