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NDTV
20-05-2025
- Health
- NDTV
5 Practical Uses of Neem Leaves You Should Try At Home
Neem has been an integral part of Indian culture for generations. From our grandmothers' age-old remedies (nuske) to time-tested Ayurvedic treatments, neem's benefits have always been passed down through the ages. The neem tree is a true powerhouse, packed with over 130 active compounds. Every part of this tree has been used for treating a wide range of ailments, including skin disorders, fever, inflammation, and dental issues. Neem is rich in antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, and antimicrobial properties, making it a natural medicine cabinet. But there is something you may not know - neem leaves are not just for making tea or adding to your food. Thanks to their impressive nutrients and healing properties, neem leaves can be used in several ways beyond consumption. Let's dive into them. Also Read: Diabetes Diet: Neem-Aloe Vera Juice May Help Lower Blood Sugar Levels In Body Photo Credit: UnSplash Here Are 5 Fun and Practical Ways to Use Neem Leaves: 1. Natural Pest Repellent For Your Pantry Fed up with tiny bugs invading your rice or dal? Neem to the rescue! Dried neem leaves are a trusted way to keep pantry pests like weevils and moths away. Simply add a few dried leaves to your containers of grains and pulses. The strong aroma, combined with neem's antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, creates a natural barrier. Pro Tip: Change the neem leaves every two weeks to keep them fresh and effective. 2. Eco-Friendly Cabinet Freshener Still using naphthalene balls in your cupboards? It is time for an eco-friendlier alternative. Bundle up some dried neem leaves in a muslin cloth and place them in your cabinets and drawers. They help prevent mould, keep insects away, and absorb excess moisture, ensuring your storage areas stay fresh and pest-free. You can even use this trick for your kitchen cabinets and sink. Pro Tip: Add a few camphor pieces to the bundle for a refreshing natural scent. It can double as a DIY room freshener. Also Read: How To Clean Kitchen Using Curry Leaves 3. A Natural Dishwasher Solution Thanks to its antibacterial and antiseptic properties, neem makes an excellent base for a homemade dishwashing solution. Boil neem leaves and mix with vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, and lemon peels. For a foamy texture, add soap nuts (reetha). This solution is gentle on your hands, tough on grease, and better for the environment. Pro Tip: Neem twigs can also be used as a natural scrubber for brass and copper utensils. 4. Chemical-Free Pesticide For Your Plants Your kitchen garden deserves the best care, without the harsh chemicals often used in pesticides. Boil neem leaves in water, allow it to cool, strain, and pour the mixture into a spray bottle. This homemade neem spray helps protect your plants from bugs and fungal infections while being completely safe for edible greens. Pro Tip: Make the solution in small batches and use it within a few days to prevent spoilage. 5. The Classic Skin Cleanser Neem is a natural skincare hero. Its antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties help fight acne, soothe rashes, and brighten dull skin. Simply blend fresh neem leaves into a paste and apply it as a face mask for a radiant glow. Pro Tip: For a powerful anti-tan treatment, mix yoghurt and turmeric into the neem paste. Also Read: 5 Health Benefits of Drinking Neem Water Photo Credit: Pexels If you have avoided neem due to its bitterness, it may be time to reconsider its benefits, which have been passed down in your grandmother's remedies. From glowing skin and healthy hair to pest-free pantries and thriving garden plants, neem is truly a multitasker that deserves more love. After all, sometimes, bitter is better. Advertisement About Somdatta Saha Explorer- this is what Somdatta likes to call herself. Be it in terms of food, people or places, all she craves for is to know the unknown. A simple aglio olio pasta or daal-chawal and a good movie can make her day. For the latest food news, health tips and recipes, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and YouTube. Tags: Neem Leaves Neem Leaves Uses How To Use Neem Leaves Show full article Comments
Miami Herald
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
7 times sea creature sightings left onlookers amazed. Take a look at the stories
