Calathea has earned a devoted following for good reason, its bold, patterned leaves in stripes and deep contrasting colours look almost too intricate to be real. It prefers stable, consistent conditions, bright but indirect light, steady humidity, and no sudden temperature swings, which is exactly the kind of environment an unpredictable outdoor season can rarely…
Cornell is one of the biggest and most esteemed universities in the world, sitting on a hill overlooking the 38-mile-long Cayuga Lake with an area of 2,300 acres. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, most institutions, including Cornell, used CFC chillers. These first-generation Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODSs) were destroying the ozone layer and warming the…
India’s Kuldeep Yadav, front, and captain Shubman Gill during a practice session (PTI Photo) Mumbai: Kuldeep Yadav is going through one of the toughest phases of his career. The left-arm wrist-spinner was not given a single game during India’s recent white-ball tour of England, comprising five T20Is and three ODIs, despite India losing both series.His…
Lokesh Kanagaraj is known for creating intense action films, but his latest challenge was stepping in front of the camera. With ‘DC,’ the filmmaker made his acting debut and had to prepare physically for the role. His transformation has now become a talking point around the film, especially after audiences appreciated his performance as Devadas….
Some actors leave behind memorable performances, while a few become part of the history of an entire industry. Sowcar Janaki belonged to the latter group. The veteran actress, who passed away in Chennai at the age of 94 on August 21, had a career that lasted more than seven decades. She worked across Tamil, Telugu,…
Think about the people you remember after a party or a long conversation. It is rarely the person who talked continuously about themselves. More often, it is the person who asked a follow-up question, remembered a tiny detail or gave you their full attention while you were speaking.Psychologists call an important part of this perceived…
Bollywood star, Alia Bhatt was spotted on the sets of ‘Tumbbad 2’. The actress, who was officially inducted into the folk horror franchise this July, was seen with the team on the sets, adding excitement to the highly anticipated sequel.Rocking a laid-back avatar, in an oversized striped shirt and wearing her hair back in a…
As the release of ‘Sigma’ gets closer, director Jason Sanjay is opening up more about his first film and the people who have shaped him. The young filmmaker has been busy with promotions for the Sundeep Kishan-starrer, which marks his directorial debut. During a recent interview, Jason spoke about his approach to filmmaking and also…
Cooked food may look perfectly fine sitting on the dining table, but bacteria can multiply quickly when food is left at room temperature for too long. From everyday dal and rice to cooked meat, eggs and dairy-based dishes, the amount of time food spends outside the refrigerator can make a real difference to its safety….
Pakistan’s Ali Usman is struck on the shoulder from the bowling of England’s Jofra Archer Former England captain Michael Vaughan has expressed serious concern over Pakistan’s current Test side after their comprehensive defeat against England at Headingley, saying he had rarely seen them look so short of confidence and fight.England needed less than three days…