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Representative image (ANI) NEW DELHI: The south district police have arrested an alleged narcotics kingpin and uncovered a “chemical kitchen” of sorts that was operating as a factory for manufacturing high-end psychotropic substances like MDMA and heroin. The action to bust synthetic drug distribution in the city led to the arrest of Emmanuel (36), a…
As it has been increasingly utilised as an ingredient in cooking as well as in health-oriented diets, avocado oil has been gaining considerable attention for its special nutritional properties and uses in culinary practices. Being obtained from the pulpy material of an avocado fruit, it is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, carotenoids and vitamin E,…
The rising entourage cost of actors and how it burdens the producers is a discussion which has been happening for a while now. This has caused a lot of debate and in a recent round table conversation actor Dhruv Vikram expressed shock over the same. This roundtable also included other actors like Kriti Sanon, Vicky…
Flowers were never added to Indian food for novelty. They were used because they were there. Picked early in the morning, cleaned by hand, cooked slowly, and eaten without explanation. In many homes, nobody called them edible flowers. They were just ingredients. Banana flowers showed up when bananas were growing. Pumpkin flowers appeared before the…
Oil for heart health: Which cooking oil is truly healthier Cooking oil is something that is usually found in the kitchen. However, its usefulness does not have to be limited to food preparation only. Quite a few gardeners have found out that daily cooking oils, primarily olive oil, can be surprisingly helpful outdoors if they…
Eggs are one of those things we trust by default. They sit in the fridge for days, sometimes weeks, and we rarely question them. You grab one, crack it open, and expect it to behave. Most of the time it does. But every once in a while, something feels off. A strange smell. A runny…
Choosing the right cooking oil can make a big difference in heart health, cholesterol levels, and overall well-being. Rice bran oil and sunflower oil are two of the popular choices because of their dissimilar nutritional profiles and the benefits they both provide. The taste of the oils, along with a high smoke point, helps them…
Potatoes are rich in starch. During digestion, starch breaks down into glucose, which enters the bloodstream. This process is measured using the glycaemic index, or GI. Foods with a high GI raise blood sugar quickly, while low-GI foods raise it more slowly, as per Medlineplus. Potatoes naturally sit in the medium-to-high GI range, but cooking…
Cooking oils can make all the difference when it comes to heart health, yet some decisions silently increase your chances of problems such as clogged arteries and high cholesterol. Decades of studies have confirmatively documented certain oils, packed either with trans fats, excess omega-6-or too much saturated fat, which feed inflammation and cardiovascular disease. The…
Remembering Smita Patil on her 39th death anniversary, this piece highlights her iconic status in Indian cinema. Beyond her acting prowess, she was a staunch advocate for women’s rights and maintained humility, even cooking her own meals on sets. Her impactful roles often portrayed strong, independent women, reflecting her personal ethos. Smita Patil was an…
