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Sauteed Tapioca – Kerala Style

Ingredients Tapioca(Also known as Yuca Root. Maravalli Kilangu/Maricheeni Kilangu (Tamil) Kappa (Malayalam))  – Skin peeled off Cleaned and cubed  –  1 no. Whole Pepper Corns – 4 nos Turmeric powder Mustard Seeds – 1/ tsp split urad dal – 1/ tsp Shallots – 10 to 12 (sliced) Red Chillies – …

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Interesting facts about the English language

‘E’ is the most commonly used letter in the English language. In fact, as many as one in eight of all the letters written in English is ‘e’. More English words begin with the letter ‘S’ than any other letter of the alphabet. “I am.” is the shortest complete sentence …

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Puttu, Nethili Fry and Nandu masala – (Puttu,Fish Fry and Crab Masala)

புட்டு , நண்டு கறி , வெளமீன் பொரியல் , நெத்திலி பொரியல்…….. Basically hailing from the Southernmost part of Tamilnadu, closer to Kerala, our cuisine is a combination of several authentic recipes from both the states. Puttu is one of our favourite breakfast items. It is a common item in Southern India …

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Types of Vegetarianism

“DON’T WORRY VEGETARIANS , WE ALSO HAVE TURKEY & CHICKEN” . . This phrase caught my attention in a local restaurant and I was baffled for a while and thought it was a funny statement. When I was discussing with my colleagues , I came to know many interesting type …

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Twilight at the Railway Station

Photography by Andrews Karunakaran Photography by Andrews Karunakaran An instantaneous mobile phone click, on being attracted by the blend of Natural and artificial lighting at the twilight time. Picture location: Atoona Railway Station in Pennsylvania, USA.

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Online Safety Checklist for Parents: Navigating the Digital Landscape

As technology becomes an integral part of our lives, ensuring online safety for our children is crucial. Whether they’re browsing the web or chatting with friends, here’s a comprehensive checklist to keep your kids safe: 1. Establish Clear Rules for Internet Use: Define which websites your child can visit. Specify …

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Women Facts

To empower a woman is to empower a nation. Women contribute to the welfare and wellbeing of every family, society, and economy. On International Women’s Day, raise your voice in support of women. Women were first allowed to participate in the Olympic Games in 1900. The world’s first novel, The …

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Gatefold Sliding Shutter Card – Handmade folding cards

I chose this beautiful ‘Gatefold sliding shutter’ design to make a Thank You card, after watching a  video tutorial found in YouTube (embedded below). This one instantly caught my attention, since it had  a cute little mechanism associated with it. Once assembled the center inside the card opens like a camera shutter, and hence …

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Quotes by Mother Teresa

“Peace Begins with a smile” “The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread.” “I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbor. Do you know your next door neighbor?” “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that …

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Apple Inc – Interesting Facts

– Apple iPad’s retina display is actually manufactured by Samsung. Smoking near Apple computers voids the warranty. Apple has over 80,000 employees around the world. Apple headquarters‘ employees earn an average of US$125,000 a year. Apple sold 340,000 iPhones per day in 2012. Apple earns US$300,000 per minute. Apple’s co-founder sold all his shares for $800. Today, …

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