Life & Style

Natural home fragrances offer a pleasant alternative to synthetic sprays. The simmer pot method uses simple kitchen ingredients to create pleasant aromas. Water and spices gently simmer on the stove, releasing natural scents throughout the home. This technique is easy, inexpensive, and avoids artificial chemical fragrances entirely. Safety precautions are essential when using an open…

Danish traveller shares surprising first Indian Railways experience India’s railway journeys often leave travellers with stories that go far beyond reaching their destination. For one Danish tourist, it was not just the overnight train ride that became memorable. The moments leading up to it, the unexpected twists during the journey, and the reactions that followed…

Long before anyone counted calories, tracked protein or worried about antioxidants, Indian kitchens had their own quiet understanding of health. Food was never seen as something that simply filled the stomach. It was believed to nourish the body, restore balance and, in many cases, prevent illness before it had a chance to take hold. Every…

‘Hot Lips’ rainforest plant (Instagram) Not all flowers attract with their fragrance, some do that with their unusual appearance. Deep inside the rainforests of Central and South America grows a plant so unique that many people mistake it for an AI image. At first, it appears to be a pair of glossy crimson human lips…

We all have some empty sauce jars or used pickle bottles sitting in our kitchen, just waiting to be disposed of. But before you think of throwing them into the trash, pause for a second, as they can be reused creatively and help to decorate your home in a budget-friendly manner. You don’t need fancy…

AI-generated image for representation Feeding a newborn isn’t as simple as feeding a grown-up. Simply giving milk and putting the baby down to sleep isn’t how it works. Many babies swallow small amounts of air while feeding, and that trapped air can leave them uncomfortable, fussy, or prone to spitting up. This is where burping…

Monsoon brings problems of damp walls, musty cupboards and rooms that never quite feel dry. The extra moisture in the air has to go somewhere, and in homes with limited ventilation, it tends to settle indoors. A dehumidifier and better airflow will always do the heaviest lifting against this problem, but there is a simpler,…

On a map, Ceuta barely looks like much. It’s a small patch of land on the northern coast of Africa, surrounded by Morocco on one side and the Mediterranean on the other.But its location has made it one of the most sensitive points in Europe’s migration crisis.Spain recently sent troops to Ceuta after thousands of…

Choosing a preschool is one of the first major decisions parents make for their child, and the experience can feel overwhelming. During a school tour, it is easy to be impressed by colourful classrooms, attractive infrastructure, smart boards and well-designed activity areas. While these features certainly contribute to the overall environment, they do not always…

Etihad, Air Arabia cancel Bahrain and Kuwait flights In a recent update, travellers flying between the UAE and parts of the Gulf are facing major disruptions. As per Gulf New report, Etihad Airways and Air Arabia have announced the cancellation of select flights to Bahrain and Kuwait distrupting plans of passengers. The main reason behind…