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In this post, we will be looking at Baking Powder versus Baking Soda, what they are, How they work, Use Cases, and How to store them. ••• Baking is not just about following a recipe; it's a science that involves the careful balance of ingredients to achieve the perfect texture, rise, and taste in your baked goods. Two common leavening agents in baking are baking soda and baking powder, and understanding the differences between them is key to successful baking. 1. Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate): What is it? Baking soda is a pure chemical compound known as sodium bicarbonate. It's a base that requires an acid to activate its leavening properties. How it works: When baking soda encounters an acid (like yogurt, lemon juice, or vinegar) in a recipe, a chemical reaction occurs. Carbon dioxide gas is released, causing the dough or batter to rise. This reaction happens quickly, so it's essential to bake your goods immediately after mixing. Use cases: Baking so...

  Famous photograph by Benjamin Baker, in which through a living model the cantilever structural principle on which the solution to the Firth Bridge over the Forth was based was depicted. "To illustrate the structural theory of a cantilever beam (Gerber), a human demonstration was carried out. The loads were represented by the person sitting in the middle of the span of the suspended span. The arms of the persons seated on both sides represented the traction at the joints; the wooden bars, the compression at the lower elements, and the bricks, the anchor points located at the pylons. The chairs represent the granite piles. Imagine the chairs 500 m apart and the men's heads as high as St. Paul's cross (London church, 104 m) their arms represented by steel beams and the canes by 3.5 m diameter tubes at the base you get a good notion of the structure." Heinrich Gerber applied in 1866 a theory that consisted ...

Remna Ni, celebrated annually on June 30th in the northeastern state of Mizoram, holds a place of profound historical and emotional significance for the Mizo people. Known as “Peace Day,” Remna Ni commemorates the signing of the Mizo Peace Accord in 1986, which brought an end to two decades of insurgency and unrest in the state. It is a day not only to remember the past but to celebrate the return of peace, stability, and democratic progress in Mizoram.   The origins of Remna Ni lie in a long period of political turmoil. In the 1960s, due to dissatisfaction with the Indian government’s handling of famine and development in the Mizo Hills (then part of Assam), the Mizo National Front (MNF) launched an armed uprising in 1966, demanding independence. What followed was twenty years of armed conflict, curfews, and deep unrest that affected thousands of lives. For two decades, Mizoram remained under military and political tension, isolated from the developmental mainstream of India. ...

  Native American sign language Illustrated guides to 400 gestures The illustrations above showing how to communicate using Native American/”Indian” sign language, come from two vintage sources — one in the ’50s, and the other (more comprehensive guide) from the ’20s. Indian Sign Language (1954) From The Golden Digest, Issue 1 (1954) Once they had many Indian tribes in America. They did not all speak the same language. But with sign language, one tribe could understand another.  Here are some things they would say.  Words shown:  Sunset Yes I/me/my Go/go away Horse/horse rider Buffalo Man Rising sun Tipi You Night Native American Sign Language is a visual communication system developed by Indigenous tribes for intertribal dialogue and storytelling. It showcases the cultural depth and linguistic creativity of Native American societies. Native American Sign Language (NASL), also known as Plains Indian Sign Language, is a sophisticated, visual-gestural communi...

How Can Children Apply The Lesson In Their Real Life? The Monkey and the Cap Seller  is one of the most famous kids’ moral stories, which both parents and children love. In today’s time, one can find various versions of this intriguing tale of the cap seller and monkeys. Some versions also talk about the cap-selling vendor’s grandson while keeping the story’s essence intact. The full story of the monkey and the cap seller conveys how common sense and clever thinking can help us face challenging situations in real life. Have fun reading this famous story of the  Monkey and the Cap Seller in English  to your little ones and help them learn moral lessons which will be useful to them even when they grow up. ‘Monkey and the Cap Seller’ is based on a folktale that follows the story of a cap-selling street vendor and a troupe of monkeys. The original version of this children’s picture book was called ‘Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys, and Their Monkey Busines...

NMA Day, observed annually on July 6th in the state of Mizoram, is a significant occasion that honors the contributions of the Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP)—commonly known as the Mizo Women's Federation. It is a day dedicated to celebrating the strength, unity, and achievements of Mizo women and promoting their role in shaping a just and progressive society. NMA stands for Nongmuna Meichher Association, a name it was known by in its early phase, but today it is widely celebrated in the name of MHIP Day or Mizo Women’s Day.   The celebration marks the founding of MHIP on July 6, 1974, which later became a vital socio-political organization working for women's welfare, empowerment, and equality in Mizoram. Since its inception, the MHIP has played a pivotal role in advocating for women’s rights, legal reforms, social justice, and humanitarian causes. Over the years, the group has become one of the most powerful and respected organizations in the state, transcending pol...

  Srinivasa Ramanujan was an Indian mathematician who made profound contributions to mathematical analysis, number theory, infinite series, and continued fractions. Born in 1887 in Erode, India, he had no formal training in mathematics but displayed exceptional talent from a young age. Despite facing significant challenges, including poverty and health issues, Ramanujan independently discovered numerous groundbreaking results, many of which were initially unrecognized due to their unconventional nature. His work on mathematical series, including the Ramanujan summation and Ramanujan's master theorem, revolutionized the field of mathematical analysis. Ramanujan also made significant contributions to number theory, particularly in areas like partition theory and the distribution of prime numbers. His formulae and conjectures continue to inspire research and are fundamental to various branches of mathematics. Ramanujan's collaboration with British mathematician G.H. Hardy at C...