Pongal is much more than a comforting bowl of rice and lentils. It has deep roots in ancient Tamil culture and is closely associated with the harvest festival of the same name. Historical references in Sangam literature, dating back more than 2,000 years, describe boiled rice dishes offered during harvest celebrations. The savoury version, flavoured…
Ever noticed walking into a beautifully designed home and switching off the overhead lights?After this, did something strange happen?The room does not feel the same anymore, almost dull and different from how it looked with the ambient lights. The marble looks flatter. The wood loses its warmth. The art on the wall stops being visible…
The season of the much-awaited Kanwar Yatra has begun. For those planning a road trip between Delhi and Haridwar in the coming days, it’s important for you to know that authorities have announced extensive traffic restrictions. Kanwar Yatra is among north India’s busiest pilgrimage corridors and lakhs of Kanwar Yatra devotees begin their annual journey…
Camouflage in the animal kingdom is often about blending into a colour or a general shape, but a small, remarkable group of snakes has taken the game several steps further, evolving to mimic the exact texture, shape, and even movement of dead leaves and twigs. It’s a survival strategy that works both ways, staying invisible…
Eucalyptus trees- Representative Image Drive down almost any highway or hill in India, walk through the hill stations of India, or wander the eucalyptus-scented eastern coast of Ethiopia, or drive across California, and you’ll likely run into the same tall, silver-leafed tree with peeling bark and that unmissable minty smell, much of which is famous…
Kaiju No. 8 quickly became one of the standout action anime of recent years by mixing giant kaiju battles with heartfelt character moments and plenty of humor. Kafka Hibino’s unexpected transformation into the very creature he was sworn to eliminate gave the series a unique twist that resonated with fans. If you’re searching for another…
When you have money, you develop hobbies and preferences that are different from the layman. While a millionaire could have a thing for collecting watches, a billionaire could be into buying up yachts. When it comes to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, he has a propensity for large compounds. The billionaire tech giant with a net…
Make your own natural garden pest spray: 5 DIY recipes and the plants you should never spray them on There’s an understandable appeal to reaching for something from the kitchen cabinet instead of a chemical pesticide when aphids show up on your roses or whiteflies start clustering under a tomato leaf. But “natural” and “harmless”…
Quote of the day by Frida Kahlo ( Photo: Canva) Life is an unpredictable voyage, and we are all sailing our ships.Every new day does not stay fixed, and hardships and happy phases eventually change, so it is very important to stay flexible, let go of rigid expectations, and adapt with calm rather than fear….
Being President of the United States meant Barack Obama’s days were packed with intelligence briefings, diplomatic meetings and decisions that shaped the world. Yet every evening, there was one appointment he tried not to miss: dinner with his family. For the Obamas, the dinner table was never treated as an optional ritual. It was protected…