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Kajal Aggarwal’s simple parenting rule It started with a simple request from a four-year-old boy named Neil. “Mumma, I want this. Can you just Amazon it, Blinkit?” Kajal Aggarwal looked at her son and said two words that most modern parents find genuinely difficult to say. “You wait.” And then she said something that has…
Electronic devices face more than power cuts during the rainy season. High humidity can quietly affect Wi-Fi routers, laptops, televisions, and speakers even when they never come into contact with rainwater. Over time, it finds its way into charging ports, cable connections, and tiny openings that are easy to overlook. A Wi-Fi router might start…
Much of garlic’s scientific interest centres on allicin and related sulfur compounds.Published in the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the review “Potential Health Benefit of Garlic Based on Human Intervention Studies: A Brief Overview” by Ansary et al. summarised evidence from human intervention studies showing that garlic and its bioactive compounds may have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory,…
Saina Nehwal (Photo by Claus Fisker / Scanpix Denmark via Reuters) Every parent wants to see their child succeed. But how much should parents push? Should children be given complete freedom to choose their path, or does excellence require discipline that begins at home? Former world No. 1 badminton player Saina Nehwal believes there is…
Thousands of people in London take the metro every day. Lakhs of people hurry through London’s Underground stations, without even noticing the familiar phrase, “Mind the gap.” For most travellers, it is simply a regular announcement. But not for this old woman. At the Embankment Underground station, these three words carry deep emotion as they…
Onions are one of the most widely used vegetables in everyday cooking, yet they often begin sprouting long before they are used. A few weeks later, some bulbs turn soft while others develop mould or an unpleasant smell. It is a common kitchen problem that leads to unnecessary food waste. Although sprouted onions are not…
Rice water is often poured down the sink without a second thought. Yet the water that remains after rinsing or boiling plain rice can be useful in the garden when used correctly. It contains small amounts of starch along with traces of minerals that may support healthy soil and beneficial micro-organisms. While it is not…
5 interesting facts about the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026 A rare and intriguing astronomical event is set to occur on August 12, 2026, when a total solar eclipse will be visible from some places in the Northern Hemisphere. According to information shared by NASA Science, during this event, an unusual path will…
Few foods are as universally loved as the sandwich. It is quick enough for a weekday lunch, satisfying enough for a hearty dinner and versatile enough to reflect the flavours of almost every culture. While the basic idea is simple, placing a filling between slices of bread, every country has put its own spin on…
Growing Holy basil (tulsi) in pot vs on land: Which helps in grow better Walk through almost any Indian neighborhood, and you’ll spot at least one Tulsi Vrindavan, the small raised pedestal or pot where households traditionally grow their holy basil, often right at the entrance or in a courtyard. That centuries-old preference for pot…
