Snacks: Bite-sized reads for quick browsing

Got two minutes? The snacks tag is for quick reads that tell you what matters without the fluff. These are short posts, sharp takes, and news bites you can scan between meetings, while commuting, or when you crave a fast update.

On this page you’ll find a mix: fast tech updates like smartphone launch dates, short explainers about laws and court moves, light cultural notes, and quick opinion pieces. Examples include price changes after tax reforms, the latest mobile specs, food trends, and compact explainers on big headlines. Each post is short, focused, and written so you can get the gist and move on.

Think of snacks as the table of small stories that keep you current. If a full guide or deep review is needed, we link to longer pieces. If you want the quick version first and the deep dive later, this tag is the place to start.

What you’ll find under "snacks"

News bites: short reports on events like policy shifts, court notices, or company announcements. Expect clear opening lines that tell you the main point fast.

Quick tech notes: release dates, screen specs, and small product updates written for readers who want the facts without marketing fluff.

Culture and food flashes: short takes on trends, popular dishes, or social questions that spark conversation, not long essays.

FAQ-style pieces: short answers to common questions — for example, where reservations exist, or whether a phone has an FHD screen — written so you can share the answer immediately.

How to read smarter

Scan the headline first. If it gives the main fact, you can stop there. If it teases, read the first two paragraphs for context. Use the post keywords to jump to topics you care about. If a snack links to a longer article, open that in a new tab and keep browsing here.

Save posts for later when you have time for detail. Screenshot or copy the key sentence if you plan to share it fast. When something needs action — like a policy change that affects prices — bookmark it so you can revisit official updates.

Want to discuss? Leave a comment with your quick take or a counterpoint. Snacks are meant to start conversations, not end them. If a topic interests you, follow up with a full article on the site or search within our categories for deeper coverage.

If you're short on time but want to stay informed, treat this tag like your daily quick-check. Scan three to five snacks and you’ll have a clear sense of what’s moving in tech, policy, and culture without spending an hour reading. Try it now: pick one headline and see how much you learn in sixty seconds.

New here? Start with headlines marked 'popular' or recent timestamps. Use the tag search to filter topics like tech, law, or food. Come back daily — snacks are updated often. If you spot an error or have a tip, tell us in the comments so we can keep the quick facts accurate and useful. Happy quick reading.

What are the best Indian snacks?
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Feb

This article looks at the best Indian snacks, or chaat, available. The chaat includes pani puri, which are hollow fried balls filled with potatoes and chickpeas, as well as bhel puri, which is a mixture of potatoes, onions and tamarind chutney. Other popular chaat include sev puri, which is made of thin sev pieces and potato, and dahi puri, which is a combination of crunchy puri and yogurt. Aloo tikki is also a popular snack, which is a patty of deep fried potatoes. Samosa is a traditional snack, consisting of a spicy filling wrapped in a fried pastry. Finally, papri chaat is a mix of potato, chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind sauce and crunchy papri. These are some of the most popular Indian snacks.