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As you know there are over 10,000 taste buds in the tongue, have you ever wondered about the importance of chewing? ‘Chew your food ‘ is probably an oft-repeated statement by mothers over the world. Science shows that this age-old wisdom has a lot of merits-from regulating digestion to prevent bloating, gas, and even overeating,…

Yesterday was International Women’s Day, and today I am writing about some great inventions which were created/invented by women. Most of us are unaware that the following products were invented by women. 1 Caller ID, Call Waiting- Dr Shirley Ann Jackson- She is a theoretical physicist and the first African American woman to gain a…

Is age just a number or a state of mind? Is it not that you are as young as you feel? What makes aging people add that extra zing into their lives? There exists an unspoken dikkat in India that says once you cross 60, you should behave like a senior citizen. What is implied…

OPERATION GANGA, is presently being carried out by Govt. of India to provide humanitarian assistance amidst the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine to Indian citizens who have crossed over to neighbouring countries.  This then involves transport assistance from neighbouring countries of Romania, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia to reach India. This operation is planned by the Indian…

As you know cricket is a game of uncertainty. Many talented players get the chance to represent their country, and every player who makes debut in the international arena, be a test match, One Day International, or T20; dreams of performing well in his/her debut match and wants to play for the country for along…

The most popular myth or misconception about “OM” is that is religious. But surprisingly, it is the most universal syllable as it neither refers to any particular religion nor God. It is believed that OM was the cosmic sound which initiated the creation of the universe (big bang theory). Chanting of OM also has a …

Some Indian households have always been doing it, using vegetables in all forms including peels. Interestingly, scientific evidence suggests that many fruits and vegetables’ peels are more nutritious than fruit/vegetables. If you want to use the peels, ensure that only washed peels should be used, preferably from organically sourced vegetables and fruits, especially considering the…

The evacuation of Indian citizens who are stuck in the war-affected Ukraine has already been started, and people have started coming back from Ukraine to India. The surprising fact is that most of the citizens who are coming back are the  students who had gone there to study. The courses preferred by Indian students are…

We all are reading and seeing on TV news channels about the war going on between Russia and Ukraine, which started during the middle of last week. Russian President Putin was in denial mode for the last few months on the issue of Russia attacking Ukraine, but in the end on 24th February  2022, he…

Test cricket is that format of the game in which solely outscoring the opponent is not enough to win the game. Certain situations demand the batsman to consume an ample number of deliveries and to not lose their wicket to earn their team a draw. This aspect of Test cricket makes the game so enthralling…