‘His English was terrible’: Mumbai founder reveals why he hired the candidate who became his best employee English fluency can often become an important part of job interviews in India. But what happens when a candidate struggles with the language while excelling at the actual work?Mumbai entrepreneur Kanan Bahl recently shared a hiring experience that … Read more
Fantasy, mythology and folklore-inspired names can give a child’s name an added layer of meaning. Whether connected to ancient mythology, Arthurian legend, Welsh tradition or classic literature, each name carries a story that has survived across generations. For parents searching for something elegant, distinctive and filled with imagination, these names offer a beautiful place to … Read more
Photo source: Instagram/@karga_tinkle_gongo For a child growing up in Arunachal Pradesh, being Indian is not something that needs explaining. Yet, for many people from India’s Northeast, questions about whether they are “Chinese” or from another country are not unfamiliar. A little girl from Itanagar named Karga Tinkle Gongo has now put that frustration into words … Read more
Haikyu!! Where the Monsters Go, a special anime adaptation, is all set to release in 2027, and fans are really excited to watch it. Before it releases, which is going to be a while, and if you are a Haikyu fan and want to watch anime like it, here’s a look at some picks that … Read more
Rice contains a large amount of starch. When rice is cooked, heat and water cause the starch granules to absorb water, swell and lose their original structure. This process, called gelatinisation, is what gives freshly cooked rice its soft, fluffy texture. Once the rice cools, however, the starch molecules gradually rearrange themselves and become more … Read more
Start with the basics rather than immediately changing the plant’s position. Check the soil moisture, drainage and roots. Look at the room’s humidity and notice whether the plant sits near a heat source or strong draught. Also consider whether watering or feeding habits recently changed. If the air is dry, grouping plants together or using … Read more
This is, without question, the single most important step on this list, and the one most people underestimate. Mosquitoes need standing water to breed, and it doesn’t take much, even a bottle cap’s worth is enough for a female mosquito to lay eggs in. Walk around your home and check flower pot saucers, clogged gutters, … Read more
Few foods are as closely associated with manga as ramen. Naruto’s love for ramen at Ichiraku is perhaps one of the most recognisable examples, but noodles and ramen appear across countless manga. The real dish is exactly as tempting as it looks: noodles served in a flavourful broth, usually accompanied by toppings such as egg, … Read more
Photo source: X/@astro_anil Growing food in space is no longer just a futuristic idea. For astronauts living aboard the International Space Station (ISS), growing small quantities of fresh vegetables is already part of ongoing research into how plants behave away from Earth- and whether they could one day help sustain crews on longer missions to … Read more
Moving to another country can make you question things you once considered completely normal. For Kalumba Mwale, a man from Zimbabwe living in India, that experience came with plenty of surprises.Mwale recently shared a video on Instagram comparing what he was used to back home with what he discovered after moving to India. His post, … Read more