Life & Style

CZ-7 launch from Wenchang (Wiki) Something that used to be treated as a secret is no more a secret! China’s space programme is increasingly showing launch pads and laboratories and now becoming a larger part of tourism, art, entertainment these days. According to a Reuters report from Hainan, Beijing and Inner Mongolia documents how rocket … Read more

The Pentagon has fired two journalists at Stars and Stripes after they publicly defended the military newspaper’s editorial independence. Editor-in-chief Erik Slavin and Middle East reporter Lara Korte were both given separation notices on Friday, with the Pentagon citing “insubordination” as the reason. Publisher Max Lederer was also dismissed, days after announcing that he planned … Read more

If maximalism is your bridal language, go all in. A traditional full-hand and full-foot mehendi sees paisleys, florals, peacocks, mandalas, jaalis, lattices, and intricate detailing come together to create a rich, almost jewellery-like effect on the skin. From the fingertips to the wrist, or from the toes to the ankles or calves, there’s a lot … Read more

Lindsay Clancy was once a labour and delivery nurse, a wife and a mother of three living in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Today, she is at the centre of a deeply disturbing murder trial over the deaths of her three young children.Clancy, 36, has pleaded not guilty to three murder charges. She has admitted killing her children, … Read more

Calathea has earned a devoted following for good reason, its bold, patterned leaves in stripes and deep contrasting colours look almost too intricate to be real. It prefers stable, consistent conditions, bright but indirect light, steady humidity, and no sudden temperature swings, which is exactly the kind of environment an unpredictable outdoor season can rarely … Read more

Think about the people you remember after a party or a long conversation. It is rarely the person who talked continuously about themselves. More often, it is the person who asked a follow-up question, remembered a tiny detail or gave you their full attention while you were speaking.Psychologists call an important part of this perceived … Read more

Cooked food may look perfectly fine sitting on the dining table, but bacteria can multiply quickly when food is left at room temperature for too long. From everyday dal and rice to cooked meat, eggs and dairy-based dishes, the amount of time food spends outside the refrigerator can make a real difference to its safety. … Read more

There’s nothing quite as deflating as reaching for mint to finish off a chutney or a glass of nimbu pani, only to find the whole bunch has gone limp and blackened in the fridge drawer, days before you actually needed it. Mint has a reputation for being one of the more delicate herbs in an … Read more

A Bengaluru customer was left stunned after allegedly finding the words “Little fat black shirt” printed on his bill at popular coffee chain Subko instead of his name. The incident, which reportedly took place at Subko The Craftery in Koramangala, has since prompted the cafe to issue a public apology.The customer shared his experience on … Read more

Cutting a hot chilli can make a simple kitchen task surprisingly uncomfortable. The seeds and inner membrane contain chilli oils that can stay on your skin after handling. The irritation may not stop there. If you touch your eyes or face before washing your hands, even a small amount of residue can cause a sharp … Read more