Aluminium foil has become something of a viral fixture in home hacks lately, showing up everywhere from pigeon-proofed balconies to kitchen drawers. But two of its most talked-about “behind the appliance” uses actually land on completely opposite ends of the usefulness spectrum, and mixing them up could leave you either wasting your time or missing…
AI representation/ChatGPT A 26-year-old UPSC aspirant has sold years of his civil services preparation material to a kabadiwala for Rs 464 after three consecutive Mains attempts and a failed Prelims this year. The books included the NCERTs he started with, Laxmikanth, his first test papers, mock tests and handwritten notes. For years, they had been…
If you’ve been trying to figure out when is Milad-un-Nabi going to be celebrated in 2026, you’re not alone. Figuring out exact dates for Islamic holidays can feel like a moving target because everything revolves around the moon. But if you’re trying to plan ahead for work, travel, or family get-togethers, here’s the lowdown on…
Photos: Instagram/@anushkasharma Motherhood often changes the questions a woman asks herself. The decisions that once revolved around ambition, work or personal priorities can begin to include a much bigger consideration: What feels right for my child and my family?For actor Anushka Sharma, becoming a mother appears to have brought another, less-discussed shift- a stronger belief…
Bangkok taxi goes viral for unusual free service, passengers can take essentials without paying A Bangkok taxi is getting attention online for something passengers would hardly expect to find during a regular ride. Inside the cab is a collection of everyday products that people can take without paying for them. A video showing the unusual…
You pick up a packet of milk or paneer from the refrigerator and notice something odd: the normally flat pack looks inflated, tight or balloon-like. The expiry date is still days away, so is it actually safe to eat? The short answer: a visibly swollen or puffed packet is a warning sign and is best…
For parents, choosing a school is rarely just about academics. Location, facilities, transport, activities, and the overall learning environment can all influence the decision. But in Dubai, the cost of international schooling can add up quickly, especially when expenses beyond tuition are included. A Dubai-based mother has now given social media users a closer look…
Tuesdays have a strange reputation in office life, not quite the fresh-start energy of a Monday, not close enough to the finish line to feel like Friday, just a long stretch of actual work sitting in the middle of the week. It’s exactly the kind of day where a little nudge of motivation goes further…
Photo Courtesy: Instagram/@abhinav_soaring By age 14, most children are still figuring out which hobbies to pursue. For Chennai-born Abhinav Sujith, the fascination was clear much earlier: he wanted to fly. On October 6, 2025, just two days after his 14th birthday, Abhinav took off alone in a glider over Kent in the UK. The flight…
Ever taken one of those quick visual tests that claims to reveal something about your personality just from what you notice first? They often go viral online; these tricky images are known as optical illusions. Optical illusion personality tests layer many objects into one another and trick the eyes and the mind into believing what…
Making fresh juice does not always require a mixer or a complicated appliance. Some fruits release plenty of liquid with a little pressure, while others can be broken down using simple kitchen tools. The trick is to use a method that suits the fruit rather than trying to process every fruit in the same way….
UP Food Safety Administration seizes 300 kg of unfit paneer ahead of Raksha Bandhan With Raksha Bandhan just days away, food safety officials in Noida have stepped up inspections of milk products and sweets — and one raid has already uncovered a sizeable amount of paneer deemed unfit for consumption.Around 300 kg of paneer was…
Life can sometimes seem as if it is going in a different direction than the one we want. There are days when things seem hopeless and the road ahead seems unclear. In times like these, recalling this quote by Albert Einstein can help to provide clarity and perspective,“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep…
In 1993, Princess Diana put something deeply disturbing in writing.Ten months after her separation from Prince Charles was announced, Diana wrote a handwritten note to her then-butler, Paul Burrell, in which she claimed that her estranged husband was planning an “accident” involving her car.The letter later became part of the evidence examined during the inquest…
Your favourite time of day cannot neatly define your personality. It cannot tell someone with certainty whether you are introverted or outgoing, adventurous or cautious, disciplined or spontaneous, emotional or reserved.What it may reveal, however, is something about your natural rhythm, the part of the day when your energy, focus and mood seem to align…
Rukmini Vasanth has been keeping her Toxic promotional wardrobe interesting, and her latest Chennai outing certainly had a colour that was hard to ignore.For the film’s Chennai promotions, the actor stepped out in a bright orange strapless maxi from Dash & Dot, choosing a look that was simple in almost every other way. She paired…
Something quite special is taking shape just outside Paris. The BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Bussy-Saint-Georges is set to open in September 2026, giving France’s Hindu community a new place to pray, celebrate festivals and simply come together.The opening will be followed by a 13-day Festival of Culture from September 2 to 14. Devotees, members…
AI generated image via Canva The sun’s scorching heat often transforms the roads and pavements into no less than a brick kiln, and to tackle this extreme heat, some researchers have taken on a novel approach.In some parts of Philadelphia, streets can reach temperatures as high as nearly 30°F hotter than in others, mostly because…
Marble has a reputation for looking effortlessly elegant, right up until the day someone notices that crisp white floor has quietly taken on a dull, yellowish tint nobody can quite explain. It’s one of the more common frustrations with natural stone flooring, and the frustrating part is that the yellowing usually isn’t caused by one…
Before your next cup of tea, try these simple tests to check if it is adulterated Tea is one of the most consumed beverages in Indian homes. Many people begin their day with a steaming cup of tea. However, the tea leaves or tea dust may often be adulterated with cheap colouring agents, spent leaves,…
