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We went to Rajouri Garden, one of the most popular markets in Delhi and these are our top 5 coolest picks. From legendary eating joints to amazing shops, from Chole Bhature to Kulfi and footwear to sarees, we went all out!
In a groundbreaking observation, researchers witnessed a male Sumatran orangutan named Rakus displaying remarkable self-healing behavior. After sustaining a facial wound, Rakus ingeniously used the anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties of Akar Kuning leaves to treat himself. Chewing the leaves and applying the juice directly to the wound, he repeated the process until the wound healed, leaving only a small scar. This behavior, unprecedented in wild animals, suggests a level of intentional medicinal plant use previously unseen in non-human primates.
Anand Mahindra, born in 1955 into a prestigious Mumbai family, could have been a filmmaker but pursued a different path, studying filmmaking and photography at Harvard University. Now chairman of the Mahindra Group, he's known for his strong social media presence, sharing entrepreneurial insights and celebrating Indian innovation, like buying a house for the viral 'Idli Amma' and offering a job to a quadruple amputee. Mahindra sees social media as vital for 21st-century CEOs, using it to highlight grassroots innovations and extend helping hands.
Nestlé faces scrutiny for adding high levels of sugar to Cerelac baby formula in India, averaging 3 grams per serving, while selling the same product without added sugar in Europe and the UK. This practice, criticized by experts as dangerous and addictive, exploits a loophole in Indian regulations that lack specific limits on added sugars in baby food. Nestlé defends its actions, citing compliance with local laws, but critics argue this approach raises ethical and public health concerns, urging stricter enforcement and global standards.
India is facing a significant rise in cancer cases, with almost 14 lakh people diagnosed in 2020, expected to reach 15.7 lakhs by 2025. This trend is part of a broader increase in non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including diabetes, hypertension, and depression. Cancer is particularly concerning due to its prevalence among women (breast, cervix, ovarian) and men (lung, mouth, prostate) at relatively young ages. Despite this, cancer screening rates are low, highlighting a need for increased awareness and screening programs to address this growing health challenge
A Day In The Life Of India • 3 years agoA Day In The Life Of: Versova Ka EscobarAs the debate on drug culture rages on, here is our video from the archive of a 'Baba' from Mumbai's Versova, also known as Versova Ka Escobar.
Inside Syria • 4 years agoThis Video Of A Father And Daughter In Syria Will Make You CryWe have seen many shocking visuals of the Syrian War and this video of a Syrian father-daughter duo will further break your heart. War is devastating and traumatising especially for children who do not understand it. And what this father did will pull at your heart's strings.
Tech Probe • 5 years agoEntropik - Emotion MappingYou remember that lie detector test where the polygraph needles would go nuts trying to figure out what the truth is? Or the truth serum that was once injected to know what a human being is truly feeling? Are we really understood? Because we say so much, but most of it is misunderstood by people or understood at all. On this season of Tech Probe we met such great creators, but this one stands out. Here's why.
Tech Probe • 5 years agoMahindra TreoPublic transport is the backbone of every city. In India, we have buses, trains and the metro, which is usually under construction. So the quick fix to our travel problems is the auto. Now in India, we have more than five million of these, so imagine the kind of pollution that's pumped into the system. But today on Tech Probe, we've found a solution to the auto, and this is the autocorrect we need.
Tech Probe • 5 years agoWagr Dog TrackerWagr is a small, light, and comfortable device which tracks your dog's location and activity. The device attaches to your dog's collar and through the companion, the mobile app tells you everything you need to know to ensure their safety and fitness.
India On A Plate • 5 years agoTracing The Vindaloo's 500-Year-Old JourneyWhat comes to your mind when you think of Vindaloo? Spicy? Hot curry? Aloo? Here's something else to thank the Portuguese for. And here's something you didn't know about the dish. Join Kubbra Sait on #IndiaOnAPlate to know the history behind this Goan curry. Stay tuned for more such fun stories with us.
Tech Probe • 5 years agoElectric PropulsionIsn't watching a rocket launch a fascinating thing? Every rocket is expendable, it just falls off. Unfortunately, there are lot of these pieces of debris that remains up there. Ever wondered what happens to all of it? Apparently, satellites also have a graveyard.
India On A Plate • 5 years agoHow The Bombay Duck Got Its Name & Became A Favourite In MumbaiBack when Mumbai was Bombay, the city introduced us to our favourite tea-time snack, the Bombay sandwich. You won't be wrong in calling it the city's superstar dish either. Join Kubbra Sait and Indiatimes as we discover India's flavourful history with #IndiaOnAPlate.
Tech Probe • 5 years agoThe Future Of RoboticsIf you want to know how stuff works, this is the place to head to. Welcome to 'The Tech Probe,' a crazy world of inventions! It is safe to say that the future is automated. Watch it exclusively on Indiatimes.