Every refrigerator tells a story. A forgotten container of leftover dal, a sticky ring from a jam jar, and a spill from last week’s milk. Over time these leave behind stains, food residue and a stale smell that spreads to everything inside. A thorough clean every month or two keeps food fresh and the appliance…
Daniel Radcliffe with two-year old son watching Harry Potter While the world knows Daniel Radcliffe as the “Boy Who Lived”, his own son has yet to discover that his father is the actor who brought the iconic Harry Potter to life on screen. For millions of fans, the British actor will forever be their magical…
It is natural to want to give someone time when you know they have been through a difficult experience. But being understanding does not mean putting your own needs aside indefinitely. If you want a committed relationship and they can offer only something casual, neither person necessarily has to be wrong. You still need to…
Photo courtesy: longwavillage.com At first glance, this place looks like a remote village nestled amid the green hills of Northeast India, where traditional homes, forested slopes and a close-knit community define everyday life. But look a little closer, and its location begins to tell an extraordinary story. Here, an international boundary is not merely a…
Photo: AI generated via Canva A lucky six-year-old boy from Madhya Pradesh has won a Toyota Fortuner worth around Rs 50 lakh in a lucky draw after his grandmother bought a coupon for just Rs 200 at a Garba event.And while most of us have tucked a raffle ticket at some point, be it a…
Mint is fairly tough, but it can attract aphids, spider mites and whiteflies, especially when the plant is stressed. Look under the leaves for tiny insects or fine webbing, and wash them off with a strong jet of water, or use neem oil or an insecticidal soap. Keep the plant well-ventilated, and don’t crowd it….
Photo: Facebook/Manju Nautiyal A song can travel across mountains, states and languages before the voice behind it becomes familiar to the wider world. For Manju Nautiyal, a folk singer from Uttarakhand’s Tehri Garhwal district, that journey has taken an unexpected turn. Her distinctive, high-pitched Pahari vocals, heard prominently in rapper Badshah’s Delhi Se Manali (Ladka…
Winter laundry is a special kind of frustration. The sun is weak, the air is damp, and that pair of jeans you washed yesterday is still cold and clammy this morning. Most Indian homes don’t have a tumble dryer, and even if you do, running it all winter isn’t cheap. The good news is that…
Friendship reveals its true meaning when there is nothing to gain. It is easy to stay close to someone when life is exciting, opportunities are flowing, or their success can somehow benefit others. But what happens when a friend has nothing to offer? The quote, “Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity,” is…
Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy: “An arrogant person considers himself perfect. This is the chief harm of arrogance. It interferes with a person’s main task in life – becoming a better person.” Leo Tolstoy was a Russian writer, best known for his novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina. He was born into…
