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India — The term “soy sauce” most likely comes from the condiment’s Japanese name, “shoyu”. This is a bit strange, given that the Chinese invented the process of fermenting soy to create this nuanced sauce packed with flavour. The Chinese call it “jiangyou” (Mandarin for “liquid extracted from soy beans”). There are records of soy […]

India, Sept — The reaction of most doctors, when asked about resistance training in children, is to frown and discourage them from doing it. Apparently, resistance training is unsafe for them, stunts bone growth, makes girls bulky, and is not needed for non-athletes. But is that so? However, this response is wrong and unacceptable because, […]

NEW YORK — Covid-19 lockdowns completely changed the lifestyles of young people. They got used to spending time alone and doing quieter activities, just like during their grandma era. And even as life returns to normal, trends for things like knitting and watching old movies persist. This is what internet users are calling their “grandma […]

One traveller who posted on Reddit received a thumbs up for refusing to swap seats so that a family could sit together. And no he wasn’t being mean but had a perfectly good reason for doing so. The traveller posted on Reddit that he was on a 10-hour flight from Greece at the end of […]

New Delhi, Aug. 29 — Residents of China’s Haikou city were left stunned when they spotted a unique phenomenon in the sky above them: a “rainbow”, but in the shape of a cloud. However, the phenomenon was not a rainbow but, in fact, a cloud. Pileus cloud What was seen in the skies of Haikou […]

PARIS, Aug — France’s record heat and drought have not spared the majestic pastures under the snow-capped Alps, where cows are struggling to find enough grass to produce milk for reblochon and other prized cheeses. “Everything’s yellow and parched, so we’ll have to bring them down from the pastures a month early,” said Theo Bargetzy, […]

Delhi, Aug — Marriage is the beginning of an entirely new chapter in one’s life where creating new memories, setting new goals, pursuing better experiences and chasing dreams together are part of a new phase of a couple’s life after wedding. Various decisions are to be made and many changes are to be implemented to […]

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 — Gender-neutral, unisex, or mixed-gender fashion is no longer an exception to the rule. These days, a multitude of brands are launching ready-to-wear collections designed for everyone. And while the lingerie sector might seem to be the last bastion against the shattering of gender stereotypes, it too now seems ready to […]

No one gets married with the intention of getting a divorce but life has a funny way of dealing us with the most unlikely blows. That said, even a marriage that last can be unhappy and at some point, many couples would have wanted to call it quits. Here are some scary signs that the […]

NEW YORK — Zodiac signs are now a factor among many others in the search for love. They are also one of the first topics of conversation when it comes to breaking the ice on dating apps. Singletons- especially the youngest – now don’t hesitate to look to the stars for guidance when looking for […]

India– By now we hope you are aware of the importance of sunscreens. They are the easiest and perhaps the most effective way of preventing skin-related woes caused by exposure to the sun. It helps protect you from sunburn, skin cancer and premature ageing. Sunscreen can be of different types – waterproof ones are the […]

SINGAPORE — There is a delicacy to this dish that beguiles the senses – the layers of mille-feuille, the warm aromas of the butternut squash, the slow pouring of the amber-gold sauce. You’d imagine you’re dining at a classic French restaurant, and in the techniques employed, at least, you’d be at least half right. But […]

Most of us know who Marie Kondo is and dream of having a home that is organized and uncluttered. Despair not if you have no idea where to start, whether it’s a family home or a bachelor pad here are a few tips that just may help you organize your home and consequently your life […]

KUALA LUMPUR — A recent survey has shown that 76 per cent of Malaysians disagree with the Tobacco and Smoking Products Control Bill 2022 which was tabled by Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. According to Retail and Trade Brand Advocacy Malaysia Chapter (RTBA Malaysia), survey respondents deemed the Bill – which recently went through its first […]

Having a credit card is such a pleasure and its convenience is beyond measure but in the same way as a gun in an old cowboy flick could make someone trigger happy, we may also become swipe happy with a tendency to swipe or more commonly wave our way through purchases that we don’t really […]