Sausage Tree or Kigelia Africana is seen extensively across tropical Africa and seen in various game parks in Kenya. The fruit is fibrous and pulpy, and contains numerous seeds. It is eaten by several species of mammals, including baboons, bushpigs, elephants, giraffes, hippos, monkeys, and porcupines. This a very popular tree for various tribes across East …
Hippopotamus is the world’s third largest land animal and one of the most dangerous mammals. Hippos are known to be highly unpredictable at times and are responsible for more human deaths in Africa than any other animal. Their reputation does little to dissuade poaching for their ivory canines, which along with habitat loss, is a …
Did you know? A group of Zebras is called a ‘Dazzle’ and Zebras and are known to travel long distances in search of pasture. They keep changing their grazing areas regularly and are seen to be on the move continuously. They play a very vital role in balancing the ecosystem. They are known to regulate …
Masai (a tribe in Kenya) girls, after they reach puberty are married to a man chosen by their father in exchange for cattle. A Masai woman will never be allowed to divorce, except in the most serious cases of physical abuse, and will never be allowed to marry again, even if the husband her father …
So in the second weekend lockdown, I thought let me do some justice to the liver This Amrut Fusion is good malt and am glad I opened it today, of course, the third bottle since it’s launch A full-bodied, silky smooth single malt from Amrut Distillery made with barley grown in India, and brewing it …
They say South Indian breakfast is very healthy! Idli is one of the healthiest and popular South Indian breakfast dishes. These are soft, light, fluffy idlis served with sambar, and coconut chutney is not only tasty but very healthy as well. Yes, in addition to being lip-smacking tasty, idlis are one of the best meals …
A visit to Kodagu a few months back was an amazing experience. Mornings were all about the sweet smell of the berries, cherries, or the acidic aroma of the coffee, and this was good enough to charge batteries for the whole day! Yes, Kodagu is the place and the presence of numerous coffee plantations attracts …
VIRGIN CASK – Imparts more colour than a cask that’s been used before BOURBON CASK – Lends the whisky a golden-yellow, honey-like quality SHERRY CASK – Gives whisky a dark amber tone PORT CASK – Provides an amber, almost reddish hue So, the next time you pick up a bottle, you know what to look …
Should you add water to your whisky? Many connoisseurs believe adding water enhances the flavour, but the amount is a personal choice. From a few drops to a splash is what most malt lovers would prefer, but there are others who just pour water till the brim, a more psychological belief, that it would cause …
For ages, superstitions have surrounded the black cat. Not just in India but this is a popular belief in the west too, a black cat crossing the road is a bad omen. This superstition came from the Egyptians who believed that black cats were evil creatures and they brought bad luck. In India, black color …