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Image credits: Vedika Jain At the end of a school year, textbooks often become yesterday’s material. They are pushed into cupboards, passed on to younger siblings, or sold with other things no longer needed.For another student, however, that same book may be something they cannot easily afford.That contrast is what led Vedika Jain to start…
As dreaming adults in this world, no matter what you believe and how much you earn, one of the most important parts of everyone’s bucket lists is owning a home. A place that reflects their identity and is just their own. But what happens when you finally have the abode, only to realise that you…
Fresh corn is one of the highlights of the rainy season, and a spicy corn chaat makes for a quick, healthy and satisfying snack.How to make it: Boil or roast sweet corn kernels. Toss them with butter, chopped onions, tomatoes, coriander, green chillies, lemon juice, chaat masala, black salt and a pinch of red chilli…
Lucknow entrepreneur says, ‘Get a job first’ The debate around jobs and entrepreneurship has found a new talking point online. While starting a business is often associated with taking risks and backing your own ideas, one entrepreneur’s advice is far more practical: spend some time working first.A video featuring Lucknow-based entrepreneur Akash Singh has sparked…
For generations, many Indian homes have placed the kitchen in the south-east corner, not simply as a matter of design but as a deeply rooted Vastu tradition. Even today, while buying a new house or planning construction, one of the first questions many families ask is, “Where is the kitchen?” In Vastu Shastra, the answer…
Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida Tom Rahill, the 69-year-old veteran hunter, won this year’s Florida Python Challenge by catching 96 pythons individually, Fox News reported.For over 10 days, 907 participants combed the Everglades and pulled out 280 invasive Burmese pythons this year.Just months earlier, in January, contracted hunter Carl Jackson and his…
Food has always been more than just nourishment. Across cultures, certain dishes are believed to bring prosperity, happiness, health or good fortune, making them an essential part of festivals, weddings and New Year celebrations. Some are eaten because their shape resembles coins, others because their names sound like words associated with wealth or success. Whether…
When people think about intimacy, they often picture candlelit dinners, romantic holidays, or heartfelt declarations of love. But emotional intimacy usually grows in much quieter ways. It’s built in everyday moments that don’t look particularly special from the outside. A conversation after a long day, a shared laugh over something silly, or simply feeling understood…
When people say they don’t have space for gardening, what they usually mean is they don’t have either a spacious balcony or a backyard to plant their favourite green friends. But a balcony is just one option among many, and there are many other creative hidden corners of the home that can be an abode…
Indian reality shows can never go wrong with their entertainment factor. Starting from the OG Bigg Boss to new ones like The Traitors, every show has a distinct concept, and what they do right is create content that keeps the viewers hooked onto their TV screens for hours every day without fail. People get so…
