When your fridge knows you better than you doA light-hearted take on how technology can sometimes become too smart for its own good. The first joke imagines an AI-enabled refrigerator ...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
After 400 years, beavers are back in England; 9 dams are estimated to store 3 million litres of water and slow flood flowsBeavers are altering England's waterways by building dams and canals. These structures increase water storage and slow down river flows sig...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
No buttermilk? Add 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar to milk to make 1 cup; the simple substitute only needs a few minutes to thickenFor those who love to bake, running out of buttermilk is no longer a crisis. A quick fix involves mixing milk with an acidic component, whi...
17 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Out of eggs? 1/4 cup of seltzer can replace 1 egg in yellow cake, and in testing, it produced the best texture and flavor of all the substitutes triedAs egg prices soared in the early 2020s, many bakers began to explore innovative alternatives. Surprisingly, plain seltzer water proved to ...
17 Sep, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Don’t throw away used coffee grounds: This simple fridge trick may help with bad odours; here’s how to reuse them correctlyUtilizing used coffee grounds is an excellent method for neutralizing unwanted odors inside your refrigerator. Ensure that the grounds are ...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Putting oats in your refrigerator: Why people recommend this simple trick for bad smellsTo eliminate pesky odors from your refrigerator, begin with a thorough clean. Toss out any spoiled items and wipe up spills; this forms the...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Why are people keeping an open jar of used coffee grounds in the fridge? The surprising reasonKeeping dried used coffee grounds in an open jar inside the refrigerator may help reduce lingering food odours. Coffee grounds have porous ...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Out of baking powder? For about 1 tsp, mix 1/4 tsp baking soda with 1/2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice and enough milk to make 1/2 cup; the acid reaction releases carbon dioxideIf you're out of baking powder, don't despair! You can whip up a quick substitute using common kitchen ingredients. A blend of baking soda,...
14 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Aluminium foil hacks for fridge: 6 easy ways to protect shelves from food spills, handle sticky messes and make cleaning easierAluminum foil can help protect refrigerator shelves from minor spills and crumbs. It makes cleaning food messes easier by catching spills a...
14 Sep, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
Stop throwing lemon peels away: From freshening up your sink to making potpourri, here are 7 clever ways to reuse themLemon peel uses: Lemon peels have several useful household applications beyond simply being thrown away. Their fresh citrus aroma can help ...
13 Sep, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Meet Pilar Gravitte, the 12-year-old California entrepreneur who turned a lemonade recipe into a small business, generated $1,830 in sales, and donated $390 to families affected by cancerPilar Gravitte, a 12-year-old entrepreneur from Lomita, California, was named the 2025 National Youth Entrepreneur of the Year by Lemonade ...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
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Arkhe in Adelaide’s Norwood suburb puts live fire at the heart of a modern Australian dining experience. Chef Jake Kellie, formerly of Sing...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
Soak cut fruit for 10 minutes in 1 teaspoon of ascorbic acid per gallon of cold water; Penn State says vitamin C acts as an antioxidant to keep fruit from darkeningCut fruit quickly turns brown due to an enzyme reacting with oxygen. A simple vitamin C solution effectively halts this undesirable darkeni...
09 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Wrapping half a coconut in aluminium foil: How this simple kitchen trick may keep it fresh for longer, its benefits and the right way to store itTo keep leftover coconut halves fresh, it's essential to prevent moisture loss and spoilage. Wrapping the exposed surface tightly in alumin...
08 Sep, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
Mix 1 pint lemon-lime soda, 1 pint water, 1 teaspoon mouthwash, and 1–2 drops of dish soap; Missouri Extension says the mix can help cut flowers last up to twice as longRevive your floral arrangements effortlessly with an easy homemade mixture that can make cut flowers bloom longer. Combine flat lemon-lime ...
08 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
How to keep bananas fresh for longer: Try this simple kitchen hack to keep them fresh for longerBananas are known to ripen rapidly due to ethylene gas produced at their stems. By wrapping the stems in tin foil, you can effectively slow...
07 Sep, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Placing aluminium foil on half a lemon? How this simple kitchen hack works, it benefits and the right way to use it to keep cut lemons freshTo ensure that lemon halves stay fresh for longer, wrap them in aluminium foil. This clever trick not only prevents the interior from dryin...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.35 PM IST