Day: June 10, 2021
Rarest great ape on Earth could soon go extinct
Tapanuli orangutans, the most gravely endangered great ape species on Earth, may be even closer to extinction than previously thought, The Hill reported. The great apes can now be found in the mountains of Batang Toru in North Sumatra, Indonesia, where they occupy less than 3% of the habitat they did in the late 1800s, according to a study […]
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Why are small dogs so fierce?
With their large, muscular bodies, dogs such as rottweilers and pit bulls, especially those that are trained to act menacingly, may seem like the scariest of their species. But evidence shows that smaller dogs can actually be more aggressive than many of their outsized counterparts. So why are little dogs so fierce? First, it’s important to define […]
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A gray whale swam halfway across the world, setting a new record
A gray whale has swum the longest distance ever recorded in a marine vertebrate—more than 16,700 miles—over halfway around the world. The male cetacean, spotted off Namibia in 2013, is the first gray whale ever recorded in the Southern Hemisphere. But it took several years of genetic research to confirm the whale originated in the North Pacific, according to a […]
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St. Petersburg, Russian
St. Petersburg, Russian Sankt-Peterburg, formerly (1914–24) Petrograd and (1924–91) Leningrad, city and port, extreme northwestern Russia. A major historical and cultural centre and an important port, St. Petersburg lies about 400 miles (640 km) northwest of Moscow and only about 7° south of the Arctic Circle. It is the second largest city of Russia and one of the world’s major cities. St. Petersburg […]
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Top 10 places to see in Puglia, Italy
Valle d’Itria Trulli of the Itria valley (c) Puglia Paradise Valle d’Itria, also called “Trulli valley”, has a unique fairytale landscape dotted with former peasant homes known as Trulli (plural of Trullo). These traditional Apulian structures look quaint with their beehive-shaped roofs and are resourcefully made from stones that peasants cleared from their rocky fields. […]
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Top 10 things to see and do in Newquay, Cornwall
1. Soak up the sun at the Tolcarne Beach When the sun shines in Newquay you feel as if you are in the French Riviera. The beautiful crescent-shaped bay of Tolcarne offers sandy beaches and azure waters and is a perfect spot for some well-deserved relaxation. Work your way down the glistening coast, find yourself […]
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Walnut Gosht Recipe
Walnut Gosht is a scrumptious main dish recipe that you can cook for your family and friends on special occasions and dinner parties. This Mughlai recipe is cooked using mutton, walnut, tomato, onion, coconut and a melange of whole and ground spices. The flavour is so strong that you cannot resist this mouth-watering non-vegetarian recipe. […]
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6 reasons to add Sapota (Chikoo) to your summer diet
1. Sapota and its health benefits Summer season is the best time to enjoy seasonal fruits, as they not only keep you hydrated, but also keep your gut healthy. One such fruit that you might be missing is Sapota, popularly known as Chikoo. According to a recent Instagram story shared by celebrity nutritionist Pooja Makhija, […]
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Does eating mango make you fat? 3 recipes which bust the myth
1. Everything you need to know about Mango and weight management It is always suggested to consume seasonal fruits. And when it comes to the summer season, adding mangoes to your daily diet is inevitable. But, what to do if the ‘King of Fruits’ makes you gain some extra kilos? First of all, is it […]
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Common kitchen foods that never expire
1. Ingredients that almost never expire When it comes to food, each item has a different shelf life. While some might last for just a few days, some can last months and even years together. But do you know that there are some food items which can actually last forever? Yes, there are certain foods […]
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