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This weekend, look back on Burman

October 17, 2017 Loknath DasBack, Burman, look, On, This, Weekend

For the next few weeks, the walls of the National Gallery of Modern Art will be filled with the works that are best described as dreamlike. Sakti Burman, now 84, gets a long overdue retrospective titled In the Presence of Another Sky – a show that surveys his output across nearly six decades.“The viewer who does not already know Sakti Burman’s work can look forward to being immersed in the magical universe of an artist who is by turns an enchanter, a mythologist, a storyteller, an archaeologist of memory, and…

Try these homemade face masks to keep your skin fresh and glowing this festive season

September 23, 2017 Loknath Dasand, Face, Festive, Fresh, glowing, Homemade, Keep, masks, Season, skin, these, This, to, Try, Your

Nothing can beat the goodness of homemade face masks which are made from natural ingredients like bananas, papayas, oats, aloe vera, honey, turmeric and more. With the festive season around the corner, experts suggest you try shakes, flower mixes and face packs that can be easily made at home. *Honey banana face mask: Mash half a ripe banana and milk, one table spoon of sandalwood powder paste and half table spoon of honey. Let it stay on your skin for 20-25 minutes and wash it with lukewarm water. This face mask…

5 Easy Tips and Quick Fixes To Save Cooking Disasters

August 31, 2017 Loknath Das5%;, and, Cooking, Disasters, easy, Fixes, quick, Save, Tips:, to

Love cooking? But has your last experience of a super salty curry or a burnt cake made you doubtful of donning the apron again? Let us tell you a secret. Even the most celebrated chefs make mistakes except that they know how to save their dish too. There will be days when an extra teaspoon of red chilly can ruin your dish but a good cook is one who has some smart hacks up his sleeves. It is easy to rectify a mistake, if you know what to do. Keep…

5 Most Popular Fruit Bearing Trees and Their Benefits

August 31, 2017 Loknath Das5%;, and, Bearing, Benefits, Fruit, Most, Popular, their, Trees

It good to know about these wonderful resources that provide us with some of the most delicious fruits that we enjoy almost daily. Not only to these fruits add sweetness to our day, they also offer a host of health benefits with their healing qualities. Have a look. 1. Java Plum Tree or Jamun Tree The Java Plum is an evergreen tropical tree which typically originated in India and is also grown in other Southeast countries like Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. The tree is known to live for…

8 Weird Facts About Apples We’re Sure You Won’t Know

August 29, 2017 Loknath Das8, About, Apple's, facts, Know, Weird, Were, Won't, You, ‘sure’

No, I am not going to repeat the same old phrase that an apple a day keeps… you know the rest! But there are some very interesting facts about the humble apple that you may have not known. This juicy red fruit which most of us consume on a day to day basis has so many secrets. Start by knowing these eight weird facts about apple. 1. Why do apples float? Apples can float because 25% of their volume is nothing but air. This air makes it become less dense than water.…

The Accidental Tea Bag: Ever Wondered Who Invented the Tea Bag?

August 29, 2017 Loknath DasAccidental, Bag:, Ever, Invented, Tea, The, Who, Wondered

Tea is the second most consumed drink in the world after water. A number of varieties of tea exist worldwide – green tea, black tea or flavoured teas like the lemongrass tea . A cup of tea has become a part of our daily lives and our culture. Earlier, tea used to be made in large pots. Hot water was poured over a bunch of tea leaves even to make a single cup. It is believed that this led to wastage of tea and that is where the story of the teabag comes…