The Times of India

Nutrition experts generally suggest that healthy adults require about 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight each day, roughly 48 grams for someone weighing 60 kilograms, though needs can vary with lifestyle and activity. Small changes to dosa batter, such as adding lentils or dairy, can make breakfast far more nourishing. Here are eight high-protein dosas to try.

Experience a unique darshan at Karnataka's Jharni Narasimha Swamy Temple, where devotees walk chest-deep through a 300-meter dark, sulphur-rich water cave to reach the self-manifested deity. This ancient shrine, nestled in a natural cave, offers a mystical journey, with its water believed to possess healing properties.

Childhood is not shaped only by applause for achievements, but by the steady presence of adults who make children feel secure enough to grow into themselves. Here are five things children often need more than praise to grow into emotionally healthy and confident adults.

A warm cup of tea can often help settle the stomach, calm trapped gas, and make digestion feel a little less stubborn. Here are six gentle teas people often turn to when the belly feels full, tight, or uneasy, along with the simplest way to make each one at home.

Dipika Pallikal, the Indian squash icon, has long been the most influential face in Indian sport. A Chennai-based athlete, Pallikal is the first Indian woman to break into the top 10 of the Professional Squash Association (PSA) world rankings in 2012.

Anuj Agnihotri, a doctor, achieved All India Rank 1 in the UPSC 2025 examination, attributing his success to family support and a positive mindset. He emphasized clarity of goals and maintaining a balanced life with fun and friends alongside studies. His mother highlighted his calm demeanor during preparation, stating, “Doctor hoke patience na ho, toh doctor kaisa.”

Garden borders need evergreen shrubs for year-round beauty. These plants create a lasting framework, giving shape and structure when flowers fade. Experts emphasize that this evergreen foundation is crucial for a garden's consistent appeal. A balance between evergreens and flowering plants ensures a garden looks good in all seasons, not just summer.

These are the quiet power players of the kitchen: the things chefs reach for when a dish tastes flat, thin or unfinished. They do not always announce themselves, but without them, food can feel one-note. Here are six ingredients chefs often rely on to turn good cooking into something far more layered.

The first few weeks can feel like a blur of feeding, crying, sleeping in fragments and second-guessing almost everything. Here are 5 things every new parent should know before bringing a baby home.

It does mean they should not be treated like health foods just because the label says so. Here are seven foods Indians often consider healthy, but which nutritionists say need more caution than they usually get. Here are seven foods Indians often think are healthy, but nutritionists say deserve a closer look.

Sergey Brin's advice to 'have fun and not be so weighed down by expectations' offers a refreshing perspective on success. Modern life's relentless pursuit of visible achievements often leads to exhaustion. Brin reminds us that genuine success can stem from curiosity and enjoyment, not just pressure, highlighting the importance of balance and inner fulfillment over external validation.

Most arrived via Portuguese traders and spread because Indian soils and tastes welcomed them. Here are 6 popular foods that were not in India before the 15th century.

Not because parents do not love them, but because children are still learning how to read the world, and they often read silence, impatience or distance as a sign that they are unwanted or not enough. Here are five things children commonly interpret as rejection, even when parents do not intend them that way.

India's Health Ministry has activated surveillance following hantavirus cases on the MV Hondius cruise ship, with eight probable infections and three deaths reported. While the WHO assesses the global risk as low, two asymptomatic Indian nationals are onboard. Travelers to South America are advised to take precautions against rodent exposure.

Pickling is not about ripe mangoes turned indulgent. It is about raw mangoes with enough body to survive salt, spice, oil and time. Scroll down to read more...