National 7 times sea creature sightings left onlookers amazed. Take a look at the stories Sea creatures continue to stun people around the world. A sailboat crew in Canada filmed killer whales swimming alongside them, while in California, onlookers watched baby orcas play and practice hunting. The famous orca 'Old Thom' made a rare visit off Massachusetts, recognized by his distinct fin. Take a look at the stories below. An endangered North Atlantic right whale and her baby were documented off the coast of Virginia June 1, researchers say. The baby is the mom's third calf. Getty Images/iStockphoto NO. 1: GIANT ENDANGERED SEA CREATURE SPOTTED OFF VIRGINIA COAST — WITH A BABY. SEE THEM With fewer than 400 left in the wild, the species is 'approaching extinction,' researchers say. | Published June 4, 2024 | Read Full Story by Olivia Lloyd Old Thom is the only orca that has been seen repeatedly by experts in North Atlantic waters. Screengrab from Facebook video by Taylor Grai NO. 2: WATCH FAMOUS ORCA 'OLD THOM' MAKE RARE APPEARANCE OFF MASSACHUSETTS COAST The lone bull is known for his solo wandering in the North Atlantic. | Published June 7, 2024 | Read Full Story by Julia Daye A group of orcas recently surfaced alongside a sailboat during a race off the coast of Canada, video shows. Photo from Bill Pennell, UnSplash NO. 3: KILLER WHALES CLOSELY FOLLOW SAILBOAT DURING RACE OFF CANADA. SEE 'INCREDIBLE FOOTAGE' The experience was 'a little nerve wracking,' according to the sailing organization. | Published June 20, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brendan Rascius Two baby orcas were seen practicing their hunting skills on a bird in California, a whale watching group said. Morgan Quimby Screengrab from @Monterey_bay_whale_watch on Instagram NO. 4: BABY KILLER WHALES SEEN 'HAVING FUN' WHILE PRACTICING HUNTING OFF CALIFORNIA. SEE IT This pod created a 'fantastic' encounter for viewers. | Published October 8, 2024 | Read Full Story by Paloma Chavez Two pairs of female North American right whales and calves were spotted near north Florida Dec. 30, the FWC said. Getty Images/iStockphoto NO. 5: ENDANGERED WHALES — ONE A FIRST-TIME MOM — SPOTTED WITH CALVES OFF FLORIDA. SEE THEM Fewer than 400 remain in the wild, biologists estimate. | Published January 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Olivia Lloyd A 'rare' humpback whale was recently spotted in the English Channel, photos show. Photo from Laura Lezman, UnSplash NO. 6: MIGRATING SEA CREATURE MAKES 'RARE' APPEARANCE OFF THE COAST OF ENGLAND, PHOTOS SHOW It was photographed leaping out of the water off the coast of Hastings. | Published January 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Brendan Rascius The whale watching group was started by survivors of the Lahaina Fire. Screengrab from Captian Chrissy's Instagram NO. 7: WATCH AS A GOLDEN RETRIEVER MEETS A WHALE OFF HAWAII. 'HER WISH CAME TRUE' 'She loves whales more than anyone I know' | Published April 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Helena Wegner The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Miami Herald
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Could crimes like those done by Nazi Germany happen in US? Most say yes in poll
National Could crimes like those done by Nazi Germany happen in US? Most say yes in poll Could crimes like those committed by the Nazi Regime happen in the U.S.? Most Americans say it's possible, according to a new poll. Photo from UnSplash Most Americans believe that some of the worst atrocities of the 20th century could be repeated — and on U.S. soil, according to new polling. In a YouGov survey, 52% of respondents said it is possible that crimes like those enacted by Germany's Nazi regime in the 1930s and 40s could happen in America in their lifetime. A smaller share, 35%, said this is not possible, and 14% said they were not sure. Meanwhile, 47% said crimes like those perpetrated by the Nazis — which included the systematic murder of millions of Jews — could happen in Germany. And 56% said they could happen in another country in Western Europe. The poll — which sampled 1,152 U.S. adults April 10-14 — was conducted on the subject of world wars. It found conflicting opinions on the methods used in World War II and a widespread belief that World War III could be imminent. World War II The vast majority of respondents, 88%, said it is very or fairly important for schools to teach the history of World War II and the events that preceded it. Just 6% said teaching this is not very or not important at all. Similarly, 81% said the events of World War II are very or fairly relevant to the world today, while 10% said they are not very or not at all relevant, according to the poll, which has a margin of error of 3.8 percentage points. Further, a majority, 61%, said they are more proud than ashamed of the U.S. role in the war. However, not all America's military actions were viewed favorably. A