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The recent tragic news of a child who died from snake bite at Wayanad dominated the headlines for several days. The child was apparently bitten by a snake that was hiding in a crevice inside a classroom. This article is specifically written to outline the steps that may be taken to prevent snake bites in schools and homes. Identification of common snakes and treatment of snakebite have already been addressed in my earlier article: Click here to read Essential steps in preventing snake bite 1. Do not let garbage accumulate in the school premises. Food waste attracts rats, and this in turn invites snakes. Snakes also arrive in search of frogs, lizards, chameleons and snails. Rodent control must be given priority. 2. While constructing compound walls around schools using stones or bricks, make sure that there are no gaps or holes where reptiles can hide. Plastering with cement is essential. Periodic maintenance is required to fill gaps that appear with time, as a result of erosion. 3. Do … [Read more...] about 25 tips to prevent snakebite in schools and homes

Boycotting or minimising use of this ingredient — à la a Japanese consumer practice — is slowly gathering momentum in the face of skyrocketing prices. With the skyrocketing cost of onions bringing tears to people’s eyes across the country, instead of cutting into the bulb itself doing so, some ‘practical’ alterations are becoming visible in kitchens of homes in Pune, too. It has been observed that a number of families and individuals in the city are boycotting the now-ridiculously expensive (but usually indispensable) ingredient. In fact, a movement has slowly been initiated on these lines by several citizens, circulating messages on social networks and appealing to all to shun the onion for just a month — all in the belief that this will bring the prices back to normal. (Above) While the Dukales are replacing onion in dishes with ingredients like potato, peas, and other aromats, the Zavars (below) claim their taste buds have adjusted to … [Read more...] about Pune residents shun onions in home kitchens, believe this will bring costs down once again

        Sabyasachi Mukherjee became an iconic fashion designer thanks to his jaw-dropping Sabyasachi lehengas — Anushka Sharma’s unforgettable pink wedding lehenga is the epitome of bridal style goals. But now we have learned that he has a jaw-droppingly beautiful home, too. In an interview with Architectural Digest India, Sabyasachi gives a tour of his palatial new Calcutta mansion, and to call it stunning would be an understatement.   View this post on Instagram Craftsmanship is the soul of the Sabyasachi home. Writer: Greg Foster (@greg.foster) Photographer: Björn Wallander (@bjornwallander) @archdigestindia @archdigest @decor.india @manav_angelo_kashyap #Sabyasachi #TheWorldOfSabyasachi A post shared by Sabyasachi Mukherjee (@sabyasachiofficial) on Sep 7, 2018 at 8:31pm PDT Not only is the Sabyasachi home surrounded by lush greenery via a blooming garden (featuring about 4,000 plants) that feels almost mythical in its beauty, it … [Read more...] about Sabyasachi’s lavish Kolkata home is as beautiful as his lehengas. See inside pics

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Batra on Monday met Home Minister Amit Shah to seek government support for hosting the 2026 Youth Olympics. Batra, who is also a member of the International Olympic Committee, said that one city out of New Delhi, Mumbai and Bhubaneswar will be chosen before presenting the bid. The IOC will then evaluate India’s bid for acceptance or approval.The bidding process of the 2026 Youth Olympics is likely to start next year. Batra also discussed with Shah the IOA’s bid to host the 2023 Session of the IOC in Mumbai. An IOC session -- where all the members and officials of the Olympic body will be present -- is a prestigious event and the IOA wanted to host it to coincide with the country’s 75th year of independence.The IOA chief, who is also the president of the International Hockey Federation (FIH), discussed the hosting of the 2013 Men’s World Cup in Bhubaneshwar and Rourkela.“Hon’ble minister was also … [Read more...] about Narinder Batra meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeks support for hosting 2026 Youth Olympics

New Delhi: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Batra on Monday met Home Minister Amit Shah to seek government support for hosting the 2026 Youth Olympics. Batra, who is also a member of the International Olympic Committee, said that one city out of New Delhi, Mumbai and Bhubaneswar will be chosen before presenting the bid. The IOC will then evaluate India's bid for acceptance or approval. The bidding process of the 2026 Youth Olympics is likely to start next year. Batra also discussed with Shah the IOA's bid to host the 2023 Session of the IOC in Mumbai. An IOC session -- where all the members and officials of the Olympic body will be present -- is a prestigious event and the IOA wanted to host it to coincide with the country's 75th year of independence. The IOA chief, who is also the president of the International Hockey Federation (FIH), discussed the hosting of the 2013 Men's World Cup in Bhubaneshwar and Rourkela. "Hon'ble minister was also updated about … [Read more...] about IOA President Narinder Batra Meets Home Minister Amit Shah to Seek Support for Hosting 2026 Youth Olympics