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A quirky home remedy suggests using raw garlic cloves in shoes to combat foot odor, leveraging garlic’s natural antibacterial sulfur compounds. It is dusk, and you have finally taken off those shoes after a long day of standing. That distinct smell greets you at the door, something that many people complain about and which makes…
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Friday emphasised the necessity of making Indian ag-riculture export-oriented and asked farmers to leverage the country’s diverse climate to increase productivity and strengthen export of farm produce.“We have a diverse climate, and we must take full advantage of it. We are very rich in terms of agro-climatic zones… If…
There are some authors who remain unforgettable because they form an essential part of our childhood. Lewis Carroll was one of them. Born as Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, he was one of the most creative writers of the 1800s. He is best known for writing Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, two classic books…
People are finding a novel way to cover windows using old newspapers. This traditional method offers privacy and helps regulate room temperature. It is a budget-friendly and environmentally conscious choice. Living in a new space is often an immediate experience because you realise that windows are made to be transparent, and curtains aren’t cheap. Whether…
Republic Day 2026 is very special in all means for the country. This republic day is first republic day during the Mars Dasha of Modern Day Bharat, and all outer planets (Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) are in signs ruled by strategic planets in Indian Republic Day and Independence Day Chart. Let us dive into which…
Sidharth Malhotra shared a cute pic wearing his baby girl’s bow clip, captioning it: “Tell me you’re a girl dad without telling me you’re a girl dad 🎀.” Fans and celebs like Janhvi Kapoor adore it. With wife Kiara, he welcomed Saraayah on July 15, 2025. Their Shershaah romance led to a 2023 wedding. Sidharth…
Paralympic athlete Danelle Umstead’s story took a challenging turn with a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis following an unexpected paralysis episode, mere months after her stunning bronze medal win. Despite grappling with progressive blindness since her youth, Umstead’s remarkable journey exemplifies unyielding determination. In late October 2010, Paralympic skier Danelle Umstead noticed something strange after a long…
The Madras High Court has placed a hold on the release of Karthi’s ‘Vaa Vaathiyaar’, prohibiting its exhibition on any platform until outstanding dues of ₹21.78 crore are cleared. The court denied the producer’s request for a Pongal release, citing insufficient repayment and directing the auction of the film’s rights due to a decade-old investment…
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday strongly backed greater women’s representation in elections when asked about fellow colleague Shama Mohamed complaining about the low number of tickets allotted to women candidates for the Kerala Assembly polls.Acknowledging the dearth of women’s representation in proportion to the population, the…
‘Chatha Pacha’ is set to hit the big screens on January 22. In an exclusive interview with TOI, ‘Chatha Pacha’ actor Ishan Shoukath talks about the film, his role, the intensive training he and his co-stars Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew, and Vishak Nair, underwent to step into the ring. Read on. 2026 is officially marked…
