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The Power of Rose: It Can Prevent Wrinkles, Acne and Inflammation

May 31, 2017 Loknath Dasacne, and, Can, inflammation, It, of, Power, Prevent, Rose, The, Wrinkles

The incredible benefits of rose are not unknown in the world of beauty. We have all heard tales of ancient queens using this beautiful flower as a remedy to enhance their beauty, be it in milk baths or as skin packs. Even today, it holds as much importance besides lending to a flower garden and that’s why we find numerous beauty brands offering all sorts of rose-based products. So what makes the flower in demand? It is said that rose has anti-ageing properties, being a powerful source of antioxidants and…

Naan Pizza: The Indian Twist to the Most Popular Snack

May 29, 2017 Loknath DasIndian, Most, Naan, pizza, Popular, Snack, The, to, Twist

Are you in need for an instant snack that is both easy to make and mouth-watering to eat? Then we’ve got the perfect solution for you, Naan Pizza. Well, it’s just like regular pizza but only better. Naan is a long-ish, oven-baked flatbread which was first introduced in Central and South Asia. In India, it is a common bread which is often teamed with Chicken Butter Masala, Mutton Korma, Dal Makhani and the like. The crisp and mildly chewy texture is perhaps what makes it perfect to function as a…

Ramadan Special 2017: Delhi’s Top 11 Ramadan Food Eateries That You Must Visit

May 27, 2017 Loknath Das'Special, 11, 2017:, Delhi's, eateries, Food., Must, Ramadan, That, Top, visit, You

“There’s hidden sweetness in the stomach’s emptiness. We are lutes, no more, no less. If the sound box is stuffed full of anything, no music. If the brain and belly are burning clean with fasting, every moment a new song comes out of the fire. The fog clears, and new energy makes you run up the steps in front of you….” -Jelaluddin Rumi Come Ramadan and the madness at the galis of Chandni Chowk and Jama Masjid multiply tenfold. Ramadan or Ramzan is the ninth month of the IslamicCalendar, and…

‘Pop-Up’ Pastas to Make Your Dining Experience More Fun

May 26, 2017 Loknath DasDining, Experience, Fun, Make, More, Pastas, Pop-Up, to, Your

Have you ever wondered what our food would look like in the future? Well, you wouldnt have to wait for too long to find the answer. MIT scientists have developed pop-up foods-flat sheets of edible pastas that sprout into 3D structures when submerged in water, an extremely innovative and advance mechanism that will make your dining experience all the more fun and interactive. The edible origami consists of starch and flat sheets of gelatine that, when submerged in water, instantly sprout into 3D structures, including common pasta shapes like penne,…

How Much Water Should You Be Drinking Daily?

May 25, 2017 Loknath Dasbe, Daily, Drinking, How, much, Should, Water, You

Much has been said about the magic elixir water. Covering 70 percent of our planet and 60 percent of our own body, water is one of the key reasons of human survival and civilization in general. Yet despite its abundance, why is there a constant fixation to stay hydrated at all times? Even when you aren’t particularly thirsty? That is because we keep losing water from our body, though urine and sweat. And also because water carries out many important jobs, crucial for smooth running of our essential body functions…

Should You Cook in Earthen Pots? Get Back to the Basics!

May 25, 2017 Loknath DasBack, basics, Cook, Earthen, Get, In, Pots:, Should, The, to, You

Have you ever tried handi chicken? If you have, you would know the difference of the taste of the chicken as compared to what is cooked in normal utensils. In the olden times, people in rural India along with storing water in earthen pots or surahi, also used to cook in clay pots or handi, which was healthy and flavoursome. Earthenware had always been an intrinsic part of Indian households, however, now with different types of utensils available, earthen pots are barely used. You will see many urban households have…