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This healthy and delicious tomato soup can be easily prepared in under 30 minutes. Here is how to make tomato soup at home easily:

In a soup pot, sauté 1 large sliced white onion in olive oil until it lightly caramelises.

Add about 4 minced garlic cloves and some herbs and cook for about a minute.



Add 15-20 whole fresh tomatoes or 2 800 ml cans of whole or diced tomatoes. Add 4 cups of broth of your choice and bring it to a boil. Cover the lid and let it simmer for 15 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper. Pour the soup into a blender and blend until smooth.

Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with thymes.


Easy and Healthy Tomato Soup Recipe

Who doesn’t love mac and cheese? Here is how you can make yummy macaroni and cheese at home:

In a large pot, boil 1 box of elbow macaroni in lightly salted water. Stir occasionally until cooked.

In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter on medium heat.

Add 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and ground black pepper to taste. Stir until smooth for about 5 minutes.

Gradually add 2 cups milk while stirring. Then add 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese melts for about 2-4 minutes.

Drain the macaroni and fold into the cheese sauce. Serve hot!

How to Make Tasty Mac and Cheese at Home

How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

A delicious chocolatey smoothie is perfect to start your morning. Here is how you can make a chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie within minutes!

In a blender, add 1 large frozen ripe banana, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup milk of your choice.

Blend the ingredients on high speed for about 1-2 minutes until they combine well.

If you feel the consistency is too thick then add more milk.

You can also add a sweetener if you wish. Serve!

Simple and Delicious Oatmeal Pancake Recipe

These delicious and healthy oatmeal pancakes are ideal to make for breakfast. Here are easy steps to make it at home:

In a blender, add 3/4 cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon white sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Heat some oil in a skillet and pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake. Cook well from both sides until golden brown.

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''Itni shiddat se maine tumhe paane ki koshish ki hai, ki har zarre ne mujhe tumse milane ki saazish ki hai.” – Om Shanti Om

“Sachi mohabbat zindagi main sirf ek baar hoti hai… aur jab hoti hai, toh koi bhagwan ya khuda usse nakamayab nahi hone deta.” – Veer-Zaara

“Pyaar toh bahut log karte hai … lekin mere jaisa pyar koi nahi kar sakta kyun ki kisi ke paas tum joh nahi ho.” – Kal Ho Naa Ho

“I Love You K… K… K… Kiran.” – Darr 

''Rahul… Naam To Suna Hoga” – Dil To Pagal Hai 

IPL 2025 Retention List – Full List of Uncapped Indian Players Retained

Vitamin D plays a vital role in supporting the infant’s immune system. It helps the body produce antimicrobial peptides that protect against infections and diseases, contributing to overall immune function. 


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IPL 2024 Salary – INR 20.5 crore, IPL 2025 Salary – INR 20 crore

IPL 2024 Salary – INR 16 crore, IPL 2025 Salary – INR 12 crore

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5. KL Rahul (Released by Lucknow Super Giants)

3. David Warner (Released by Delhi Capitals)

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1. Heinrich Klaasen (SunRisers Hyderabad)

2. Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) 

3. Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow Super Giants)

5. Ruturaj Gairkwad (Chennai Super Kings)

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Indian Musical Instruments To Lead The Way


The Republic Day parade will begin with women artists playing traditional musical instruments such as Sankh and Nagada. Earlier the military bands used to lead the way.

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LA Knight (c) vs Andrade vs Carmelo Hayes

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Sometimes we get carried away while celebrating festivals like Diwali, forgetting to pay attention to our environmental impact during the holidays. Here are some tips on how you can celebrate a green and eco-friendly Diwali this year:

Say no to firecrackers as they cause air and noise pollution, which harms the environment. You can celebrate the festival in other ways like enjoying music, lighting candles and diyas, and decorating the house.

Opt for Reusable and Eco-Friendly Decorations

Instead of using plastic decorations for Diwali like fake flowers, use eco-friendly or reusable materials. You can opt for flowers, vibrant scarves and stoles. Use organic incense sticks instead of artificial room fresheners.

Make special homemade gifts for your loved ones made with natural and eco-friendly materials. You can also gift organic soaps and creams or handicraft items and artwork.

Avoid using electric diyas to decorate your home. Instead, use non-toxic candles, earthen lamps, or diyas to light and decorate your home. They help kill the germs by releasing chemicals and also lessen energy use.

