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Red roses, and heartfelt promises: A Valentine’s Day to remember

With winter almost over, another occasion to dress up, give and receive flowers, and go out to spend quality time with your loved ones is Valentine’s Day. It is a celebration of two people who are honoring their commitments to each other and marking how far they have come. Every year on February 14, all the restaurants transform into a ...

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Study decodes how drinking sugary beverages raises diabetes risk

Ateam of US researchers has decoded the role of gut microbes in increasing the risk of diabetes after consuming sugary drinks. The study, published in the paper appearing in the journal Cell Metabolism, shows that metabolites produced by gut microbes might play a role. In the study, the team identified differences in the gut microbiota and blood metabolites of individuals ...

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Sweet Mera Pitha

Ingredient: * Rice powder- 2 cups * Water–2 cups * Salt–as per taste * Oil–1 tsp * Date jaggery–1 cup * Grated coconut-1 cup Method : 1. Heat the water with salt, jaggery and coconut and add a little oil to the water. When the water boils well, rice powder in small batches slowly add it to the hot water. ...

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‘I’m a weight-loss coach – my high-protein breakfast recipe is great alternative to oats’

A female weight-loss coach has revealed her recipe for a high-protein breakfast that excludes oats. Sarah Catterson, who offers fitness guidance and nutritious recipes on Instagram, understands the common association of oats with high protein, prompting many to prefer an oat-based morning meal. However, Sarah proposes an alternative. The dietary guru showcased her technique for making a breakfast egg quesadilla ...

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Le Reve launches Falgun & Valentine’s collection

Le Reve, one of the country’s leading fashion and lifestyle brands, marks the season’s beginning with the launch of its first summer capsule: the Falgun-Valentine Collection 2025. For women, the collection includes tunics, kameezes, salwar kameezes, sarees, tops, shrugs, and matching bottoms. Unique designs like kaftan-cut tunics and flared shrugs stand out. For men, the range features trendy Panjabi, shirts, ...

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Where learning goes beyond books, classrooms

What if a school could teach children not just from books, but from life itself? At Rihla International School, education extends beyond the classroom, blending hands-on experiences with academic excellence. Guided by its motto, “Learning for Life & Beyond,” the school nurtures young minds through practical learning, extracurricular activities, and essential life skills. A lesson in patience and gratitude: In ...

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Dietary changes: Ways to gain and lose weight

Certainly! Gaining or losing weight often involves changes in dietary habits, along with exercise and lifestyle adjustments. Here are some dietary changes for both: Ways to Gain Weight Caloric Surplus: To gain weight, you need to consume more calories than you burn. Calculate your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) and aim for a surplus of 250-500 calories per day. High-Calorie ...

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6 Surprising Things That Cause Weight Gain

Gaining weight is shocking. But understanding why and how you gain weight can be empowering on your fitness journey. Discover a few surprising things that cause weight gain. And learn tips for avoiding them to become slimmer and trimmer. We all know that if you eat cheese like there’s no tomorrow and spend every evening on the couch watching TV, ...

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German blueberry streusel cake recipe: Flavourful with buttery and fruity tartness

Classic German Streuselkuchen is a lush, fine-crumbed, yeasted cake topped with a remarkably hefty amount of buttery-crisp streusel. It’s the perfect coffee cake for breakfast, brunch or a casual dessert. In this recipe from our cookbook, “ Milk Street Bakes,” we add a pop of colour with a layer of fresh blueberries. Their fruity tartness is a perfect foil for ...

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