Zero waste, zero electricity bill: How a 75-year-old Padma Shri awardee built a home that powers itself and 50 others too

Long before she became known for her self-sustaining home, Janak Palta McGilligan’s journey toward environmentalism began with a personal health scare. As a teenager, she survived a near-death experience and underwent open-heart surgery at just 17 years old. That brush with mortality gave her a newfound respect for life, and she decided early on to … Read more

Essex gardener grows 1,200lb pumpkin named Gladys that gained more than 40lb in a single night: ‘Feels like a father’ to giant vegetable

An Essex gardener’s extraordinary pumpkin has become the centre of attention after reaching a staggering 1,200lb (544kg), with its grower claiming the giant vegetable once gained more than 40lb in a single night.Ben White, a 37-year-old heating designer from Maldon, Essex, has spent months nurturing the enormous pumpkin, which he has named Gladys. What began … Read more

Mandeep Kaur Khaira: From half an acre to 40: How a Moga woman turned mockery into an Rs 80 lakh farming enterprise

​DIY: 5 clever ways to repurpose corn husks in under 10 minutes and give everyday items a creative makeover​ There’s a particular kind of quiet vindication in building a business out of exactly what people once mocked you for doing, and that’s precisely the story behind Mandeep Kaur Khaira’s journey in Moga, Punjab, as reported … Read more

In 1997, he moved from India to the US and worked as a janitor to pay the bills; after being told his “thick accent” would never get him a job, Sharran Srivatsaa went on to build businesses worth billions

He once used Tony Robbins tapes while cleaning floors to improve his English. When Sharran Srivatsaa arrived in the US from India in 1997, he was not carrying a business empire, a powerful network or a high-paying job. He was a college freshman trying to pay his bills, working as a janitor and struggling with … Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo Quote: Quote of the day for children: Cristiano Ronaldo’s powerful lesson on why talent means nothing without hard work and dedication, says, ‘Talent without hardwork is nothing’

Children are often told that being talented is the key ingredient towards becoming a champion. However, children also need to be willing to invest time and effort to upgrade their talents and skills. It is for this reason that footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has often cited that talent without working hard is nothing.“Talent without working hard … Read more

Meet Suneel Lodhi: The blind 25-year-old Bundelkhand singer who went from singing in local trains to ‘Maine Tere Hi Bharose’ in the superhit Hanuman Ansh

Some voices touch your heart, then there are some which directly reach your souls and stay forever in the heart. These voices probably were never trained in some prestigious music schools or shaped by years of classical riyaaz. These are the voices blessed by gods of voice themselves. Say hello to Suneel Lodhi, the voice … Read more

Twinkle Khanna Vegetable Washing Hack: Twinkle Khanna’s 5-minute magic vegetable-washing formula using Baking soda and vinegar removes pesticides from fruits and vegetables: How to make the DIY solution yourself

Twinkle Khanna is a popular name in the industry; she has worn many hats before becoming the internet’s favourite, who often comes up with household tips.She began her career in Bollywood with the superhit Barsaat, later became a bestselling author with the book “Mrs Funnybones,” and produced the National Award-winning “Pad Man.“These days, she’s just … Read more

White Vinegar Laundry: White vinegar for laundry: How this simple home hack can help keep clothes fresh, clean and odour-free

White vinegar serves as an eco-friendly remedy for typical laundry issues, efficiently softening fabrics by breaking down detergent residue. Stiff towels, dingy whites that never quite look bright again, static-charged clothes clinging together straight out of the dryer, these are the kind of small laundry annoyances most people just accept as normal. A bottle of … Read more

Atal Pension Yojna: Know who is eligible for this post-retirement pension scheme, how much you need to contribute and what you get after 60

All you need to know about Atal Pension Yojna Planning for retirement often gets pushed aside when people are still in their 20s or 30s. But for those without a formal employer-sponsored pension, even a small contribution made regularly over several years can help create a source of income in old age.One government-backed option is … Read more