Anything coated in batter, breadcrumbs or gram flour tends to hold on to oil more than plain food. Once a layer of coating is added, the surface becomes rough, porous and highly absorbent. That is why vegetable cutlets, bread pakoras, fish fingers, croquettes and many street-style fried snacks emerge from the pan with a glossy,…
People today often want to react to any arguments, situations and ongoing debates almost instantly and mistake calmness for weakness. But ancient wisdom tells us otherwise.The Bhagavad Gita, spoken thousands of years ago on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, teaches that true strength lies not in loud reactions but in inner steadiness.Lord Krishna’s message to Arjuna…
Image Credit: Instagram/ tonyrobbins Tony Robbins is one of the best-known motivational speakers, life coaches, and self-help authors. Over the years, he has inspired millions of people through his seminars, books, and speeches focused on personal growth, success, confidence, and leadership. Known for his energetic speaking style and practical advice, Tony Robbins encourages people to…
From the warm coastal waters around Australia and Southeast Asia to the pretty reefs of the Indo-Pacific, sea snakes rule the waters! There is no doubt that sea snakes are among the most mysterious reptiles living in the ocean. While most travellers think of beaches with views of colourful fish and jumping dolphins, some coastlines…
Byju Raveendran, founder of edtech Byju’s, has been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt of court. The ruling stems from his disobedience of court orders concerning his assets since April 2024. This development marks a significant downturn for the once-celebrated startup leader. Byju Raveendran, the founder of edtech Byju’s,…
Few places shift as dramatically as Mont-Saint-Michel. At low tide, it rises from vast silver-grey mudflats like an illusion. At high tide, water surrounds the rocky island completely, making it appear to float in the sea. Located between Normandy and Brittany, the island experiences some of Europe’s highest tides. Visitors walk or take shuttle buses…
Photo: Dasha Takisho/ Instagram Take a quiet breath and don’t overthink this — your first, instinctive choice often says more than a carefully reasoned one. This quick personality test, which was shared by Dasha Takisho on social media recently, asks you to pick the man in the image who resonates most with you right now….
Deforestation, fragile ecology, and slopes make Mussoorie quite vulnerable during heavy rainfall. Landslides and road collapses along the Mussoorie-Dehradun route frequently disrupt travel in intense rain. Safer Alternative: A calmer alternative is Pachmarhi in the Satpura hills, Madhya Pradesh. Unlike cliff-edge Himalayan roads, Pachmarhi’s access routes are more gradual and forested, while the rains revive…
Harriet Tubman was one of the bravest and most inspiring figures in American history. Born into slavery in the early 1820s, she escaped from slavery and later helped many other enslaved people find freedom through the Underground Railroad. Harriet Tubman was known for her courage, determination, and strong belief in justice and equality. Despite facing…
Chinese proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) Some sayings manage to stay alive for centuries not because they sound dramatic or clever, but because people continue finding pieces of their own lives inside them. This Chinese proverb feels like one of those. The words themselves seem simple. It talks about water, food and love. Nothing…
