Kitchen waste can seem like an easy way to give plants a little extra nourishment. A handful of vegetable peels or fruit scraps may look harmless when added to the soil. But fresh food waste does not turn into compost overnight. In a plant pot, it can start to rot before it has a chance…
Soha reflected on her own relationship with her parents. For many parents, being close to their child means knowing what is happening in their life. But as children grow older, that closeness changes. Friends become more important, conversations become shorter and the child who once shared everything may suddenly start keeping things to themselves.Actor Soha…
These names show that ancient names do not necessarily have to sound old-fashioned. Leonidas and Maximus carry particularly bold associations with strength and heroism, while Augustus and Darius are linked to powerful rulers from the ancient world. Victor offers a simple meaning connected with victory, while Evander and Aeneas provide more unusual options for parents…
Being honest at work is usually seen as a virtue, but there is a fine line between healthy transparency and conversations that can quietly damage professional relationships. Many workplace friendships fall apart not because of dishonesty, but because of “brutal honesty” shared at the wrong time, in the wrong tone, or about the wrong topic….
Vir Das shares hilarious DM from woman using his inbox as a to-do list Vir Das’ latest Instagram post has amused users with an exchange that is as unexpected as it is relatable. A woman has been sending the comedian messages that appear to be reminders for things she needs to finish, turning his inbox…
Few things unsettle a parent quite like hearing “I hate school” for the first time, especially when it comes out of nowhere from a kid who used to bound out the door every morning. The instinct is often to either brush it off as normal grumbling or panic and assume the worst, but child psychologists…
June 17 started like any other workday. Sani Krishna had to reach her office by 10 AM. She booked a bike taxi on Rapido, a platform she trusted, one that markets itself heavily on the promise of women’s safety. She had enough time. She was not rushing. She even told the rider, “We have time….
A routine food safety inspection at a luxury hotel in Delhi’s Aerocity has turned up a list of problems that’s hard to ignore.The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notice to Juniper Hotels Pvt Ltd, which operates Andaz Delhi, after an inspection found expired food, pest activity, poor storage practices…
Kareena also shared a parenting lesson she learnt from her husband Saif Ali Khan. Confidence is not something parents can suddenly teach a child when they become a teenager. According to actor Kareena Kapoor Khan, it starts much earlier. Speaking on stage at the Magic ’24 event in Bangkok, Kareena spoke about the importance of…
At 64, when many people might be thinking about slowing down, one Uttar Pradesh government official is preparing for his next academic chapter. His son, Shashank Srivastava, shared the story on X on August 19, describing how his father completed an MTech while continuing to work, travelling extensively and studying alongside classmates around half his…
Why do airports have different terminals? If you have ever looked at your boarding pass and wondered why your flight leaves from Terminal 2 while another flight at the same airport departs from Terminal 1, you are not alone.For passengers, an airport can feel like one giant place. Behind the scenes, however, its passenger facilities…
In the latest episode of the Humans of Bombay Show, founder Karishma Mehta did something that most interviewers only dream of. She flew to Dehradun, drove into the quiet, misty hills, and sat down with Ruskin Bond, one of India’s most beloved storytellers, in the home where he has lived, written, and watched the mountains…
White sneakers can lose their fresh look surprisingly quickly. A few walks outside can leave the soles grey, while small scuffs and dark marks can make an otherwise clean pair look worn out. Before reaching for a specialist cleaner, there is a simple household option you may already have in the bathroom. Plain white toothpaste…
Want the gift to feel a little more special? Get a bracelet engraved with her name, initials or a short word that means something to both of you. It doesn’t have to say much. Sometimes one little detail is enough to make a piece feel like it was chosen just for her. The best Raksha…
5 signs someone wants commitment but is too afraid to ask for it There is a strange phase in some relationships where everything feels serious, except nobody actually says it.You talk almost every day. You make plans weeks ahead. They remember the tiny things you mentioned once and somehow always find their way back to…
Archaeologists discover remains of 37 people (Canva) Imagine you are walking across a quiet highland in Laos (officially known as the Lao People’s Democratic Republic) and bumping into a stone vessel taller than a human being! Now imagine learning that this ancient container once held the remains of at least 37 people (between toddler and…
The Bhagavad Gita has long offered guidance on dealing with emotions, challenges, failure and difficult situations. Although it is not explicitly concerned with parenting, its ideas may serve as guidance for raising emotionally strong children. Some of its timeless teachings can be applied to parenting, helping children develop patience, confidence, self-control and the ability to…
NIT Durgapur Students Dance To ‘Chikni Chameli’, Professor Stops Them: ‘Is This A Joke?’What started as a fun performance at a freshers’ programme at NIT Durgapur suddenly became awkward when a professor walked in and stopped a group of students dancing to ‘Chikni Chameli’.The students were on stage, their classmates were cheering, and everything seemed…
For Nirmal “Nims” Purja, giving up was never supposed to be an option. A former Gurkha and British Special Forces soldier, Purja became one of the most recognisable mountaineers in the world after attempting what many considered absurd: climbing all 14 of the world’s mountains above 8,000 metres in just seven months. He called it…
Everyone loves walking into a home filled with a good, soothing fragrance that almost lights up the space and takes people to a bed of flowers.But most people today are looking to choose natural options over chemical ones to fill their homes with good, healthy smells.After all, who doesn’t like to take a walk into…
