There is no paneer on this vegetarian menu. Mumbai’s recently opened Avatara won a Michelin award in Dubai last year for a good reason. Now the world’s first and only vegetarian, Indian and one-Michelin-star restaurant, it finds imaginative ways to use local vegetables that people dislike, overlook or take for granted. Bitter gourd, for instance,…
Scientists have discovered microplastics in human reproductive fluids, raising concerns about potential risks to fertility and reproductive health. The study, presented at the ESHRE meeting, found microplastics in follicular fluid from women and seminal fluid from men. Researchers identified various common microplastic polymers, including PTFE, PS, and PET, prompting further investigation into the impact on…
Lara Trump’s name is making serious waves in North Carolina politics again—this time due to US President Donald J. Trump. In recent interviews, Trump openly floated Lara as his “first choice” to replace retiring Senator Thom Tillis in the 2026 race. But wait—who is Lara Trump, exactly? And how did she go from television producer…
Sherlock’s Lounge and Kitchen | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement “When does the ladies night start?” enquired a bevy of ladies, who were dressed to the nines and were ready to dance and party while Beyonce’s ‘Single Ladies’ blasted from the speakers in Sherlock’s Lounge and Kitchen. The resto-bar was filled to the brim on a Wednesday…
Fact: It’s never too late. Literally. Muscle building, or hypertrophy, is possible well into your 60s, 70s, and even 80s. Studies have shown that older adults respond positively to resistance training, often gaining strength, muscle mass, and even improving bone density. One study in Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that previously sedentary seniors…
Sudanese entrepreneur Julie Samir’s dream of opening a restaurant has finally come true, but it’s a bittersweet achievement after she fled to Egypt from her war-torn homeland of Sudan. Now, Ms. Samir has one aim for her menu: winning over the palate of Egyptians with a taste of Sudan’s complex culinary traditions, born from a…
Idaaya sipping rum | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement It was while sipping on what she calls “a really nice rum” sometime during the lockdown, that Delhi-based Karishma Manga Bedi and her husband Samrath Bedi arrived at the unfortunate conclusion that there is no rum from India in the prestige segment which has managed to create a…
Fitness is about bulging muscles or long treadmill sessions. True strength lies in elemental integrity, how well the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, space) function within. Modern fitness mostly focuses on muscular strength or cardiovascular endurance. But Sadhguru emphasizes that true well-being comes from aligning the elements inside the body. It’s not about looking…
Maplai virundhu at Madras Maplai | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement High school buddies, Jerome Fenelon and D Badrinarayan, were always interested in the world of cooking and food. Five years ago, they decided to pursue this passion more seriously. After attempting to understand this industry, they have now launched their fine dining restaurant, Madras Maplai….
Fitkari, or alum, emerges as a budget-friendly, natural solution for hair care, addressing dandruff and promoting a healthier scalp. Its antibacterial and oil-balancing properties, combined with methods like rinses and masks, contribute to reduced hair fall and increased shine. Users on Reddit report positive experiences, emphasizing consistency and caution against overuse to avoid dryness. Okay,…
