Is Bhendi Bazaar actually named after Bhindi? The surprising history revealed, thanks to Chef Ranveer Brar

Bhendi Bazaar’s name, contrary to popular belief, has no connection to the vegetable bhindi. Chef Ranveer Brar revealed the name likely originated from the British era’s ‘behind the bazaar.’ Another theory suggests it stems from the Marathi word ‘bhandi’ for utensils. This vibrant Mumbai locale’s name is a linguistic quirk, reflecting the city’s evolving identity….

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Optical illusion: Can you spot the hidden pencil in this pic, as these two animals enjoy some bubble tea?

Optical illusions have gained a lot of popularity recently, as they get our brain to exercise, and can be the perfect test of our observational skills and keen eye. People who want to use their free time effectively can solve puzzles, which provide both entertainment and problem-solving solutions. The brain creates visual illusions through its…

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6-month-old child dies after diarrhea, high fever; contaminated water suspected to be the cause: Understanding how waterborne bacteria can put life at risk and how to stay protected

Madhya Pradesh’s Indore is facing a public health emergency as the Bhagirathpura locality has been hit by a waterborne disease outbreak, with 9 confirmed deaths and over 1400 affected. Now, the death of a 6-month-old child has raised outrage. The infant died after diarrhea and high-fever, and contaminated water is suspected to be the cause….

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Heart health: Stanford University maps rare mRNA vaccine–linked myocarditis pathway, flags soy compound as potential risk mitigator

Stanford investigators have found the exact immune process at work in occasional instances of inflammation of the heart, or myocarditis, associated with the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, which occurred principally in young males. Their report published in Science Translational Medicine describes a two-step process involving certain proteins, and how a compound found in soy products may…

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