By : Ummehaani Zahir By now, most of us have been liquid-shamed.Yes, that colleague with the gallon jug labelled “You got this!”Yes, that fitness influencer sipping like it’s a spiritual ritual.Yes, even your well-meaning mom who reminds you that “you should drink water before you feelthirsty!” Hydration has…
Read MoreImage source : Pinterest Growing up, I remember my grandmother preparing fresh ghee at home, its golden aroma filling the kitchen, poured generously over chapatis, dal, and rice. “Ghee is pure,” she would say, sometimes even applying a spoonful to wounds or dry lips. Like many Indian households,…
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By Ummehaani Zahir We’ve all heard the classic schoolyard mantra: humans have five senses—sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. It’s as tidy as a perfectly packed tiffin box. But let’s be real—this is the sensory equivalent of calling a smartphone just a “calling device.” Science says otherwise.Research shows…
Read More Let’s get real. You’re at the supermarket. You grab a bag of corn, maybe some canola oil, a handful of soy-based snacks. You’re thinking about dinner, not a biology class.Then you see a tiny label: “may contain genetically modified ingredients.” Your brain flickers:“Wait, GMOs? Aren’t those…bad?” “Didn’t I…
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It happened in the middle of a grocery run. I stood there, staring at two packs of apples. One was your regular, shiny kind. The other? Organic, with a price tag that made my wallet sigh. I hesitated. A voice in my head whispered, “Go for the organic…
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“Pop star Katy Perry recently made headlines by joining a historic spaceflight aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket,” announced the TV anchor.“Hey, what’s that about?” I asked, curiously. “Why are celebrities going to space?”“Not just celebrities,” my brother replied. “They got the spotlight for sure but it was…
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Picture this: It’s 2 a.m., and I’m standing in my kitchen, pajama-clad, staring suspiciously at my microwave like it’s a double agent plotting my demise. The glow of its digital clock mocks me as I clutch a frozen burrito, whispering to myself, “Is this thing gonna turn me…
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“So, here we are at my favourite café,” I said excitedly, scanning the familiar menu. “You have to try their garlic bread and peri…” Before I could finish, my friend cut in, eyes locked on the menu. “I’ll have romaine lettuce with croutons and parmesan cheese.” I sighed,…
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Picture this: You’re unpacking your groceries, humming a little tune, when your nosy neighbor pops in and gasps, “You’re not putting those bananas in the fridge, are you? They’ll turn poisonous!” You freeze mid-hum, banana in hand, wondering if you’ve been secretly poisoning yourself with every chilled fruit…
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It started on a regular day in the lab, until I caught Sara in deep conversation with a tray of sunflower seedlings. “You’re doing amazing, little ones! Keep growing!” she cooed, gently misting them with water. I stared. “Wait… are you talking to the plants?” She turned to…
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