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The Japanese food that stretches into sticky threads and has a pungent smell: How fermented soybeans became a breakfast staple

Natto is a Japanese breakfast staple despite its funky aroma and taste. It is smelly, slimy and full of bacteria, and every morning, millions of people reach for their chopsticks to dig into this Japanese breakfast staple. Isn’t breakfast supposed to be the best meal of the day?We are talking about natto, a traditional Japanese…

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Psychology explains why some people recharge in solitude while others feel energised by company; what this difference reveals about social needs and personality

The personality contrast (Canva) Some people love parties while some enjoy their own company. Some people look forward to a quiet evening at home to relax, finding comfort in reading a book, listening to music or simply being alone and sipping a cup of coffee with their thoughts. Others feel refreshed after meeting friends and…

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Meet the Chennai children who travelled to London and returned with six Guinness records, including 190 hoop rotations in one minute and a 15-minute challenge performed in the splits

A group of young hula-hoopers from Chennai has taken its talent to the global stage, travelling to London to attempt 10 Guinness World Records titles and returning with six new records. The children, members of the Chennai Hoopers academy, demonstrated their skills at the Guinness World Records headquarters in London, UK, on July 20, performing…

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She bought a ₹200 coupon at a Garba event and wrote her 6-year-old grandson’s name on it; a year later, grandmother Kiran Raikwar’s family received the ₹50 lakh SUV they had dreamed of owning for years

6 year old Vedansh with his car (PC: Instagram) This is the real-life example of dreams coming true. Meet Kiran Raikwar and her six-year-old grandson Vedansh. While attending a Garba programme at Abhapuri Dham in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, Kiran bought a lottery coupon under Vendansh’s name. At the time, it was an ordinary decision made…

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“Best money I’ve spent”: Bengaluru man spends Rs 3 lakh on a used car to protect his new sedan from…

For many people in Bengaluru, the daily office commute is not just about reaching work on time. It also means navigating crowded roads, squeezing through traffic and worrying about scratches or dents caused by other vehicles. One Bengaluru man, however, has found a way to make these everyday drives less stressful. His solution was not…

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Dwarf Reed Snake: Meet Dwarf Reed snakes who ‘cartwheels’ their way out of danger: How the secretive reptile launches, loops and rolls its way to safety

Photo: Encyclopedia Britannica/ X Snakes are slithering venomous creatures famous for their potent bites, and spotting one almost sends chills down a person’s spine.Over the years, these reptiles have developed some unique characteristics that have helped them survive. They have been known to slither, jump, and even glide through the air, but the Dwarf Reed…

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Four years ago, Goa’s Siddhi started selling ethnic wear through Instagram; today her boutique reports Rs 60 lakh in annual turnover, employs 7 to 10 people and sends orders to customers overseas

Four years ago, Siddhi from North Goa began selling ethnic wear through Instagram, backing her idea with her own money and a belief that her fashion-designing skills could become the foundation of a business. Today, she runs her own boutique, employs around seven to 10 people and ships orders to customers in countries including Singapore,…

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“Love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction”; the difference between being attracted to someone and being compatible with them

Attraction often grows from chemistry, appearance, humour or the feeling of being understood. Compatibility becomes clearer in less exciting moments, such as handling money, dividing household responsibilities or deciding where to live. Two people may feel intensely drawn to each other but want very different things from life. One might value stability, while the other…

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