Author: Shivani Singh

The celebration of the New year has cultural and social significance. This day is a joyous occasion celebrated every year on January 1 which is according to the modern gregorian calendar, around the world. People celebrate this day with their friends and family wishing them well wishes for the next year. People get together in gatherings, cook something special and go out and even decorate their homes. History The concept of the New Year originated in ancient Babylon around 4,000 years ago. Babylonians made the new year a celebration of 11 days called Akitu which had different customs every day…

The Himalayan brown bear generally lives in the alpine meadows in the Himalayan region of India and Pakistan. Here in India, this species is found in Jammu Kashmir, Uttrakhand and Himachal Pradesh. These brown bears are endangered as their population has diminished in the past few years. You’ll be shocked to find what Himalayan brown bears are eating these days and its plastic. A study done by Wildlife SOS and J&K Wildlife Department revealed that there is 75 per cent waste in bears’ diet. The junk and the litter left behind by the tourists in the Himalayas have revealed themselves…

Brain-eating amoeba also called Naegleria Fowleri is an amoeba- a single-celled living organism- that causes infection in the brain. The brain-eating amoeba is found commonly in warm freshwater bodies.  According to a Korean Times report, recently a South Korean man died from an infection caused by Naegleria Fowleri. This was the first confirmed case of Naegleria Fowleri in the country. The man had returned from Thailand. The report said that the man was in his 50s and had resided in Thailand for four months before returning to Korea on 10 December. The man started to show the symptoms of meningitis,…

Two transgender have been identified as Manoj and Lakshmi, who were residents of Pune and Mumbai, respectively. They were supposedly performing some rituals at the crematorium in Pune. The security guard at the Vaikunth crematorium saw the two people and informed the police that they were performing a “black magic-like ritual” near a burning corpse. The incident took place on Thursday in the early hours of the night. Soon the police arrived and took both into custody. After some investigation, it came to light that the mother of one of the accused was ill- suffering from cancer- and they performed…

In the global list of best cuisines of the world, the TasteAtlas World’s Best Cuisine Award 2022, India secured 5th position. Italy and Greece are in first and second position respectively. Spanish cuisine is in 3rd place and Japanese is in fourth. India got 4.5 points/ ranking. The ranking is based on the audience rating poll for ingredients, dishes and beverages. The list mentions various restaurants and dishes voted the best in India. The results of the TasteAtlas awards 2022 mention that Garam Masala, Ghee, Butter Garlic Naan, Keema, Paneer Tikka, Malai Kofta, Rasgulla and Malai are the best-rated foods…

This year the sale of coffee broke the record as it accounts for a large portion of international trade. We mentioned some things and facts about coffee. There is a new thing in the market called coffee capsules or pods which will be helpful in waste management. They are now popular in Europe and North America. These are compostable and can be recycled. It’s been predicted that by 2025 they will be marketed and will be popular in China and South Korea. Here are some facts and things we have learned or come to know this year about coffee

This year Y2K fashion became trending and was favoured more than ever. The year was packed with stylish, comfortable and practical trends. Clothing that comes according to everyone’s taste, shape and comfort. After three years fashion came back and reflected our lives in outfits which were not done in a previous couple of years. From the bright colour, and enchanted length of the sleeves to dressing like a toddler in oversized outfits. And at the start of the year with Rihanna changing the rules for maternity wear, this year had it all. With the year ending here are some trendiest…

India has several accomplished authors and books which take you on a tour of India and its glitz; the hustle and bustle of the streets, arranged marriages and immigrating to foreign countries. To know about your country by its own people(not foreigners) because they know what India is all about. . Relatable, readable and honest characters. Here are some fictional books- if you’re not a fan of non-fic- to know about India, and learn about its diverse culture, history and mythology. The book discusses the topic of death and Amit, Rajat and Surya visit Varanasi in search of answers to…

A typical sign you have a urinary tract infection is painful, frequent and urgent urination. UTIs are common in adults; if you are a woman it is nothing too serious because women of all ages get recurrent infections. Men can get UTI too but usually, it’s the case of some blockage in the bladder or enlarged prostate. You don’t need to worry about the recurrence of the infection as it is so common that nearly 8 million people visit doctors because of this and every year 10% of women get UTI. Symptoms of UTI Pain and burning sensation when peeing…

There have been over 200 deaths in Bihar since 2016 but the data shows a much less number. The first hooch case in the year 2016 was reported between 16 to 18 august in which 19 people died in Gopalganj district of Bihar. But data from NCRB (National Crime Records Bureau) shows only 6 deaths. From 2016 till this date there have been over 200 deaths but the reports of NCRB only recorded 23. What is hooch? Hooch term is commonly used for poor-quality alcohol. The term is derived from the native Alaskan Tribe- Hoochinoo who was known for producing…