A Small Town Girl in the City Lights

You will fall in love with these famous Bihar Foods  If you ask any Bihari what are the things that they really feel special about Bihar? It would be definitely a rich history, coaching centers, and mouth-watering food. Now, I am sure that lots of people are feeling tizzy. Being a Bihari, I feel so proud because it offers such a rich diversity of tradition and cuisines. It is famous for its various traditions, history, pilgrimage sites, and wildlife sanctuaries and of course, it’s spicy and delicious food. Nalanda, Patna, Gaya, and many other cities have different characteristics. So without any further ado, here is a list of must-try Bihari dishes which will surely make you feel hunger-pungs in your belly. Litti Chokha This famous dish doesn’t’ need any introduction. It is a perfect food for your everyday meals. It will give you the feeling of grand welcome to the food of Bihar; treat yourself to a symphony of flavors. Having Litti, you will feel the...

The tragic Pulwama attack shook the nation and led to the demise of more than 40 Indian soldiers. As India mourns the irreparable loss, here are all the big reactions and events that have happened since then. India holds meetings with 25 countries (including the P5 nations: US, China, Russia, the UK, and France) to brief them regarding the Pulwama attack and the role of Pakistan in using terrorism as a state policy. The Most Favored Nation status given to Pakistan stands withdrawn after Pulwama attack. Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has told that our country has lost close to 40 armed forces jawans and our foremost duty is to convey to their families that we are with them. We shall never compromise with the terrorist forces. Indian Premier League chairman Rajeev Shukla says there will be no cricketing ties between India and Pakistan on a bilateral level. IMG Reliance pulls out as producers and broadcasters of the Pakistan Sup...

I'm a first-time mom, and my baby girl just turned 6 months yesterday. At her last pediatrician visit, the doctor suggested we start introducing solids around 5.5 months. We tried giving her banana, daal ka pani, sweet potato, and water, but she really didn’t like any of it. We paused for a couple of days and tried again, thinking maybe she was ready this time. But seeing other babies online starting solids at 4 or 5 months and eating so well made me feel like I must be doing something wrong. I didn’t want to give up though, so today I started again — this time with a banana shake mixed with breast milk. She had a few sips but mostly spit it out. Still, I’m trying to keep offering it gently. I don’t have any extra help around, but a good friend gave me some advice: "Don’t focus on filling her tummy. Right now, it’s just about letting her taste different foods and getting used to the idea." That really helped shift my mindset. I also searched for videos on how to feed babi...