Devendra Pratap Singh

Long before nutrition science explained carbohydrates, proteins and digestion, Ayurveda regarded khichdi as a restorative food. Prepared with rice, moong dal and mild spices such as cumin, ginger and turmeric, it was believed to support agni, or digestive fire, without overwhelming the body.Although Ayurvedic concepts differ from modern medical science, today’s understanding aligns with several … Read more

Some success stories begin with big dreams. PC Musthafa’s began with a school dropout, a poor family, and a child who had to work to help his father earn money. Growing up in Chennalode near Kalpetta in Kerala’s Wayanad district, Musthafa came from a family that struggled to make ends meet. His father worked as … Read more

There’s a particular kind of kitchen dilemma that comes with cracking open a coconut for a recipe that only needs half of it, what do you actually do with the other half before it dries out, hardens, or starts smelling faintly off by the next morning? Fresh coconut is nearly 94 percent water, and once … Read more

The popular version of skin cycling usually follows a four-night pattern, exfoliation on the first night, a retinoid on the second, followed by two nights focused on hydration and recovery. The four-night schedule itself should not be treated as a universal rule. What matters is the principle behind it. Active ingredients can be extremely useful … Read more

According to an Instagram video posted by Masterchef Pankaj Bhadouria, it is a smart hack to clean the electric sandwich maker. All you need to do is, spread a tissue paper and spray some water on it. Heat the sandwich maker for 10-12 seconds, switch off, unplug and then use the warm tissue to clean … Read more

Reticulated Python (Photo via Canva) Pythons are hefty creatures that constrict their prey to make their meals. However, the reticulated python is far from ordinary, holding the title of the world’s longest snake. It is found across the rainforests, grasslands, and sometimes even the sewers of South and Southeast Asia.What makes this snake even more … Read more

Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) signage outside the construction site at Glen Waverley station in Melbourne, Australia on May 13, 2026. Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images Victoria’s Labor government has been busted secretly slapping a decades-long tax on public transport commuters to raise money for its massive rail project. A report by the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office into Melbourne’s … Read more

You know this kid. Maybe it’s yours. At home, they narrate everything, what the dog is doing, why their sandwich got cut wrong, an entire retelling of a cartoon episode with sound effects. But then you pick them up from school, and the teacher tells you they said maybe three words all day, and mostly … Read more