Many people wrap hot, acidic food in aluminum foil, but a study found that cooking with foil leaches aluminum into the meal, especially with tomatoes, vinegar, and spicesStudies reveal aluminum foil can release metal into foods during cooking. Acidic ingredients like vinegar and spices significantly increase...
10 Jul, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Floral kitchen tiles, abstract tableware, colourful home decor: Meet Pune woman who quit her edtech career to follow her passion for art. Today, her hand-painted creations adorn Bollywood celebrity homesShibani Dhavalikar left a corporate career to pursue her passion for art. She began creating hand-painted ceramic pieces which gained signi...
09 Jul, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
9 surprising things around your home you can clean with a dishwasher tablet, including oven racks and shower doorsDishwasher tablets effectively clean greasy range hoods and remove cloudy films from shower doors. They also stop trash cans from smelling ...
08 Jul, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
US airlines are redesigning travel around their highest-paying passengersMajor airlines are focusing on premium travelers, offering enhanced comfort and convenience. This strategy creates a noticeable difference ...
07 Jul, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Why does your cat wait outside the bathroom door? When this behavior is completely normal — and when it deserves attentionThis common cat behavior surprises millions of pet owners, but experts say it usually reflects feline curiosity, attachment, territorial in...
07 Jul, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Psychology says shoppers who drink coffee before heading into a store may spend more than they planned; Biswas et al.’ s 2022 experiments found caffeinated shoppers bought more items and spent moreA recent study reveals that caffeine consumption before shopping leads to more purchases. Shoppers consuming caffeinated beverages bought m...
07 Jul, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
How ‘apparent temperature' becoming the latest hot thing and where our ‘feels like’ feelings take usThe article laments the modern trend of 'feels like' over actual measurements, using temperature as a prime example. It traces the origin o...
04 Jul, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
How to sleep in a heat wave without AC: Experts reveal when to stop using a fan and the simple bathroom hack that helpsMillions of Americans are searching for how to keep a bedroom cool without AC as record summer heat pushes nighttime temperatures higher. O...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Fruit Fly problems: Homemade simple red wine vinegar trap and importance of preventionFruit flies may be small, but they can become a persistent problem if ignored. A homemade trap using red wine vinegar or apple cider vinega...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Why is it recommended to put an A4 paper in the fridge during heatwaves?Millions are enduring a severe heatwave, and your refrigerator is working overtime. A simple paper test can reveal if your fridge's door se...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
No preservatives. Butter made in a small town in Tamil Nadu, stays fresh without fridge for weeksUthukuli butter, a GI-tagged delicacy from Tamil Nadu, boasts a divine taste and rich nutrition, lasting nearly a month without refrigerati...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Meerut boy missed IIT admission by just 2 marks, self-studied on YouTube, became a scientist at ISROA Meerut youth, Sanket Kumar, transformed a two-mark JEE Advanced miss into a stellar ISRO career. Undeterred by the 2021 setback, he self-...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
A hearty porridge from Tamil Nadu can help you beat the heat, reduce blood sugarBeat the Indian summer heat with traditional, healthy beverages like Tamil Nadu's kambankoozh. This pearl millet porridge, a comfort food f...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
3 steps to cool your bedroom without AC, and all you need is a towelStruggling with summer heat and a broken AC? A simple trick involving a damp towel and cold water can significantly cool your bedroom. This...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Madras HC refuses adjournment, calls petitioner's change of lawyer a 'devious' delay tacticThe Madras High Court has ruled that individuals converting to Islam cannot claim Backward Class Muslim status, deeming a recent Tamil Nadu...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Padma Shri awardee R Madhavan’s favourite high-protein South Indian breakfast dish: Detailed recipe, nutrition benefits and why he starts his day with itPadma Shri recipient R. Madhavan champions a traditional South Indian breakfast, highlighting its protein-rich pongal as a cornerstone of h...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Chef Kunal Kapur shares protein-rich palak tofu curry: A healthy spin on classic palak paneer, here’s how to make it at homeChef Kunal Kapoor has unveiled a protein-packed palak paneer, ingeniously replacing traditional paneer with tofu. This vibrant curry featur...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.05 PM IST