Shyama Sarangadharan

Assistant News Editor

Shyama Sarangadharan is passionate about covering stories related to business, lifestyle, food and mental health.

Latest Reports by Shyama Sarangadharan

India
Kerala High Court permits couple to hand over baby with skeletal dysplasia to CWC

The couple had moved the High Court seeking medical termination of the over 33-week-long pregnancy, but a medical board constituted by the court advised against it.
Food & Travel
Indo- Chinese Veg Balls with leftover vegetables

Let's play with the leftovers and make this Indo- Chinese fusion, which will not only make our fridges happy but our tummies too.
World
Dr Gladys Mae West: The mathematician behind GPS | It Was A She

After retiring from the naval facility in 1998 she completed a PhD in public administration at Virginia Tech in 2000.
India
Lakshadweep students say government orders offer only temporary relief

Although the government sanctioned two key demands of renewal of teachers' contract and students' admission to new courses, there is a catch.
Food & Travel
No power, no gas? Don’t worry- here are five quick ‘saviour’ recipes

These are so easy and made with fewer ingredients that you can call them a lazy person’s ‘saviour’ meals.
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India
Lakshadweep education crisis: Teachers’ contracts renewed after protests

Authorities also verbally assured protesters that demands for proper course enrolment, adequate facilities and pending scholarships would be addressed.
India
A major crisis engulfs Lakshadweep’s colleges: Students call for a course correction | Exclusive

With teachers unpaid and courses discontinued, students across Lakshadweep’s colleges launch a strike on October 19.
Food & Travel
Try these noodles with leftover rotis on World Food Day

October 16 is celebrated as World Food Day, and here is a recipe made with leftover food rather than throwing it away.
India
Uda Devi Pasi: The Dalit woman sniper who challenged convention | It Was A She

Uda Devi, trained in the women’s guard established by Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, joined the armed resistance led by Begum Hazrat Mahal in Awadh during the Revolt of 1857.
Lifestyle
Winnie-the-Pooh: The tragic past behind the ‘hunny’-loving children’s favourite bear

But who is Winnie-the-Pooh? What is the story behind the friendly bear who became a beloved character in children’s literature? Let’s take a closer look.
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Food & Travel
Crispy cheese corn balls

The corn and cheese mix, along with the aromatics, makes them an instant hit as a party starter or an evening snack.
Food & Travel
World Egg Day: Five easy recipes to try at home

This year marks 30 years of celebrating Egg Day, which was recognised in 1996 to raise awareness about the nutritional value of eggs.
Business
How will RBI’s new repo rate of 5.5% impact common people? Explained

Financial expert Nikhil Gopalakrishnan, CEO of Pentad Securities, explains how the changed repo rates affect the common people of this country.
World
Elizebeth Smith Friedman: Cryptanalyst recognised posthumously | It Was a She

At a time when there were no computers or sophisticated software, Friedman used her exceptional ability to identify patterns to decode thousands of messages, often with a pencil and paper.
Food & Travel
Wholesome millet milk porridge

These gluten-free grains provide you with protein, fibre and essential minerals.
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World
Margaret E Knight: The woman behind the paper bag | It Was a She

While the bag folding machine was in production, another machinist named Charles Annan, copied her design and applied for a patent in his own name.
Food & Travel
15 apps that can make your travel easier | World Tourism Day

Here are 15 these clever, helpful apps apps which will make travelling a bit easier than before.
India
What is India doing to its daughters?

When the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) published its data for 2024, India recorded 4,41,534 cases of crimes against women.
Food & Travel
Caffeine-free Butterfly Pea Flower Tea

This herbal butterfly pea flower tea recipe has thrived in Southeast Asia for centuries.
Lifestyle
International Day of Sign Language: Let coexistence be the new normal

A deaf person may face barriers in accessing spoken-language communication, but others can make an effort to accommodate sign language in their everyday communication.