The news that, after 106 years, Captain Scott’s fruitcake was found by the Antarctic Heritage Trust and “smelled edible”, raises the question: are there other foods that have similar staying power? The answer is, yes, several. 1. Honey In 2015, archaeologists reported that they’d found 3,000-year-old honey while excavating tombs in Egypt, and it was perfectly edible. This durability is thanks to the unique features of honey: it is low […]
Blue whale challenge is described as a game, but it is far from a game. Young teens who accept the challenge are encouraged to complete a series of tasks which gets more and more sinister and at the end of the game the player is urged to take their own life in order to “win.” The Blue Whale suicide game goes by many names including ‘A Silent House,’ ‘A Sea […]
Dengue, a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, causes about 50 to 100 million infections per year worldwide. According to the statistics by the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, India has recorded over 33, 964 cases of dengue in 2017 so far. “Dengue is transmitted by a mosquito called Aedesaegypti. Only the female Aedes mosquito bites humans. Over the years, this mosquito has adapted to its surroundings and flourished around […]
Thousands years ago, our ancestors had discovered some exceptionally useful medical and healing techniques to gift superior health, wisdom and quality of life to the mankind. However, as centuries passed, this ancient wisdom was hidden in our ancient scriptures and one man has took the challenge to bring it back to the practice for the society. Dr Pankaj Naram has amassed a treasure trove of information in India’s traditional medicinal […]
A short film by Sachin Garg, Tinder – Ek Prem Katha, is being widely shared by people on social media. The short film with a running time of 12 minutes is a story of Amandeep Singh, who works in Amritsar. Amandeep has never had a romantic relationship in his life. When Aman gets to know about Tinder, an app that facilitates users meet people who they don’t necessarily know, he […]
If you’re from south India, you’ve probably been brought up on a healthy dose of rasam in everyday cuisine. Rasam is the ultimate comfort food for many. That something that mom makes when you’ve been away on a long trip or you need when you’re sick. Taking on chicken soup as the quintessential comfort food isn’t easy. But rasam is totally up to the task! A piping hot, tangy concoction […]
You might know bay leaves as a flavor in Asian dishes. It’s a refreshing and aromatic herb. But several people are unaware that bay leaf is incredible for your health as well. Bay leaf aka bay-laurel comes from the family lauraceae. Used widely in traditional medicine, the herb is also regarded as a symbol of honor. Ancient Greeks would crown their war heroes and Olympians with a wreath of bay […]
If you have severe abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting, then you might be suffering from an infection known as gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis is a bacterial or parasitic infection marked by diarrhoea, cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever. It is caused by eating contaminated food. Though there are medicines easily available in the market to treat gastroenteritis, but one can also opt for simple natural remedies to get relief from the pain. Here […]
For those who believe in the power of natural ingredients, the local grocery store comes as a boon. Indigenous fruits and vegetables can not only add zing to our everyday meals but also create effective, easy remedies for the most common health and beauty woes. Take potatoes, for example – these chunky tubers are probably one of the most popular ingredients in the world. From the all-time International favourite, French […]
Individuals with higher levels of neuroticism — a personality trait associated with negative emotions — are likely to have longer lifespan and lower risk of mortality, regardless of their health conditions, a study has claimed. Persons with high levels of neuroticism are more likely to experience negative emotions — including irritability, frustration, nervousness, worry, and guilt — compared with those who have lower levels of neuroticism. “Our findings are important […]
