DIY: Make natural air fresheners that keep your home smelling fresh all day Walk down the air freshener aisle of any store and the sheer number of sprays, plug-ins, and scented gels promising instant, all-day freshness can feel overwhelming, and increasingly, a little concerning too. Many commercial air fresheners rely on synthetic fragrance compounds that … Read more
22-year-old BTech dropout claims he earns over ₹4.8 lakh a month and $100,000 a year For years, the idea that a top engineering college is the biggest ticket to a successful career has shaped the dreams of countless students. But social media continues to throw up stories that challenge that belief. A recent post by … Read more
Before you hit send: Common emoji mistakes that can lead to misunderstandings in office emails and team chats A manager replies to a completed project with a simple thumbs-up. To some people reading it, that’s a perfectly normal sign-off, quick, clear approval. To others, particularly younger colleagues, it can land as clipped, dismissive, or even … Read more
Every parent has been there. Your four-year-old is taking five full minutes to button a shirt. Your toddler insists on pouring water into a glass, even though you know half of it will end up on the table. Your instinct is to step in and “help.” But according to the Montessori philosophy, those small moments … Read more
Japan’s iconic Shinkansen, or bullet trains, are celebrated for their speed, punctuality and engineering brilliance. Yet for many travellers, the culinary experience is just as memorable as the journey itself. The star attraction is the ekiben, short for eki bento or station lunchbox, a long-standing Japanese railway tradition. According to the official Japan National Tourism … Read more
Think about the last hotel room you stayed in. You probably remember the bed, the view, or maybe the breakfast. But there’s one item that’s quietly present in almost every hotel room around the world, whether it’s a roadside motel or a five-star suite: a single chair, usually placed in a corner. It’s easy to … Read more
5 things every homeowner should do Picture the scene: a family opens a kitchen cabinet on a rainy morning expecting to find spices or steel tins and instead finds a snake curled up inside. It’s not a rare story during monsoon, cupboards, bathrooms, and storage shelves across the country end up hosting exactly this kind … Read more
Mark Zuckerberg (Photo via Reuters) Long before AI breakthroughs were the center of headlines about Silicon Valley billionaires, Mark Zuckerberg was making news for something else, even far from technology.“Killing his own dinner’Sounds gross, right? In 2011, the then-27-year-old Facebook founder quietly took on a “personal challenge,” and it became one of his most talked-about … Read more
Most restaurants are remembered for their food, ambience or history. In Ahmedabad, however, one eatery has built a reputation for something entirely unexpected. At New Lucky Restaurant, customers sip hot chai and tuck into buttery bun maska while seated beside 26 centuries-old graves. What may seem eerie to first-time visitors has become an enduring part … Read more
Why every gardener loves ladybugs: 5 Amazing benefits you should know Few insects manage to be both genuinely useful and adored the way ladybugs are, which is a fairly rare combination in the garden world. Most beneficial insects tend to be the kind you tolerate rather than actively enjoy seeing, but ladybugs have somehow earned … Read more