Garlic is one of the most loved flavours in Indian households. The fragrance of the finely chopped bulbs crackling happily in hot oil, is one of our favourite smells, that sends our senses reeling. Used in food mostly as a taste enhancer, garlic is also extremely beneficial for our health, especially if consumed in raw form. One can even call garlic a superfood, considering its antiviral, antibacterial, anti- fungal and […]

No Indian meal is complete without rice or roti/chapati or both. These staple elements of Indian cuisine are either a part of our breakfast, lunch, dinner or all three. Of late, the growing fitness fad has raised questions on the nutritional value of all the edibles, including rice and chapati. Let’s dissect the pros and cons to make your life choices easier. Both these food items have similar carbohydrate levels […]

The next time you are planning to consume canned food, think twice. A recent study conducted by researchers at Stanford and Johns Hopkins University has confirmed the connection between consuming canned food and elevated exposure to a chemical linked to diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular ailments. With a first-of-its-kind sample including thousands of people of various ages, and geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, highlights the challenges consumers face in trying […]

Antidepressants are among the most prescribed drugs in the US, so it’s important to understand what they do and how they can affect a person’s mood, mind, and body. This class of psychotropic drug (a licensed psychoactive agent that affects the brain and its chemical processes) is most often used to treat various forms of depression, as well as other psychiatric disorders like anxiety, phobias, and eating disorders such as […]

One litre of urine was found to have traces of gold in ionic form, ranging from three mg to 10 mg. Scientists at Junagadh Agricultural University (JAU) in Gujarat have discovered something unique. After four years of extensive research, they have found traces of gold in the urine of cows from Gir. One litre of urine was found to have traces of gold in ionic form, ranging from three mg […]

Sex can improve your immune system, increase your blood circulation and increases your lifespan. The secret of a healthy life was far simpler than dieting or running on the treadmill. According to experts, having sex at regular interval can really be beneficial for your health and can also keep you fit. They also claim that it can improve your immune system, increase your blood circulation and increases your lifespan. As […]

The US space agency NASA’s Juno spacecraft will soon enter orbit around the largest planet, Jupiter in few weeks. Juno mission is scheduled to orbit around Jupiter on July 4, 2016. NASA’s Juno spacecraft was launched way back in 2011 for a five-year mission to Jupiter, the largest, strongest magnetic field and most lethal radiation belts in our solar system. The space agency recently released an interesting movie-like trailer for […]

Build up your immunity Do you know that in order to become almost immune to illnesses, you need to detoxify each and every part of your body for a healthy you. Here is how you can do that Stomach Probably one of the most important organs of the body, you can detoxify the stomach by staying away from junk food and limit your eating out to no more than twice […]

Both agony and ecstasy are part of this journey on earth called life. If not a bed of roses, what is life really all about? Each individual perceives life in his or her way. While some deal with life joyfully, some people tend to succumb to pressure and the challenges that life keeps throwing at them. This leads to stress and anxiety. Everyone can make life joyful by not letting […]

A 48-hour countdown began today for the launch of record 20 satellites, including Indias latest earth observation Cartosat-2 Series Satellite, onboard PSLV C-34 from Sriharikota on June 22. The launch is expected at 9.26 AM after the launch authorisation board (LAB) gave the clearance for the mission on Tuesday and the process of filling the fuel was underway, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said. After creating a record in […]