Big Ben is often spoken of as if it were a single object, but the reality is more layered. The name refers to the Great Bell, not the tower itself, and it sits within a structure that mixes Victorian engineering with careful maintenance and constant adjustment. Standing beside the River Thames, the Elizabeth Tower has…
Making pickles at home is a rewarding process. You can make them using traditional recipes or experimenting with new flavours. However, using the wrong ingredients in the preparation can make the whole process go wasteful. Making pickles requires the optimal mix of salt, oil, acidity, and spice, not only for preserving vegetables but also for…
We are all surrounded by reusable containers but one of the worst parts about these are the labels attached on them. Whether you’re reusing containers for storage or just wish to clean up your recycling, removing labels from plastic containers becomes a tedious and messy task. The adhesive-backed paper often leaves sticky glue residue which…
Toilet bowl rings and stains are one more thing in the bathroom that can leave it looking unclean, even if it is spotlessly cleaned. Toilet bowl rings are usually seen as shades of brown, grey, or pink rings encircling the toilet waterline. They appear mostly due to the presence of minerals from hard water.Many people…
What are the winter essentials for you? Woolen clothes, of course. So, it is our responsibility to take care of our winter wear which keeps us warm and going even in harsh weather. Considering wool is a delicate natural fiber, it is important to be cautious while washing them. Woolens can easily lose their shape…
Andre Yarham. (Pix via Samantha Fairbairn / SWNS) The UK’s youngest known dementia patient, Andre Yarham, has died aged 24, less than two years after being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of the disease. Doctors had told his family that, despite his age, his brain showed degeneration comparable to that of a 70-year-old.According…
In the era of high-speed rail and overnight flights, India’s mountain trains still chug along at a different speed. The chug along slowly, and pause frequently, for you to take in the scenery, which is so jaw-droppingly beautiful from every angle that you would actually want to spend time there. Speed was never in the…
If you own a dog, then you might have observed one strange sleeping habit. Some dogs might refuse to sleep in the presence of a soft bed or couch or even a nice corner, and instead, they like to sleep near or at the doors or the thresholds. It might look very strange to humans,…
Some places announce themselves loudly, with crowds, cafés, and camera clicks. Others reveal their magic slowly. Dainkund belongs to the second kind. Long before you reach the top, you start to notice something unusual. The trees seem restless, and the air moves differently. And then, somewhere between the forest trail and the open ridge, you…
Veg Laphing is an extremely popular Tibetan street food, and it has become very popular in northeast India too. It has a slippery texture and an enticing spicy, tangy taste. This cold noodle food is originally made from starch extracts, either from Moong dal, potatoes, or wheat flour. The soft, slippery, and elastic noodles are…