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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,…

A washing machine can become surprisingly restless during a spin cycle. As the drum picks up speed, the appliance may begin to shake and slowly shift across the floor. For a machine that weighs several kilograms, even a small amount of movement can be frustrating. That is why simple household hacks often become useful. One…

For most people, the 9-to-5 is basically the default setting of adult life. It’s like waking up, rushing through breakfast, fighting traffic, spending eight hours staring at a screen and logging off. Then spend the evening wondering why you have absolutely no energy left to do the things you actually wanted to do. But what…

Walk past enough doorsteps and you might notice a faint, sharp smell that has nothing to do with cooking: a light spritz of vinegar, sprayed right where guests step in. What started as an old-fashioned kitchen cleaning staple has quietly turned into a genuine doorstep habit for a lot of households, part pest control, part…

Nature is endowed with beautiful creatures, and some of these look straight out of a fantasy tale. Birds are also among these miracles of nature, and some of them are so mesmerising that they look hand-painted, and their beaks are where some birds really let loose. Not just plain black and white, these species paint…

Rakhi season is almost here. The Rakhis are out, sweet shops are getting busier and families are already making plans for that one special morning when brothers and sisters sit together for the ceremony.Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Friday, August 28, 2026. The festival, also known as Rakhi, falls on the full moon day,…

Air fryers have become one of those appliances everyone owns but few people are actually using to its full potential, mostly relying on the same handful of settings and skipping the small techniques that separate genuinely crispy results from soggy, uneven ones. Some of these tricks are about better food, others are about keeping the…

If you want large, clean pieces, freezing is one of the most convenient options. For quick removal while cooking, hot water or the spoon technique works well. If you have an oven already running, briefly heating the coconut can save considerable effort.The key is not to attack the shell with a sharp knife. Coconut shells…

Vande The video captures Vande Bharat’s breathtaking monsoon spectacle. There are few sights quite like a train disappearing into a wall of mist and emerging moments later against a backdrop of lush green mountains. A new aerial video of the Vande Bharat Express doing exactly that in Karnataka has left social media users mesmerised.The footage…

The latest exchange comes after Himanshi spoke about her relationship with Asim during Paras Chhabra’s podcast. She didn’t name Asim directly, but when asked about reports that religion had played a role in their breakup, she said the subject was complicated and could easily become controversial. Himanshi explained that Asim had never misbehaved with her….

Visitors paying tribute to Kotnis’s statue in Shijiazhuang | In circle: Dr. Dwarkanath Kotnis in Army uniform (Photo courtesy: China Daily and Xinhua) At a time when India and China were themselves struggling under the shadow of war and colonial rule, a young Indian doctor travelled thousands of kilometres to help wounded Chinese soldiers. He…

A lemon rarely gets used all at once. One half may find its way into a cup of tea, a salad, or a recipe. The other often ends up in the refrigerator. That half lemon can soon lose its freshness if left uncovered. The cut surface dries out, and its bright citrus aroma fades with…

Swami Aniruddhacharya Maharaj’s journey to Vrindavan did not begin with money, connections or a place to stay. It began with a stubborn wish to study Bhagwat and a faith that, years later, he would describe as his first miracle. In a post shared from his own Facebook account, Swami Aniruddhacharya Maharaj recalled how he had…

Quote of the day by Ram Dass (Photo: Ram Dass/ @BabaRamDass/ X) Ram Dass was a Harvard psychologist and a psychedelic, born Richard Alpert, before a transformative trip to India led him to his guru, Neem Karoli Baba, and a new path as a spiritual guide. He is also credited with taking his teachings to…

Vastu tips: 5 things you should never keep in your bedroom Your bedroom is probably the one place at home where you expect to switch off. After a long day, you want the lights low, the bed comfortable, and the room free of anything that makes your mind feel unnecessarily busy. But according to Vastu,…

A stainless steel bottle may look clean on the outside but still develop an unpleasant odour inside. The smell comes from what gets left behind in the lid, threads, seal, or bottom of the bottle. A little tea or coffee residue can remain in the bottle. Even plain water can become a problem if the…

7 mistakes to avoid at any hotel buffet A hotel buffet is one of those places where your eyes usually eat first. You spot the dosa counter, then the pastries, then the fresh fruit, and suddenly your plate is carrying far more than you could possibly finish.But beyond overeating, there are a few buffet habits…

Image Courtesy: Team Dibyansh Photography Wedding venues today can mean luxury hotels, decorated lawns, resorts and elaborate destination setups. But more and more couples are now getting married at a temple in the Uttarakhand hills where, according to Hindu belief, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were married.The Triyuginarayan Temple in Rudraprayag district is dedicated to…