Father's Day 2024: Significance, Quotes and Much More

Father's Day is on June 16 (Sunday). It is celebrated to express gratitude towards fathers and father figures for all that they do. It is a day that reminds the role of paternal influence in nurturing individuals and society.


Here are a few quotes you can use to make your dad feel special:

“Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, storytellers, and singers of song.”  -Pam Brown


“Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad"- Anne Geddes


“A father carries pictures where his money used to be.”- Steve Martin

“Fatherhood is a marathon, not a sprint.” – Paul L. Lewis

Celebrate Father's Day by expressing your love towards them. Take time from your busy lives, sit down with your dad and share a meal. You can cook for them or go to their favourite restaurant for a memorable time. 


Eid-al-Adha 2024: Delicacies to prepare for the feast

Eid-al-Adha is the second-most important festival for Muslims all around the globe after Eid-ul-Fitr. People celebrate this day by spending time with their loved ones.


This year, Eid is going to be celebrated on June 16 in Saudi Arabia while the South Asian countries including India will celebrate it on June 17.Here are 5 delicacies you can prepare to enjoy a feast with your family and friends.

A classic dish, without which Eid is incomplete. A spicy combination of flavoured rice with the meat of your choice makes for a great dish to enjoy with your family. You can prepare raita (curd-based side dish) that pairs well with biryani.


A great snack to begin your feast. Kebabs are a juicy combination of spices and meat that melt in your mouth. There are a variety of kebabs you can try like, Galouti, Shami, Chapli, etc.


A rich curry prepared using red meat, spices and yoghurt. You can adjust the spice level according to your preference, tastes best with naan or steamed rice.


Yet another classic dessert without which your feast is incomplete. It is a creamy blend of vermicelli, milk, dry fruits etc. To add flavour to the dessert people often add cardamom and rose water.



Falooda is made with rose syrup, basil seeds vermicelli, and milk. A scoop of ice cream is added on top. It is a great way to end your feast. 


Easy To Make Mango Chutney Recipe at Home

Instant noodles don't contain nutrients that are required for your body to function. Having a diet that is heavily dependent on instant noodles can cause nutrition deficiency over time.


Here are 5 easy steps through which you can prepare mango chutney at home:

Take fresh mangoes and chop them into small chunks


Next, take a pan and add sugar and vinegar to it. Cook this mixture for about 8-10 minutes and ensure that the sugar granules have dissolved.


In a mixer jar, add toasted cumin, red chillies, cardamom and coriander and make a coarse powder.

Add the spice mix, chopped mangoes and 2 tbsp salt to the vinegar and sugar mix and cook on medium heat for 1hr 15 mins- 1 hr 35 mins till a thick consistency is achieved.


Let the mixture cool down, and your mango chutney is ready! If you want to preserve the chutney for a longer duration, store it in an airtight container and keep it in a cool and dry environment.


Step-By-Step Guide for Making Mango Sticky Rice


As the season of mangoes is here, one must try out this dish. Mango sticky rice draws its roots from Thailand. It is a great combination of rice, coconut milk and fresh and juicy mangoes. Here is a step-by-step guide for making mango sticky rice at home:


Prepare the sticky rice in a pressure cooker after washing them well



 Combine coconut milk, sugar and salt in a pan and make sure to have a smooth consistency


Divide the mixture into two parts; mix one part well with the rice

Cut fresh mangoes and place them on a plate


Add prepared rice to the plate and season it with the leftover mixture and roasted sesame seeds. Enjoy your Mango sticky rice!


Step-By-Step Guide for Making Mango Sticky Rice

Top 5 Monsoon Vacation Destinations in South India

Here are the top 5 destinations in South India where you can enjoy the beauty of the monsoon season:



Karnataka | Enjoy the monsoon amidst the greenery and clean air of Coorg. Take a tour of the coffee plantations and visit Abbey Falls and Iruppu Falls for a rejuvenating family vacation.


Kerala | Wayanad is the perfect place to relax, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Witness the beauty of nature with dense forests, waterfalls and wildlife sanctuaries around you.


