01/5Can this Japanese dish help COVID patients? The whole wide world has been fighting COVID-19 for more than one and a half years now. Even though there are a number of vaccines available which can shield your body from the virus, there is no official treatment of the virus available. Recently, a new study has …
I’m not really one for virtual exercise classes, partly because the lack of atmosphere puts me off, partly because you’re not actually obliged to show up. However, last year forced everyone’s hand when it came to keeping up with regular exercise classes, and gyms and trainers had to adapt quickly to catering to clients remotely. …
Weighted blankets have become a bedroom staple for those who struggle to fall or stay asleep. According to a recent study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 42% of people with sleep issues can benefit from a weighted blanket. A natural alternative to over-the-counter sleep aids, weighted blankets help ease anxiety by applying deep …
From Flying Dosa to Bahubali Dosa, social media has made us witness many variations of this South Indian delight that tastes best with sambhar and coconut chutney. The concept of fusion food has also made us witness Chocolate Dosa and Schezwan Dosa, which are far away from the traditional taste of this delicacy that is …
The Spanish call it síndrome de la cabaña (cabin syndrome). The French prefer syndrome de l’escargo (snail syndrome). In English, we favour the less poetic ‘re-entry syndrome’, or ‘reverse culture shock’. Whatever the name, feeling anxious as we emerge from our shells or cabins to re-enter the Covid-19 world is very real. At first, this …
01/5What is Banana Gulab Jamun? Cooking is an art and experimentation works as the backbone of this art form, where various permutations and combinations result in lip-smacking flavours that have a lasting impression on our taste buds. Once such experimentation began taking shape in Athikatte village of Karnataka’s Tumkur district, where 43-year-old Nayana Anand, an …
After a long, exhausting year, studies show we’re more stressed than we’ve ever been, and since many of us aren’t taking a real break, it’s high time we turned to some small, day-to-day activities to help us summon calm incrementally, rather than in one big holiday-sized go. Mindfulness is one such tool, which has been …
01/8Beer and food pairing A perfect match for a hot day – beer’s diverse taste can not only add flavour characteristics but also make it a natural partner for food. Food pairing is an onward-looking trend that has gradually gained popularity across the globe – be it amateurs or experts, pairing your food with the …
If you balk at the idea of wearing socks in bed (or indeed, at the thought of someone else doing so), a viral TikTok might just have you delving into that sock drawer by nightfall. A video extolling the benefits of sleeping in your socks shared by @Doctorjesss – real name, Doctor Jess Andrade – …
With more than 28 health benefits, edible gold seems to be the latest buzz in the food and drinks world. While many players are using it to set a world record, Gurugram and Lucknow based Distillery, restaurant and bar is using it to recreate the feel of 1920s when smuggling of gold and alcohol used …