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Looking back at particular dates can help put major political, scientific, sporting and social moments into context. January 15 is one such date. Across different years, it has been marked by events that reached far beyond their own time, from powerful political symbolism in the United States to one of the deadliest earthquakes in South…
How many times have you witnessed kindness happening right before your eyes? Well this is one such story that could have gone unnoticed, but thankfully it was captured on time and was shared on social media. “Humanity still exists”, that’s how the Instagram post began. It was just another day at a railway station in…
Seema Bansal was unemployed when she first conceived the idea of starting a packaging business. With no financial backing, she began work from a small desk in her home, handling every responsibility herself. She was the driver, salesperson, accountant, and manager, doing all the odd jobs required to keep the business running. Through persistence and…
Big Ben is often spoken of as if it were a single object, but the reality is more layered. The name refers to the Great Bell, not the tower itself, and it sits within a structure that mixes Victorian engineering with careful maintenance and constant adjustment. Standing beside the River Thames, the Elizabeth Tower has…
Making pickles at home is a rewarding process. You can make them using traditional recipes or experimenting with new flavours. However, using the wrong ingredients in the preparation can make the whole process go wasteful. Making pickles requires the optimal mix of salt, oil, acidity, and spice, not only for preserving vegetables but also for…
What are the winter essentials for you? Woolen clothes, of course. So, it is our responsibility to take care of our winter wear which keeps us warm and going even in harsh weather. Considering wool is a delicate natural fiber, it is important to be cautious while washing them. Woolens can easily lose their shape…
Toilet bowl rings and stains are one more thing in the bathroom that can leave it looking unclean, even if it is spotlessly cleaned. Toilet bowl rings are usually seen as shades of brown, grey, or pink rings encircling the toilet waterline. They appear mostly due to the presence of minerals from hard water.Many people…
In the era of high-speed rail and overnight flights, India’s mountain trains still chug along at a different speed. The chug along slowly, and pause frequently, for you to take in the scenery, which is so jaw-droppingly beautiful from every angle that you would actually want to spend time there. Speed was never in the…
If you own a dog, then you might have observed one strange sleeping habit. Some dogs might refuse to sleep in the presence of a soft bed or couch or even a nice corner, and instead, they like to sleep near or at the doors or the thresholds. It might look very strange to humans,…
Some places announce themselves loudly, with crowds, cafés, and camera clicks. Others reveal their magic slowly. Dainkund belongs to the second kind. Long before you reach the top, you start to notice something unusual. The trees seem restless, and the air moves differently. And then, somewhere between the forest trail and the open ridge, you…
