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Photo source: Great Big Story and Pavel-O-Pedia There are some promises that are made quietly, in the middle of grief, when nobody else is listening. Karimul Haque made one such promise to his mother. “My mother died without treatment. That day I took a vow, ‘Maa, I will not let anyone in this village die…

If fuller, bushier growth is the goal, this is the step that actually gets you there. Using clean, sharp scissors, pinch back any leggy, overgrown stems just above a leaf node, and trim off any damaged or shrivelled leaves while you’re at it. This encourages the plant to branch out sideways instead of growing tall…

Photo: @mi.satarkar_suraj/ Instagram Mumbai’s local trains are known for their packed compartments, quick chai stops, and the sheer rhythm of a city always in motion. But sometimes, that daily grind makes way for something far more heartfelt. That’s exactly what happens on Mumbai locals, where a daily commute turns into more of a bhajan, devotion,…

Don’t bin your old T-shirts: 6 easy DIY ideas to give them a new life There’s always that one drawer, the one crammed with T-shirts too faded, too stretched, or too sentimental to wear out of the house anymore, but somehow still too good to actually throw away. Most of them end up sitting there…

For a lot of Indian homeowners, the dream is a dog that’s genuinely loyal, sharp enough to notice when something’s off, and doesn’t demand hours of grooming or specialised care every single day. The good news is that plenty of breeds tick all three boxes without needing a dedicated grooming budget or a professional trainer…

In a bid to boost tourism, Ladakh is all set to add new experiences to its already spectacular adventure and nature tourism portfolio. As per official website, Ladakh will launch India’s first high-altitude wildlife safari allowing wildlife adventures to witness snow leopards and many rare birds. The Union Territory administration has approved guided wildlife safaris…

We tend to think of a “clean” home as one where the floors are swept, the kitchen counter is wiped, and the bathroom looks spotless. But some of the places that come into contact with us every single day barely make it onto the cleaning list. The problem is that dirt and germs do not…

Quote of the day by Adi Shankaracharya (Photo via Canva) Adi Shankaracharya was an 8th-century Indian philosopher, saint, and teacher who traveled across India, wrote commentaries on the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Brahma Sutras, and established four monastic centers (mathas) to preserve this teaching. In just about 32 years, he reshaped Hindu philosophy and left…

Rohit Shetty with his son Eshaan. (Instagram/@rohitshetty) When it comes to parenting, many parents believe that a strict voice, repeated warnings and punishment are necessary to keep children on the right track. But filmmaker Rohit Shetty says he has taken a very different approach with his son.Speaking on a podcast with comedian Bharti Singh and…

“People in India still remember him as a hero”: African boy’s classroom speech on Shivaji Maharaj strikes an emotional chord online (Image credit: Instagram) A young schoolboy stands before a classroom, looks at his teachers and classmates, and begins speaking about a king from India. His subject is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. What makes the moment…