The school was founded in 2016 by Parmita Sarma and Mazin Mukhtar. (Photo Credit: AFP) Every morning, children at a school in Assam arrive carrying something unusual in their school bags. Not many would believe plastic waste could be an item used for a barter. But at Akshar School in Pamohi village, students collect plastic…
Why did this Indian family return to India? A decision to leave a country after 13 years is rarely made overnight. For one Indian family, the choice to return from the US came after years of building a life there and gradually looking at the future in a different way.Pankhuri and her family moved back…
Optical Illusion personality tests are images that trick our brains and eyes into making us see something that isn’t exactly there or interpret the same image in more than one way. An optical illusion personality test uses these mind-bending images to ask a simple question of, “What do you notice first?” Depending on what you…
Solana is a name of Spanish origin associated with a sunny place or a place exposed to the sun. Its warm, bright associations evoke sunshine, optimism and natural beauty. With its melodic sound and distinctive character, Solana is an appealing choice for parents looking for a name inspired by light and warmth. A beautiful name…
Ekadashi is observed twice every lunar month by millions of Hindus as a day of fasting, prayer and devotion to Lord Vishnu. Yet, alongside the tradition of observing the fast, a question has also persisted in some families: should married women, particularly women whose husbands are alive, keep an Ekadashi fast?The belief that married or…
An old pair of mismatched socks lying at the bottom of the drawers can seem destined for the trash. Yet the socks may have a number of uses in the house apart from staying in your footwear. There is one particular hack that allows you to use an old sock as a reusable mop cover…
Representative image generated using AI How many times have you told yourself ‘not today’? You want to see the world, but not now. You want to switch jobs, spend more time with your kids, take that trip, start the hobby you’ve been thinking about for five years, but the timing isn’t right. There’s always another…
Old steel utensils can lose their shine over time. Regular use can leave behind cooking oil, food residue, and water marks. These build up gradually and can make the surface look dull and stained. Even utensils that once looked bright and polished can lose their original appearance with repeated use. That does not mean it…
Sunlight helps to sustain life on Earth; as soon as we step outside and tilt our faces up, we feel the warmth as if it were switched on. In reality, that light has lived two very different lives before it touches your skin. The final leg, from the Sun’s visible surface to Earth, takes only…
Cocopeat has become a favourite among home gardeners because it is lightweight, easy to handle and useful in a wide range of gardening tasks. Made from the fibrous material found between the hard shell and outer husk of coconuts, cocopeat is commonly used as a growing medium and soil amendment. It can hold significant amounts…