Kerala | Yet another destination in Kerala, Munnar comes alive during the monsoon. You can visit tea plantations and the famous Anamudi Peak with your friends and family.


Tamil Nadu | Ooty is a hill station situated in Tamil Nadu. It is a great destination to refresh yourself and spend some quality time with your dear ones. Ooty Lake, Tiger Hills, Kalhatti Falls, etc. are popular tourist destinations.


Tamil Nadu | Kodaikanal is a great destination if you want to enjoy the serenity of nature. Surrounded by hills, Kodaikanal makes for a picturesque destination that is a must-visit. 


World Blood Donor Day 2024: How to Check Eligibility

World Blood Donor Day is celebrated annually on June 14. It is a day dedicated to blood donors, thanking them for their meaningful contribution to saving lives.


This year marks the 20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day. World Health Organization (WHO), along with other communities, celebrates this day by extending gratitude towards blood donors.


The theme for this year is, "20 Years of celebrating giving: thank you, blood donors!"


Here are a few points that can help determine whether you are eligible to donate blood or not:

Any healthy adult is eligible to donate blood. Men can donate once every three months while women can donate once in four months.

The weight of the blood donor should not be less than 45 Kg.

Haemoglobin levels should not be less than 12.5 gms per deciliter.

The blood pressure of the donor must lie in the normal range (120/80 mm Hg).

The preferred age for blood donors is 18-65 years.

Top 10 Best Mango Dishes: India's Aamras Tops Global List, One More Indian Dish Secures a Spot


Origin: India | 
Aamras makes a great summer dessert. It is made out of pureed mangoes, although the natural sweetness of mangoes is sufficient you can add sugar or jaggery if you like.

Origin: Thailand | 
A sweet rice pudding served along with coconut milk and freshly cut mangoes.

Origin: Philippines | 
Popular Philipino ice cream is prepared with carabao milk and flavoured with ingredients like mango, coconut, yam etc. It is consumed with cones and buns.

Origin: Indonesia | 
Cut fruits like unripe mangoes, pineapple, papaya, etc. served along with a spicy dressing made of tamarind paste, peanuts and chilli peppers.

Origin: India | 
Mango Chutney, a traditional dish of India found in most households are made with fresh mangoes, ginger, garlic, red chillies, coriander, etc. This can be consumed as a dip or spread based on the meal you are having. A flavourful combination of mangoes and spices helps make your food tastier.

Origin: Hong Kong | 
This dish is a combination of mangoes, milk, coconut milk, sago and pomelo.


7. Mangguo Buding (Chinese Mango Pudding)

Origin: China | 
Chinese mango pudding is prepared with mangoes, gelatin, sugar and milk. Tastes best when served chilled.


Origin: Indonesia | 
A variation of the traditional Indonesian Rujak salad. It contains vegetables, tropical fruits like mangoes, pineapple etc, animal muzzle and a dressing of peanuts, sugar and shrimp paste.

Origin: China | 
A great summer dessert to refresh you, Baobing is finely shaved ice topped with fresh fruits like mangoes and strawberries.

Origin: Thailand | 
Consists of unripe mangoes served along with a sauce- nam pla wan. The dip is a combination of sugar, chilli peppers, dried shrimp and shrimp paste. You can easily find this on the streets of Thailand.


West Bengal is quite famous for its mouth-watering cuisine. Here are 5 Bengali dishes that you must try:


This dish contains potatoes, pointed gourd, poppy seeds and red and green chillies. This spicy potato preparation tastes great along with hot steamed rice.


This dish is the perfect combination of sweet and salty. It is made of chana dal along with spices like bay leaves, cinnamon and coconut chunks. One of the simpler, yet classic dishes of Bengali cuisine, it pairs well with steamed rice.


This is one of the staple foods of West Bengal. A fish curry preparation that is made with Nigella seeds and chilli which gives it a pungent smell.


A very easy-to-prepare yet tasty Bengali delicacy. It is a combination of potatoes along with spices and seasoned with coriander. It is usually consumed along with luchi, a deep-fried, maida-based Bengali-style chappati.


A perfect way to end your meal. Misthi Doi is sweetened yoghurt that makes for a healthy and delicious dessert.


