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Snakes are scary, venomous creatures found across the globe. Encountering even one of these slitherers sends chills down a person’s spine.But what if there was an island just full of these highly venomous creatures?This is not just a fantasy tale; about 90 miles off the coast of São Paulo, Brazil, is located on an island…

Imagine finally getting a colour television camera onto the Moon, knowing millions of people back on Earth were waiting to see the astronauts at work – and then accidentally pointing it straight at the Sun.That is more or less what happened during Apollo 12 in 1969.In November 1969, astronaut Alan Bean was setting up a…

Small space, big impact: Easy ways to make your room feel larger A small room does not necessarily have to feel cramped. With a few thoughtful changes to the furniture, lighting, colours and overall layout, even a compact space can appear more open and comfortable. You don’t have to spend a fortune on expensive projects…

Would you want to see what’s happening inside a restaurant kitchen before your food lands on your table?Ahmedabad may soon make that possible.The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has asked 11,123 restaurants and food businesses to install CCTV cameras in their kitchens and display the live footage on screens that customers can see. The idea is…

Want better airflow at home? Try these simple tricks Proper ventilation makes rooms cooler, less muggy and overall more pleasant, although this process can be quite challenging at times. Although most people prefer to use exhaust fans or air conditioning systems to cool and dehumidify the air, there are several tricks that can improve air…

Corporate life feels like a battlefield on some days, with deadlines closing in, decisions to make, and no clear idea of whether you’re on the right track. And this dilemma can be compared in spirit to what Arjuna faced on the plains of Kurukshetra thousands of years ago. Torn between duty and doubt, he turned…

Image Courtesy: Instagram/@gaurgopaldas Relationships rarely break because of one big fight. More often, it is the small things like a harsh remark, a quick judgment, an assumption, or words spoken in anger that leave tiny wounds. What matters is what happens after that.Motivational speaker Gaur Gopal Das recently shared a simple story about a broken…

Representative Image- Canva We have often wondered whether the toilet paper should hang over the roll, facing out, or under, placed against the wall?Even though it sounds trivial, maybe even a little silly, the question often crosses our minds. If you ask around, you’ll find people who feel surprisingly confused about it.So, is there really…

These camps put city children through strict rural work routines (AI-generated image for representation) For some children, summer holidays mean video games, swimming pools and long mornings in bed. In parts of China, however, a growing number of parents are choosing a very different kind of summer break- one that involves farm work, physical labour…

Raids conducted on shops stocking bananas in the Alevoor, Kemthur, and Duglipadavu villages of Udupi A huge quantity of bananas has been seized in Karnataka after food safety officials reportedly found fruit that had been artificially ripened using chemicals.The raid took place in Udupi district, where officials carried out surprise inspections at shops and godowns…

Arunachal Pradesh’s textiles diverge from the common Northeast Indian style. The Apatani, a community residing mainly in the Ziro Valley, is known for its unique weaving skills that use designs of geometric patterns and stripes with a striking combination of colours. Apatani textiles draw heavily on straight lines, horizontal bands, and geometric designs with blue-green,…

Indian-American comedian Zarna Garg went to a Hermès store in Berlin and expected, well, a luxury shopping experience. Instead, she ended up stuck inside its bathroom for about an hour and 20 minutes.And naturally, Garg did what she does best – she started making jokes about it.Garg is currently travelling with her three children, Zoya,…

There’s something quietly satisfying about walking onto your balcony, snipping a few basil leaves, plucking a ripe tomato, and knowing your homemade pizza just got a little more special.We don’t need a backyard or a fancy kitchen garden to grow our own pizza toppings, infact just a sunny balcony, some pots, and a bit of…

Rahul Gupta’s innnovation turns discarded hair into pollutant trapping mats. (Photos: Instagram/@kesakambali) What happens to the strands of hair swept off the floor after a haircut? For most people, the answer is simple: they go straight into the bin. But in Gurugram, something that is usually treated as salon waste is being given a rather…

Crash dieting and strict dietary restrictions can cause hair to become deprived of vital nutrients. Gen Z is obsessed with dieting, where aggressive calorie restriction and extreme fast weight loss programmes are popular among the youth of today. Hair is not one of the body’s vital organs, and as such, it is deprived of nutrients…

Quote of the day by Pablo Picasso (Image: Wikipedia) Pablo Picasso’s words were not limited to describing what he painted; they spoke of a deeper meaning that symbolically meant more than just what is seen.Some people just copy what’s in front of them. They take something huge, alive, and full of energy and reduce it…

Have you ever been hurt so deeply that forgiveness felt impossible? Maybe someone lied to you, broke your trust, or betrayed your love. In those moments, anger and pain are some of the emotions that we naturally turn to. But what if true forgiveness isn’t about giving someone another chance, but about keeping yourself away…

This one can be hard to ignore. You know her mood can change quickly, so you start thinking before saying anything. You choose your words carefully. You avoid certain topics. Maybe you even change your plans because you’re worried about how she’ll react. A marriage shouldn’t leave you feeling like you’re constantly trying not to…

If you’re dressing for an intimate Onam celebration or a puja, this is a look worth bookmarking. Pick a lightweight silk-linen or Chanderi saree in ivory or a soft neutral shade and pair it with a high-neck blouse. Keep the jewellery traditional and let fresh jasmine flowers do some of the styling work. A little…

10 things you should do in the first 10 minutes after checking into a hotel room The first thing most people do after checking into a hotel? Drop the bags, look at the bed, and finally breathe after the journey. Fair enough. But before you get too comfortable, spend a few minutes checking the room.It…