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WAYS TO KEEP BANANAS FRESH LONGER
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...
Carpet cleaning tips? Try these simple and affordable home tricks to remove dust, food stains and bad odoursConsistent vacuuming is essential for eliminating dust and dirt from carpets. For tackling mild musty odors, sprinkle baking soda as it wor...
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...
Andhra man quits pharmaceutical industry after 25 years to grow Moringa. Turns leaves into a Rs 1,000/Kg product, earns Rs 15 lakh per acreAfter dedicating 25 years of his career to Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Annapureddy Prakash Reddy took a bold step back to his agricultural roo...
Spraying white vinegar under the bed: Why this cleaning hack works, how to do it and what are the benefits?Spraying white vinegar under the bed is a simple cleaning hack that may help freshen the space, neutralize unpleasant odors and tackle ligh...
Boston entrepreneur spent $19.125 million assembling a 31.59-acre Martha’s Vineyard estate with an 8,994-square-foot home; in 2026, it fetched a record $43 millionAn extraordinary Martha's Vineyard estate has sold for a record $43 million, setting a new real estate record for the Massachusetts island ...
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...
Horoscope Today, September 3, 2026: Capricorn Gets Serious About Progress, Aquarius Sees a Different Path, Pisces Finds Support Where It MattersYour Daily Horoscope Today focuses on creative problem-solving, domestic roots, and active communication. The day’s energy favors calculate...
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...
Covering coriander leaves with aluminium foil: How this simple kitchen hack can keep them fresh longer easilyWrapping coriander in aluminium foil is not just a kitchen trend. It blocks light that breaks down chlorophyll, manages moisture without ca...
Wrapping papaya in aluminium foil: How this simple kitchen trick may slow ripening, its benefits and the right way to use itTo prolong the freshness of papayas, envelop their stems in aluminum foil. This clever method minimizes the release of ethylene gas, conseq...
Horoscope Today, September 2, 2026: Saturn urges Capricorn to think long-term, Aquarius challenges old habits, Pisces gains perspective on a personal matterYour Daily Horoscope Today focuses on domestic stability, active communication, and wealth consolidation. The day’s energy favors internal ...
Gap shares surge 24% after Old Navy leadership shake-up, profit forecast raisedGap shares jumped as much as 24.1% after the retailer named Michael Francis as Old Navy CEO and raised its annual profit forecast. The appo...
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...
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...
How to keep mint fresh for longer: 4 easy pudina storage tips to keep mint fresh for weeksFresh pudina can stay usable for one to two weeks with proper storage. Storing mint stems in a jar of water keeps them fresh for about two ...
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...
Onam 2026 home decor: Flowers, diyas and an old saree are all you need to make your house festive ready. Check these 8 unique ideasOnam 2026 home decor doesn’t have to be expensive. Simple touches like a minimalist Pookalam, banana-leaf table decor, DIY floral bowls, wh...
Your Onam Sadya may be hiding 2,500 calories: Nutritionist suggests what to cut from your traditional festive mealOnam Sadya is a festive highlight, but the traditional Kerala feast can contain 1,500 to 2,500 calories, according to Dr Veena Choodamani. ...
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...