mortar

A mortar and pestle is a must-have tool in all kitchens. This traditional grinder has been in use since ancient times. Years back when electric grinders were not available, this simple kitchen tool was people's saviour for mashing food,…

Are you using your mortar and pestle correctly? If you find spices scattered all over the countertop, then hold on! You are doing something wrong. One of the most straightforward tools in any culinary arsenal, a mortar and pestle, has been…

DHAKA: A 15-year old Rohingyaboy was killed and at least six people were injured when mortar shells fired from Myanmar exploded in Bangladesh, the latest in a series of violent incidents, officials and a Rohingya leader said. More than a…

NOVOLUHANSKE, Ukraine — “Be calm,” Denis, the 28-year-old driver said, after several mortar shells landed on the road behind us. As we sought cover inside the local army headquarters, another half-dozen mortar shells exploded around us.We…

Russia's defense ministry said its forces were pulling back after exercises in southern and western military districts near Ukraine. But Western countries warn there is a growing Russian military presence at Ukraine's border. More…

Boy, nine, accidentally amputates his own penis with a pestle and mortar while crushing vegetablesBoy accidentally chopped off the end of his own penis in Libreville, GabonHe was crushing vegetables in a large pestle and mortar…

Lidl has claimed to be the fastest-growing bricks and mortar retailer in the UK following bumper Christmas sales.The British arm of German discount supermarket chain said sales rose 2.6% in the four weeks ending 26 December.…

Over time, concrete cracks and crumbles. Well, most concrete cracks and crumbles. Structures built in ancient Rome are still standing, exhibiting remarkable durability despite conditions that would devastate modern concrete. One of these…