How to setup an Aquarium – Part 3 – Cycling of Water Tank

Viewer RatingYou must sign in to voteHi Friends, Ammonia is a harmful element for fish. So, how we can use it for benefit? We need to understand the chemistry behind that. There is a kind of bacteria named nitrosifying bacteria which breaks ammonia into nitrite. This nitrite is consumed by nitrifying bacteria, which obtains their … Read more

Feminism: My thoughts

Viewer RatingYou must sign in to voteAm I a feminist? This is something I am perpetually questioning myself about. I will give some context to my train of thoughts and then you will know what I am getting at. I am not of the opinion that I need special rights. Growing up, I have always … Read more

Tandoori Chicken

Viewer RatingYou must sign in to voteIngredients Chicken Drumsticks: 4 Tandoori Masala: 2 table spoons Ginger paste: 1 tea spoon Garlic paste: 1 tea spoon Garam Masala: 1 tea spoon Curd (Yogurt / Tok Doi): 3 table spoons Coriander leaves (Cilantro): 2 table spoons (finely chopped) Lemon juice: Few drops Turmeric Powder: 1/2 tea spoon … Read more

Methi Paratha & Chhola Masala

Viewer RatingYou must sign in to voteIngredients (Methi Paratha) Methi (Malabar) Leaves: 2 Cups All purpose Flour (Maida): 3 Cups Refined Oil: 1 tea spoon for kneading the dough. The rest is for frying. Salt: A pinch of salt Water: As required Method Wash the methi leaves and boil them well. Take the flour, oil, … Read more

Why I turned to writing

Viewer RatingYou must sign in to voteNo, its no sob story. I did not turn to writing because I was depressed or I had lost someone close to me. I started writing from the tender age of seven when I was too young to even spell depression, let alone know what it is or experience … Read more

How to setup an Aquarium – Part 2 – Maintenance

Viewer RatingYou must sign in to voteHow Often do You Clean a Filter? All things being in moderation, filtration maintenance can be conducted on a regular schedule. Moderation is defined as not overstocking or overfeeding. Establish a Schedule It is easy to forget when a filter was last serviced, especially if you have multiple aquariums … Read more

Solo Trip

Viewer RatingYou must sign in to voteThis snippet is basically my views on why solo trips are necessary and why I chose to do it so early on in my life. So the first question is what is a solo trip. Put simply it’s travelling solo be it near or far. It may be a … Read more

How to setup an Aquarium – Part 1

Viewer RatingYou must sign in to voteWhen setting up an aquarium for the first time, it’s important to choose species that are relatively easy to keep so as to avoid any disappointment. There are many popular aquarium fish that would suit a beginner, namely the ones shown in the list below: Fancy Goldfish, Tropical Community … Read more