Some cakes need a long list of ingredients, a stand mixer and half your afternoon. This one needs a blender, four things you may already have, and about five minutes of effort. There’s no flour, no refined sugar, no dairy, no butter and no oil, yet it still comes out moist, fudgy and deeply chocolatey….
In a country where Hanuman is not just worshipped as a deity but is an emotion and a symbol of faith, temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman can be found across cities, towns and remote villages. However, there’s one Himalayan hamlet in Uttarakhand which is often known for its natural beauty, and another unusual reason. Villagers…
Maha Navami, the ninth day of Navratri and Durga Puja, is the climax of the festival. It’s the day of the final worship, the day when the Goddess’s strength, courage and blessings are celebrated, and the day right before Vijayadashami, which marks the victory of good over evil. For many families, welcoming a baby around…
Start with small, specific choices. Listen when someone speaks instead of preparing a reply. Check on a friend who has gone quiet. Share credit at work, apologise sincerely after hurting someone, and help without turning the gesture into a favour that must later be repaid. Kindness should also include healthy boundaries. Loving someone does not…
Looters target luxury brands Hermès and Apple as cost-of-living protests turn violent across France. Apple, Louis Vuitton and Hermès were among the high-profile brands caught up in violent protests across France on Saturday, October 17, as demonstrations over rising living costs spiralled into looting, arson and clashes with police.Masked groups broke into shops, smashed windows…
There’s something quietly hopeful about planting a bulb in October. You tuck a small, plain-looking thing into the soil, walk away, and months later it bursts into colour. In cooler regions, autumn is exactly when gardeners get these spring-flowering bulbs into the ground, so their roots can settle in before winter. In India, this mostly…
Monu Meturbala with his mother (Instgram) When his mother fell seriously ill, Monu Meturbala turned to faith in Lord Shiva. He asked for a wish that came straight from his heart. He asked nothing else but his mother’s recovery. He also made a promise that if she got better, he would run across the country…
At the time, Jackson was preparing for This Is It, his planned concert residency in London. The shows were expected to mark his return to the stage, and he was reportedly excited about what he had planned for audiences. Swizz said Jackson spoke enthusiastically about the performances during their visit. He even demonstrated some of…
No fall table feels complete without it. A classic pumpkin pie has a buttery crust filled with a smooth, spiced custard made from pumpkin puree, eggs, milk or cream, sugar, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. The trick is to blind-bake the crust first, so it stays crisp under the wet filling. Bake until the edges set…
‘Itna saaf aur itna bada bathroom’ (Instagram) “China ki bullet train bhi India ki is train ke samne fail hai.” The video opens with this bold claim by travel creator Debajit Das, known as @nitin_vlogs_ on Instagram. He introduces viewers to his journey aboard India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train. He travelled from Howrah Junction…
