There’s nothing quite as disappointing as pulling out a favourite white shirt only to find those dreaded yellow patches sitting right under the arms, no matter how carefully you washed it. Those stubborn stains happen when sweat, deodorant, and body oils build up in the fabric over time, reacting with the aluminium compounds in most…
A photograph from a Kolkata delivery room has sparked a heated debate online after an intern doctor shared a picture showing herself stitching a woman after childbirth, with the caption, “Silai bunai aata hai? (Do you know how to sew?)”The intern, Dr Sudeshna, is a student at Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital (CNMCH). In…
For many professionals, leaving an IT job to become an auto-rickshaw driver might seem like an unexpected career move. But for one Bengaluru woman, the decision was less about stepping away from a conventional career and more about finding work that suited her health, family responsibilities and need for control over her time. The woman,…
There’s nothing quite as annoying as reaching for a bell pepper you bought with good intentions, only to find it’s gone soft, wrinkly, or worse, developed a slimy patch you definitely don’t want anywhere near your dinner. Bell peppers are one of those vegetables that look deceptively sturdy on the outside, which makes it genuinely…
Japan’s Yuki Kurihara (Photo: AP) Yuki Kurihara, the 11-year-old child prodigy from Japan, won a Gold medal in the Asian Games on Saturday, beating a series of opponents up to three times his age.While today, most 11-year-olds are thinking about homework, snacks and the next level of their favourite game. Yuki Kurihara is thinking about…
Mumbai woman books Rapido Pink, is pleasantly surprised to find a female captain: ‘I am super excited’ A routine bike taxi booking took an unexpected turn for Mumbai-based content creator Ruchika Rajput when she found out who would be riding her to the destination. Her reaction was captured on video, along with parts of the…
Neeru Dhanda won gold in women’s trap shooting at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. On Tuesday morning, Sudesh Devi was on her way to collect wheat under the Below Poverty Line (BPL) ration scheme in Sangatpura village in Haryana’s Jind district when she received the news that her daughter had just made history in…
Ali was born in 1958 into a lower-middle-class family and was one of 10 siblings. In Patna’s Bikhna Pahari area, the scene outside Dr Ejaz Ali’s hospital is markedly different from what many patients may expect from a senior surgeon. Instead of sitting inside an elaborate consultation room, Ali is often seen in a simple…
For Kiran Malhotra, caring for her younger son Kashish, whom the family lovingly calls Noni, has been a 28-year journey shaped by patience, love and constant responsibility. Living near Tapri Station, Lal Kothi, Nangal Road, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Kiran has devoted much of her life to understanding and caring for her son, who has been…
In many Indian homes, the day ends in the kitchen. The last roti is served, the gas is turned off, and then comes a small ritual, using a damp cloth, a few firm strokes across the slab, and a final look to make sure everything shines. While some people do it once to finally clean…
