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In the modern world, not only are smartphones ubiquitous and indispensable, but they have become a virtual extension of our hands. Visioning our lives without a phone is inconceivable. An unrelenting dilemma we face is, should we say “on my phone” or “in my phone”? Well, both prepositions “on” and “in” are correct, pivoting on the context. Let's demystify the perplexing world of prepositions. In my phone -   describes physical things that are inside the phone itself (sim card, other electronics). things stored inside the phone (stored photos, files), and currently not in use. Examples: In my phone there’s a camera and a SIM card slot. I have many saved pictures in my phone.  (presently I am not looking/using the photos) On my phone -  interacting with a software/app.  things being used inside a phone (stored photos, files). Examples: I called you on my cell phone two hours ago.  (interacting with the dialer app, a software) There’s a photo on my phone that I don...

As paradoxical as it may appear, eating more frequently leads to a leaner, fitter body. Let's unravel the enigma. Our body adjusts the metabolic rate commensurating with the frequency of our meal intake. If we are accustomed to three heavy meals with an intervening period of 5-6 hours, our body burns the calories at a slow rate as it is conversant with the fact that the next replenishment will arrive after a long hiatus of 5-6 hours; however, should we opt for moderate meals every 3 hours, the internal metabolic mechanism changes perceptibly. When our body is well-versed with the fact that refill will arrive every 3 hours, it sees no reason to hold the calories as new nutrients will get flooded after 3 hours, ensuing improved “rest metabolism”. To explain the term for the uninitiated, “rest metabolism” is the rate at which our body burns calories when we are at rest. So, does it give us a passport for gorging on sumptuous delights after every few hours? The answer is an unequivocal...