‘Itna saaf aur itna bada bathroom’ (Instagram) “China ki bullet train bhi India ki is train ke samne fail hai.” The video opens with this bold claim by travel creator Debajit Das, known as @nitin_vlogs_ on Instagram. He introduces viewers to his journey aboard India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train. He travelled from Howrah Junction…
Most gardeners think of potatoes as a spring crop, but autumn can be a smart time to plant them too. In regions with mild winters, fall planting lets the tubers settle in while the soil is still warm, and in many parts of India, October and November are in fact the main sowing months for…
US woman in Delhi shares her kirana store visit, and the internet has a lot to say about India’s local shops An American woman living in New Delhi has shared a glimpse of her everyday life in India, and her experience has sparked a conversation about neighbourhood grocery stores. Kristen Fischer recently posted an Instagram…
No fall table feels complete without it. A classic pumpkin pie has a buttery crust filled with a smooth, spiced custard made from pumpkin puree, eggs, milk or cream, sugar, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. The trick is to blind-bake the crust first, so it stays crisp under the wet filling. Bake until the edges set…
Taylor Swift has a way of making a red-carpet appearance feel like an event in itself. And for her debut at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala, she gave fans plenty to talk about, stepping out in a pale blue Dior gown that looked straight out of a modern-day Cinderella story.The singer arrived in a soft,…
A child who is outspoken with cousins may be quieter at school, where friendships and group dynamics can feel different. A child who talks nonstop, invents games and argues fearlessly with cousins at a family gathering may barely speak during a classroom activity. Another child who is confident among classmates may become possessive, competitive or…
Sudarsan Pattnaik’s unique Maa Durga installation at Puri Beach grabs attention Durga Puja celebrations often inspire artists to explore new ways of expressing their creativity. This year, sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a distinctive installation at Puri Beach in Odisha, using an unusual combination of materials to depict Maa Durga….
Bittu Tabahi’s river clean up (Instagram) For eight months, Surendra Singh Choudhary aka Bittu Tabahi worked hard and non-stop to give a polluted river in Madhya Pradesh a new life. The young environmental activist shot to fame after he removed tonnes of garbage from the Ajnar River. He was often working alone, with little equipment…
There’s something quietly hopeful about planting a bulb in October. You tuck a small, plain-looking thing into the soil, walk away, and months later it bursts into colour. In cooler regions, autumn is exactly when gardeners get these spring-flowering bulbs into the ground, so their roots can settle in before winter. In India, this mostly…
Screengrab from Ekta’s podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia. (YouTube) Indian television and film producer Ekta Kapoor has shared how her father, actor Jeetendra, approached money, family responsibilities and saving for the next generation. In a recent podcast conversation with Ranveer Allahbadia, she explained how his upbringing in a chawl in Maharashtra, shaped his financial habits and…