While synthetic rangoli colours may appear vibrant and are cheaper, they are harmful to the environment and toxic when inhaled. Use organic or non-toxic colours for making rangoli. You can also use flowers or make rangoli with household items like powdered rice.


Eco-Friendly Diwali: Tips for a Green Celebration

If you are planning a date on Halloween but are out of ideas, we’ve got you covered! Here are some fun and romantic date ideas this spooky season:

A classic festive idea, carving pumpkins can be a fun Halloween activity for couples. You can also get some festive snacks to accompany you.

You can make Halloween costumes for each other and surprise the other person with your choice on date night. Go out on a date in the costume picked by one another.

If you wish to stay at home, have a scary movie night from the comfort of your couch.

Visit a spooky haunted house if you both like some adventure. This can be a fun date, where you can share laughs and scares.

Another wholesome idea for a date is making Halloween-themed treats. You both can make some spooky cookies, candies and cocktails together.


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Spice Up Your Diwali Party with These 5 Chaat Varieties


Crisp puris filled with a refreshing mix of spicy tamarind water, boiled potatoes and chickpeas, creating a burst of flavour in every bite.

A delightful combination of puffed rice, fresh veggies and tangy chutneys, offering a perfect crunch and a balance of flavour everyone loves.
 

Crispy wafers layered with creamy yoghurt, sweet and tangy chutneys, and fresh veggies, make it a colourful and tasty addition to your Diwali spread.

With a variety of tangy sauces, fresh onions and coriander on top, spicy potato patties provide a delightfully filling snack for your guests.

Flavourful chickpeas combined with spicy potato patties, garnished with chutneys and onions, deliver a hearty and delectable treat for all.

Spice Up Your Diwali Party with These 5 Chaat Varieties

Diwali Special: Quick and Easy Bread Dishes in Under 10 Minutes



Delightfully crispy stuffed bread slices dipped in a spiced gram flour batter and fried until golden brown.

Slices of bread topped with a mixture of spiced tomatoes, onions and herbs, quickly toasted for a flavourful bite.

Simply top sliced bread with pizza sauce, cheese and your favourite veggies, then bake until bubbly.

Made with bread slices rolled into cutlets using water and stuffed with veggies and potato mixture, shallow-fried until golden. Perfect as a tea-time snack.

Layer your choice of fresh veggies, cheese and spreads between slices of bread, then toast or grill for a satisfying treat.

Diwali Special: Quick and Easy Bread Dishes in Under 10 Minutes

How to Make Apple Walnut Salad in 5 Steps


In a small bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard and salt. Whisk until the dressing thickens and is well mixed.

For the best texture, thinly slice the apples and make sure they mix thoroughly with the other ingredients.

Place a bed of mixed greens in a large bowl, and layer the apple slices and thinly sliced onion on top.

For texture and taste, top the salad with crumbled feta cheese and walnuts.

To keep the greens crisp and fresh, drizzle the salad with the balsamic vinaigrette right before serving.

How to Make Apple Walnut Salad in 5 Steps

5 Delicious South Indian Halwas You Must Try


A famous, rich dessert made from wheat, ghee, and sugar, known for its rich black colour and unique flavour, often enjoyed during festivals.

A delightful dessert made from vermicelli, cooked with sugar, and ghee, and flavoured with cardamom. It offers a wonderful balance of sweetness and texture.

It is a semolina-based sweet dish flavoured with saffron and cardamom, garnished with nuts and raisins, providing a perfect blend of sweetness and texture.

Made from moong dal, and wheat and flavoured with cardamom, this halwa is soft and rich. It is often garnished with cashews for added crunch.

A delectable treat made with banana stem pulp, sugar, and ghee, and flavoured with cardamom.

5 Delicious South Indian Halwas You Must Try

5 Steps to Make Caramel Walnut Cheesecake



In a pan, melt sugar until golden brown. Add fresh walnuts, stir to coat and let cool. Once cooled, chop the walnuts into small pieces


In a bowl, combine whipped cream, cream cheese, caramel sauce, and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth.


In a jar, start layering with chopped walnut crumbs, followed by whipped cream mixture, biscuit crumble and a drizzle of caramel sauce.


Refrigerate the layered dessert for a while to set. Serve chilled and enjoy.

5 Steps to Make Caramel Walnut Cheesecake

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