Rugs and carpets instantly take us back to Arabian Nights, the one on which Aladdin flew, but one of them placed right at the center of our homes can just add the right character to our homes.While most of us think of these rugs as an afterthought, something that comes after all the decor in…
Don’t bin your old T-shirts: 6 easy DIY ideas to give them a new life There’s always that one drawer, the one crammed with T-shirts too faded, too stretched, or too sentimental to wear out of the house anymore, but somehow still too good to actually throw away. Most of them end up sitting there…
For a lot of Indian homeowners, the dream is a dog that’s genuinely loyal, sharp enough to notice when something’s off, and doesn’t demand hours of grooming or specialised care every single day. The good news is that plenty of breeds tick all three boxes without needing a dedicated grooming budget or a professional trainer…
Physical activity is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), exercise can improve brain function, reduce stress and anxiety and improve sleep. A study by the National Institutes of Health suggests that physical activity is vital for the body and mind. For instance, research suggests…
Quote of the day by Adi Shankaracharya (Photo via Canva) Adi Shankaracharya was an 8th-century Indian philosopher, saint, and teacher who traveled across India, wrote commentaries on the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Brahma Sutras, and established four monastic centers (mathas) to preserve this teaching. In just about 32 years, he reshaped Hindu philosophy and left…
Monsoon humidity can make a mattress feel damp even when it has never been directly exposed to rain. Moisture from humid air, perspiration, and damp bedding can slowly build up inside the fabric and foam. The main issue is that it is often harder to notice because the mattress may feel dry on the surface…
Photo courtesy: The Better India A little girl was playing among women inmates inside Bilaspur Central Jail when a visiting district collector noticed her. For this child, the world had unusually high walls.The 6-year-old, identified as Khushi, had spent her young life inside the prison. Her father was serving a long sentence in jail, while…
₹2.5 lakh deposit, ₹40,000 rent and more Moving to a new city can look simple from the outside. Find a house, shift your things, and get on with life. But once the move actually begins, there are several smaller decisions and payments that come along with it. For one marketing professional, a recent relocation from…
Monsoon rain can be hard on metal surfaces around the home. Door locks are particularly exposed, and moisture can reach them through rain, humid air, and wet hands. Over time, that moisture can cause rust to form on the lock body, keyhole, and internal metal parts. A lock may still work at first, but repeated…
Butter paper vs parchment paper: what are the differences Walk into most Indian kitchens, and you’ll likely find a roll of “butter paper” tucked away for wrapping parathas, lining tiffin boxes, or packing mithai during festivals. Somewhere along the way, though, “butter paper” became the catch-all term a lot of us use for any thin…
