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Botanically speaking, those white strings are known as phloem bundles. Every flowering plant has a vascular system, much like the network of veins and arteries in the human body. This system is made up of two main tissues: xylem, which carries water and minerals from the roots, and phloem, which transports sugars, nutrients and other…

Every year, July 23 is observed as National Broadcasting Day in India, marking the start of organised broadcasting in India’s history. This is a significant day because it celebrates the contribution of broadcasting in India towards informing, educating, entertaining, and communicating with millions of people every year. Broadcasting has become part of everyday life for…

An employer’s heartfelt reply after a successful surgery is inspiring the internet. A phone call after a successful heart surgery is usually brief: a doctor shares the update, and a family member expresses relief. But when cardiac surgeon Dr Prashant Mishra called the employer of a patient who had just undergone bypass surgery, the conversation…

In an age of smart phones and the internet, reading remains a habit many parents want their children to adopt. Reading helps a person build positive experiences, curiosity, consistency, and emotional connection. Despite being aware of the benefits of reading, many parents are unable to help their children fall in love with it. While the…

High cholesterol is also referred to as the “silent disease” since there are rarely any noticeable signs of the problem. In accordance with the American Heart Association (AHA), a test is the only way of discovering whether a person has a high level of cholesterol. Nevertheless, according to the information provided by Harvard Health Publishing,…

Their practical financial habits are winning praise on social media. Money advice is everywhere these days, but the conversations getting the most attention are often the simplest ones. Instead of talking about expensive lifestyles or quick ways to build wealth, many people are sharing the everyday habits that help them manage their finances better. A…

Concert tourism continues to grow, with more travellers planning holidays around performances by global artists. With a packed calendar of international acts scheduled for the second half of 2026, Singapore is set to welcome some of the biggest names in music. Add to that its seamless flight connectivity, diverse accommodation options, state-of-the-art infrastructure and hassle-free…

Avoid sharing these details with AI, no matter how helpful it seems. It usually starts with a harmless question.You ask an AI chatbot to draft an email, explain a legal term, summarize a document, or help you plan a trip. A few minutes later, you’re pasting screenshots, uploading files, or typing in details about your…

The biggest mistake beginners make is assuming rosemary behaves like mint or coriander. It does not. Rosemary evolved in rocky, dry regions where rainwater drains away quickly and roots rarely stay wet for long. In India, it grows best in places with plenty of sunlight and good air circulation. Hill stations naturally provide favourable conditions,…

Quote of the Day by Leo Tolstoy Leo Tolstoy was among the world’s greatest writers, philosophers and moral thinkers. His novels changed the face of literature for ever and his later writings on morality, nonviolence, love and spirituality influenced some of the greatest leaders in history including Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Tolstoy’s…