Elaichi, more commonly known as cardamom, is a spice that effortlessly transforms ordinary dishes into culinary delights, enveloping them in a tantalising aroma and rich flavour. Its vivid green pods, dotted with black pearls, enhance the essence of every imaginable dish or dessert. Yet, beyond its culinary prowess, cardamom boasts different health benefits. Notably, high-quality cardamom pods are… Read More »
As women, we desire to have a deep emotional bond with our spouse. We want to be loved and adored. Our inner core is filled with contentment and happiness when we feel understood and appreciated. Making a wish list of traits we want our husband to have is effortless, but bringing out the best in him takes a… Read More »
“You know yourself what you are worth in your own eyes; and at what price you will sell yourself. For men sell themselves at various prices. This is why, when Florus was deliberating whether he should appear at Nero’s shows, taking part in the performance himself, Agrippinus replied, ‘Appear by all means.’ And when Florus inquired, ‘But why… Read More »
Amr ibn al-Jamuh was one of the leading men in Yathrib in the days of Jahiliyyah. He was the chief of the Banu Salamah and was known to be one of the most generous and valiant persons in the city. One of the privileges of the city’s leaders was having an idol to himself in his house. It… Read More »
The joints in our hands are made up of cartilage surfaces that cap the bones. Cartilage is a smooth surface that allows for gliding. When cartilage is healthy, there is a cushioning effect of the cartilage that absorbs and evens out the forces across the joint. Our joints typically have a capsule of tough, but flexible, fibrous tissue… Read More »
The intervention, performed by the SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital and Hospital Clínic Barcelona, is the first of its kind carried out in Spain. A nephrology and surgical team from the SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital and Hospital Clínic Barcelona have successfully performed a transplant of two kidneys from the same donor into two identical twin paediatric patients. It is the first… Read More »
There are several forms and colours of raisins available. Black raisins, also known as Manukka in India, have gained popularity as a delightful snack over time. These dried grapes, commonly referred to as raisins, can be stored and consumed over an extended period. A common method for making black raisins is to spread seedless grapes on paper and… Read More »
From country to country, monetary units vary nearly as much as the cultures and languages that use them. But have you ever wondered why a dollar is called a ‘dollar’? The reason Pakistan’s passport is green A recent post on the Oxford Dictionary’s ‘OxfordWords blog’ explained the origins of the names of the world’s most common currencies. Here’s… Read More »
In July 2005, a newspaper in Turkey carried a caption: 1,500 sheep take suicide to leap off a cliff. The report referred to an incident in Gevas, a town in eastern Turkey when sheep leapt to death from a cliff. Right after 1,500 sheep plunged into the 15-metre drop in a bizarre mass suicide. “There’s nothing we can… Read More »
The crisp lip-smacking flatbread stuffed with select spices and boiled potatoes, ‘Kulcha Amritsar’ or ‘Amritsari Naan’ is a delight from the North Indian state of Punjab. Enjoyed as a heavy breakfast, filling lunch or a cheat dinner when on diet, it is loaded with proteins, fats, carbs and fibre. Accompany it with a side of Pindi chole or… Read More »