1. Sometimes while lighting the burner of the gas stove, there is a sound like air is blowing across the holes. In such situations, if we blow air into the holes from outside, the sound subsides. 2. Summers are the time, when there are a lot of flies buzzing around ...
Read More »Health Tips
1. Leaves of carrot, radish and onion contain Vitamins A and C. Instead of wasting them, if used in any vegetarian or non-vegetarian preparation, we get the nutrients in our food. 2. For those in the weight-loss mode, it might be difficult to have bland salads every time. Since salads ...
Read More »House-keeping Tips
1. Phenyl and other house-cleaning chemicals can cause allergy in some people. Alternately, some neem leaves can be boiled in water, diluted in a bucket of water and some rock salt added to it. If this liquid is used for cleaning the house, it cleans well and is also effective ...
Read More »Aadi Amavasya
Aaadi Amavasya or Aashad Amavasya is a very auspicious day for all Hindus. This time it came on a Friday, which made it all the more auspicious. In any case, South Indians consider Tuesdays and Fridays in Aadi month very auspicious. Deities in temples are worshiped with lots of flowers. ...
Read More »Culinary Tips
1. Instead of using tomato slices in rasam, sabzi or any other such preparations, if the fruits are used after boiling in water, peeling and made into pulp, then it gives a better taste. 2. If you want to preserve ginger-garlic paste for later use, if ¼ teaspoon salt and ...
Read More »After Celebrations of Independence Day
Come Independence Day, many of us have functions in our schools, organisations and even in our housing societies. We decorate the premises with balloons, paper and even flags. But after the celebrations what happens? The main flag that is hoisted is folded and placed inside safely. What happens to the ...
Read More »Psychological Trauma
By Dr. Samir Parikh Throughout our lives, we all witness significant experiences, both positive and negative. While we enjoy and savour the positive ones, the negative experiences, too, have significant and long lasting effects on our lives. These negative experiences range from daily life struggles to more severe and intense ...
Read More »Diya Makhija-Transformation from Bani to Suhani Si Ek Ladki
Television actor Diya Makhija debuted in Bani Ishq Da Qalma. Since then she has never looked back. Currently doing Suhani si ek Ladki, she will also been seen in a small but interesting role in a new serial on Sony TV. This is the first time I did an interview ...
Read More »What’s Hot and Happening in North Indian Groom Wear?
Brides prepare for their D-day with enthusiasm. Likewise the grooms too choose their wedding dress in style. Over the years there have been a lot of variations in groom wear. Today in groom wear, tradition and experimentation have become prevalent. Like the bride, the grooms also want their dress to ...
Read More »Protein Sambhar
Ingredients: Masoor dal (pink lentils) – 1 cup. Toor dal (pigeon pea) – ½ cup. Chana dal (baby chickpeas) – ¼ cup. Moong dal (green gram) – ¼ cup. Tamarind – the size of 1 big lemon. Arum – 5 big. Drumstick (Moringa) – 2 sticks (cut into 3 inch ...
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