majority, 56%, said they believe the 'large scale bombing campaigns against cities in Germany' were morally justified, while 15% said they were not justified. In contrast, less than half, 38%, said the use of two atomic bombs on Japan were morally justified. A similar share, 35%, said they were not justified. World War III? Respondents were also asked about the possibility of World War III breaking out in the near future — and what that would entail. Forty-five percent said they believe it is very or fairly likely that a third world war will start in the next five to 10 years. Meanwhile, 36% said this prospect is very or fairly unlikely. Many Americans and Europeans think World War 3 is likely in the next 5-10 years 45% say it is very or fairly likely 55% 50% 46% 41% 41% (Link in reply) — YouGov America (@YouGovAmerica) May 6, 2025 If World War III did break out, 33% said it would lead to a higher death toll than World War II, but that most would survive. Twenty-five percent said it would result in the deaths of most of the world population, and 18% said it would cause about as many or less deaths as World War II. The vast majority of respondents, 71%, also said that nuclear weapons would likely be used in another world war, while just 17% said this would be unlikely. Further, 85% said the U.S. would likely take part militarily in World War III, and 71% said they have a fair or great deal of confidence the U.S. military 'could effectively defend the country in the event of a third world war.' BR Brendan Rascius McClatchy DC Go to X Email this person Brendan Rascius is a McClatchy national real-time reporter covering politics and international news. He has a master's in journalism from Columbia University and a bachelor's in political science from Southern Connecticut State University.
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Miami Herald
06-05-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Pair of apex predators spotted off Irish coast for first time in 2025, video shows
World Pair of apex predators spotted off Irish coast for first time in 2025, video shows A well-known pair of killer whales was recently spotted off the coast of Ireland for the first time in nearly a year, video footage shows. It was also the first killer whale sighting off the country in 2025. Photo from Tatjana Eva, UnSplash A pair of well-known orcas — believed to be the last surviving members of their community — was spotted off the coast of Ireland after going undetected for nearly a year. The marine mammals, named John Coe and Aquarius, were seen near Rathlin Island — located on the northern coast of the Emerald Isle — on May 5, according to a news release from the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG), a conservation nonprofit. Video footage posted by the group shows one of the orcas, distinguished by its tall dorsal fin, briefly breaching the choppy surface before slipping back below the waves. It's the organization's first confirmed killer whale sighting of 2025, making it 'an important record.' It's also the first time the duo has been documented since July 2024, when they were seen off the Blasket Islands, located on the country's southwest coast, hundreds of miles away. John Coe and Aquarius, both males, are thought to be the only remaining members of the Scottish West Coast Community Group, which had up to 9 members not long ago. Members of the group are differentiated from other orcas by their 'unusual sloping eye patch and larger size,' according to the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, a Scottish conservation nonprofit. John Coe is believed to be over 60 years old and Aquarius is assumed to be slightly younger, according to the group. Sightings of John Coe in the area date back to at least the 1980s, when he was spotted in groups of up to 20 animals. But, in recent years, several members of their community have died, while others have disappeared from the record. And no calves have been documented. 'How this group has come so close to extinction, with just two remaining old bulls, in such a relatively short period of time remains something of a mystery,' according to IWDG. Killer whales, which are found throughout the world's oceans, face a number of threats, including entanglements with fishing gear, vessel strikes, oil spills and lack of food from overfishing, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. BR Brendan Rascius McClatchy DC Go to X Email this person Brendan Rascius is a McClatchy national real-time reporter covering politics and international news. He has a master's in journalism from Columbia University and a bachelor's in political science from Southern Connecticut State University.
