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...
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Why Your Room Still Smells Bad After Cleaning, And Its Hidden ReasonHomes often smell musty even after cleaning. This is due to hidden biofilms created by bacteria. These microbes trap nutrients and moisture...
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Word of the Day: PetrichorWord of the Day: Petrichor, the earthy scent of rain on dry soil, is a scientifically recognized phenomenon coined by Australian researcher...
15 Jan, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
Lita LondonStep into Lita, a vibrant new addition to London's culinary scene, where the rustic charm of live-fire barbecue meets the fresh flavors of ...
14 Jan, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
Smell of fresh veggiesThe delightful fragrance of ripe vegetables awakens a profound connection to the earth. It conjures up images of lively stalls filled with ...
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Best Luxury perfumes for men: Bold, elegant, and irresistibleDiscover the best luxury perfumes for men, showcasing beautiful blends designed for the modern man. This selection of top designer fragranc...
22 Jul, 2025, 12.30 PM IST
Smell of fresh newspaperThe unique scent of a morning newspaper, derived from volatile organic compounds in the ink and the paper itself, evokes nostalgia and enha...
06 Feb, 2025, 11.12 PM IST
Craving for fresh, diverse seafood & seasonal veggies? Pay a visit to weekly marketsMarkets remind us to appreciate how our foods come from a place and season, from producers who need a fair price, and in varieties that mig...
26 Nov, 2023, 10.17 AM IST
Mangroves, petrichor, & kulhads: The many facets of monsoon mudMud is not just a medium for food to grow in; it also provides the means to cook it.
31 Jul, 2022, 09.30 PM IST
Earthy smell of Arabica coffee and kalpasi spice; Why Malnad should be on your bucket listMalnad, the word stems from Malenaadu (which translates into “the land of mountains”), is a region in Karnataka that we hardly ever speak a...
25 Jun, 2017, 12.00 AM IST
'Intangible heritage': Exploring the cultural significance of smellsSmell is not just a sensory perception, it is also a social and cultural phenomenon. Yet, the poor nose has had a rough ride in the western...
23 Apr, 2017, 12.13 AM IST
Desi flavours: Slurp your coffee for a better experienceCoffee tasting is quite similar to wine tasting, you need to do it right to enjoy all the subtle flavours.
26 Dec, 2016, 01.35 PM IST
Weird fragrances: Strange aromas that take perfumes to a whole new levelEau de MacBook Pro is clearly for all diehard Apple fans. The aroma mimics the scent of an Apple device when it is taken out of the box for...
29 Mar, 2015, 05.58 AM IST
Scientists find why rain gives off fresh, earthy smellMIT scientists have identified the mechanism that releases an earthy smell in the air after a light rain.
26 Jan, 2015, 10.21 AM IST
Food to turn you onSome foods to help you get into the mood and strengthen the game you’ve already got.
23 May, 2014, 09.43 AM IST
- Aroma emerges as stimulant to urge consumers into buying goods & services
Welcome to the mantra of aroma marketing, a strong selling device and the first physical encounter between the product and the consumer.
16 May, 2010, 12.08 AM IST
- Malls now spread Earthy aroma
It’s straight from the heart of countryside. Earthy Goods ropes in rural folks to add natural fragrance to cities’ landscape.
20 Jun, 2008, 12.53 AM IST