New Delhi: Raw bananas are very nutritious and are a great source of fibre, beta-carotene, calcium, vitamin A and C. The gluten-free fruit can be used to prepare a variety of delicacies. Vijesh Modi, Senior Sous Chef at The Deltin, Daman, suggests a vegan recipe, which is ideal not just for Navratri fasting but also […]
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Packaged food, drinks unhealthiest in India: Survey – 2 min read
New Delhi: A global survey has found that when it comes to having the healthiest packaged food and drinks, India ranks the lowest among 12 countries. The UK topped the charts, followed by the US and Australia. Published in the journal Obesity Reviews, the researchers analysed more than 400,000 food and drink products from 12 […]
Eat a snack at night shifts to stay alert, productive
New Delhi (2 MIN READ): If you are a night shift worker, eating at irregular hours is just par for the course, but it impacts the body. To limit this impact and maintain alertness and productivity, researchers say a light snack is better than a full meal. According to researchers, working at night conflicts with […]
At peace in the madding crowd: Taking a holy dip at the Kumbh
Prayagraj | It is the largest spiritual, cultural and religious congregation of its kind and attracts crores of devotees from India and abroad at the Sangam – the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers and the mythical Saraswati. The historic city of Praygaraj, which was recently renamed from Allahabad, is witnessing the coming together […]
GoAir enhances services to Phuket with daily operations
New Delhi : Budget passenger carrier GoAir on Monday said that it has enhanced its operations to Phuket with the launch of daily directly flights from Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru. According to the airline, it expanded the services effective December 22. “At the beginning GoAir started two direct flights per week to Phuket from […]
Decoded: How ginger reduces bad breath
London : Ever thought how ginger helps reduce bad breath? A pungent compound present in the spice may be an answer to it, a new study suggests. The study found that the pungent compound — 6-gingerol — stimulates enzymes contained in saliva that breaks down foul smelling substances in the mouth ensuring fresh breath and […]
At Ranthambore, every feline has a distinct personality
Ranthambore : Much like a Hollywood Walk of Fame, every feline inhabiting this royal forest in Rajasthan comes across as a distinct character with a personality of its own. And in these times with their dwindling numbers, they seem well aware of their stardom and the attraction they have for numerous visitors frequenting the Ranthambore National […]
Long haul flights gaining preference amongst Indians: Survey
New Delhi : Indians today have not only caught onto the travelling bug but have also started opting for long haul flights and long vacations instead of going somewhere near their home or hometowns only, according to a survey. While Toronto and Perth have seen a significant rise in flight searches with 92 per cent […]
51 per cent people eat potatoes every day: Survey
New Delhi : It is the filling in samosas, the centre of our vada pavs, the topping on morning poha. A regular day in an Indian household is incomplete without the humble potato being part of at least one meal. Now a survey says that a majority of Indians eat potatoes every day. To decode […]
Tips to plan hassle-free trip to abroad
New Delhi : From picking the right place to travel duration to travel card, there are many things that one needs to keep in mind while planning a foreign vacation, say experts. Manheer Singh Sethi, co-founder, Travkart, and Anand Kandadai, Executive Vice President, Cleartrip, have listed some tips: * Choose what you wish to do: […]