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How to remove pesticides naturally from your favourite summer fruits: Berries, peaches and plumsSummer's bounty of berries, peaches, and plums offers peak flavour and nutrition. While delicious, these fruits can carry pesticide residue...
How to remove pesticides from mangoes, litchi naturally to make them safe for eatingSummer fruits like mangoes and litchis offer delicious refreshment but may carry pesticide residues. Proper washing techniques, including s...
Jyeshtha Somwar 2026: Date, Significance, Vrat Rules, Puja Vidhi & Spiritual BenefitsIn 2026, Jyeshtha Somwar holds amplified significance for Lord Shiva devotees due to the Adhik Maas. These sacred Mondays, from June 1st to...
Mumbai woman has not used a dustbin for over five years. How did she keep her home waste-free without overspending?A Mumbai woman has successfully lived waste-free for five years by transforming her home. She composts kitchen scraps for her garden, recyc...
Purnima June 2026 date and time: Check Jyeshtha Purnima correct date, puja Vidhi, rituals, significance and morePurnima June 2026 date: Jyeshtha Purnima 2026 arrives on June 29, a significant full moon day. This auspicious occasion honors Lord Vishnu ...
Fake mango alert: How to identify artificially ripened mangoes at home with quick testsAs summer arrives, Indian markets face a surge of mangoes, including artificially ripened ones using harmful chemicals like calcium carbide...
Nirjala Ekadashi 2026 Date: Know significance, puja timings, fasting rules, rituals and parana timeNirjala Ekadashi, observed on June 25, 2026, is the most significant Ekadashi fast, granting benefits of all annual fasts. This strict vrat...
Your fridge could be making you sick: Experts explain how to correctly store food in your refrigeratorAs temperatures rise, the FSSAI warns of common fridge storage mistakes increasing food poisoning risks. Proper separation of raw and cooke...
How roofs can shelter and support cookingGoa's monsoon season highlights the vital role of roofs, from sheltering homes and drying food like onion braids to providing space for com...
Is your watermelon safe to eat? This simple cotton ball test can reveal hidden chemical adulteration at homeWatermelon Safety Check: Summer heat brings a surge in watermelon demand. Concerns are rising about artificial colouring used to enhance fr...
Why hummingbird experts say feeder placement matters more in hot weatherHummingbird feeders can become dangerous in heat. Temperatures above 100°F affect bird health. Wrapping feeders in aluminum foil reflects s...
Pineapples, mangoes, green chillies: Kerala’s 500-year-old probiotic summer drink keeps you cool naturally. Bangalore food blogger shares easy homemade recipeBeat the summer heat with a traditional Kerala-style fermented drink. This natural cooler, made with pineapple, raw mango, and green chilli...
ORS sales melt in March after govt's stricter labelling normsIndia’s oral rehydration solution (ORS) market has declined after regulatory action restricted the labelling of sugary drinks as ORS, affec...
How to safely eat watermelons: Lessons to learn after family of 4 dies in Mumbai due to suspected food poisoning from watermelonA family of four in Mumbai died after suspected food poisoning linked to watermelon consumed late at night, prompting an ongoing investigat...
Golgappas turn fatal: 7-year-old dies, 20 hospitalised in Jharkhand, this common summer mistake could be deadlyA tragic incident in Jharkhand's Bajto village saw one child die and nearly 20 hospitalized after consuming roadside golgappas. Officials a...
How to spot real and fake watermelon: Simple home tests to do amid FSSAI findings of adulterated fruits in marketsWith rising concerns over adulterated fruits in the market, especially during summer, knowing how to identify real and fake watermelon at h...
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies QuicklyFruit flies invade kitchens rapidly due to overripe produce. Scientists confirm sanitation is key. Eliminating breeding grounds like drains...
Food trees have great potential, but need skills to maintain themIndia's early summer bursts with tree fruits, from mangoes to coconuts, offering more than just deliciousness. Food forests, while sustaina...
Why are so many people having stomach issues right now? Top doctors expose what this heat-rain mix is doing to your gut. Check what you should doHospitals are reporting a surge in gastrointestinal infections as temperatures rise, with doctors seeing 6-10 cases daily. Heat accelerates...
Extreme Heatwave: How Delhi Zoo and Wildlife SOS are safeguarding animalsDelhi is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures soaring to 52°C. The Delhi Zoo and Wildlife SOS are actively implementing measure...