5 Must-Have Bengali Dishes

IQ is short for intelligence quotient. It is calculated based on the scores obtained on a standardised test. It refers to the reasoning abilities of an individual. Here are 6 traits that are seen in people who have a high IQ:


People with a high IQ are curious by nature. They are inquisitive and ask questions to understand new concepts. This habit helps them learn new things and develop a deeper understanding.



Critical thinking is observed in individuals with a high IQ. They find the reason behind everything and don't blindly accept the information given.



People with a high IQ are open-minded. They pay equal attention to all ideas and opinions even if they are very different from their stance on the issue.



Individuals with a high IQ are very disciplined. They don't rely on external deadlines or targets to keep themselves motivated. They are self-disciplined which helps them accomplish their goals.



Paying attention to detail is one of the habits of people who have a high IQ. They ensure that they do not miss out on any crucial information by reading between the lines.



Individuals with a high IQ are distinguished problem solvers. Rather than cribbing about the problems, they come up with viable solutions to deal with them with utmost efficiency.  


6 Traits Found in People With High IQ


Hajj 2024: Date, Significance and Rituals

Hajj is the annual pilgrimage of Muslims from across the globe. This year, it starts on June 14 (Friday) and will last till June 19 (Wednesday).


This annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia allows devotees to attain spiritual enlightenment. It is believed that individuals who return from Hajj have successfully washed off their lifelong sins. If the rituals are performed sincerely it is said that the pilgrims will be rewarded with heaven after death.

Here are the major rituals that are performed during Hajj:


The individuals who decide to go on this spiritual journey dress up in simple white clothes. This signifies equality among all the pilgrims.


Devotees perform circumambulations around the sacred back cube at the Masjid-al-Haram. This signifies their devotion to the almighty.


This act signifies perseverance. Devotees walk on the path that was taken by Ibrahim's wife to look for water for her son. They walk between the hills of Safa and Marwa.


This is the most important day of the Hajj, the Day of Arafah. Individuals gather on the plain of Arafah and engage in prayer and contemplation.


Devotees collect pebbles during the night in Muzdalifah. The next morning, they proceed to Mina where they use the pebbles to symbolically hit the devil.



Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, is celebrated to mark the end of Hajj. To represent Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son, pilgrims usually sacrifice an animal, a sheep or a goat.


Craters on Mars Named After Indian Towns and Cities

Indian Scientists recently discovered three new craters on Mars. Two of these have been named after towns in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.


One crater is named in honour of the Indian geophysicist and Ahmedabad's Physical Research Laboratory director Devendra Lal.

The other two are called Mursan and Hilsa, based on towns in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. 


Previously, three craters were named after Indian towns and cities; Poona, Lonar and Kakori.

After the scientists suggest the names for the craters, they have to be approved by a body at the International Astronomical Union. The Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN) is responsible for the same.


A few standardised rules need to be followed while naming the craters. 


According to international regulations, craters with less than a diameter of 60 Km are named after towns with a population under 100,000.

According to NASA, more than 43,000 craters have a diameter greater than 5 km on the surface of Mars. 
Out of these, the largest crater is the Hellas Planitia which has a diameter of about 1,400 miles (2,250 km).

Top 6 Fantasy Shows on Netflix as per IMDb

Here are the best 6 fantasy shows on Netflix as per IMDb:


This show revolves around an Angel and a Demon coming together to form an alliance to stop Armageddon, as the end of the world nears.


Dream escapes from a mortal wizard's decade-long imprisonment and goes to retrieve his lost equipment. This is an engaging show that has got a rating of 7.7 on IMDb


A four-season show that garnered a lot of praise from audience for its well-crafted narrative. A thrilling adventure involves a group of friends taking on monsters from a parallel universe.

This show includes Ginko, exploring the world and finding a primaeval life-form, "Mushi".


A show that is quite popular and secured a ranking of 9.2 on IMDb. It revolves around nine families fighting over the lands of Westeros and the problems they encounter during this.


Yet another fantasy show that is based on the afterlife, it  shares the journey of four people determining what it is to be good.


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