Mint feels almost designed for kitchens. Its refreshing scent naturally complements cooking spaces, and its leaves can be used in teas, chutneys, summer drinks, salads, and desserts. Unlike many indoor plants, mint grows vigorously. In fact, gardeners often joke that stopping mint from growing is harder than helping it grow. A sunny windowsill and moderate…
Ace industrialist Harsh Goenka recently shared a picture of a notice he said he had personally seen at a hotel in Gstaad, Switzerland. If you read the notice displayed at Hotel Arc-en-Ciel in the Swiss resort town of Gstaad, it shares a list of must-follow set of rules specifically meant for their “Dear guests from…
JEE Advanced AIR 1, Shubham Kumar, credits family’s sacrifices for his success For JEE Advanced AIR 1 Shubham Kumar, success wasn’t something he didn’t expect, for the topper had been preparing for the entrance exam for two years. The 18-year-old, who hails from Bihar’s Gaya scored 330 marks out of 360. While Kumar’s achievement is…
India is home to some of the world’s most beautiful and colourful parrot species in the world, with 12 different types of parrots found across the subcontinent. While the most familiar green ones are often spotted painting the skies in groups during the mornings and evenings. Yet, there are several other stunning Indian parrot species…
Image courtesy: Instagram/@vaibhav_sooryavanshi09 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s sporting success is a witness to all. The young cricketer has become the first player in IPL history to win five major individual awards in a single season. While his scorecard is what the world sees, behind the Baby Boss’ recording-breaking hits are the many sacrifices his family, especially…
Dua Lipa tied the knot with her beloved Callum Turner in a private ceremony in London. Several images taken by the international media are circulating online and have taken social media by storm. She isn’t just a pop star with Grammy-winning hits and Billboard-breaking albums; she has also become a symbol of modern female empowerment,…
If the question is purely based on scientific evidence around cardiovascular protection, extra virgin olive oil currently has stronger global research support. The evidence around olive oil and reduced cardiovascular risk is broader, deeper, and more consistent across populations. But that does not automatically make mustard oil unhealthy. For Indian diets, cold-pressed mustard oil used…
Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s home brings a modern, contemporary vibe together with just the right flash of bright blues and pinks that gives their house a blend of modernism with a touch of bright bohemian. The couple shared their home tour on YouTube, where they showed each nook and corner of their Bandra penthouse…
The goal is not simply to reduce pain after waking up. It is to create conditions that allow the body to recover properly overnight. A few practical habits can make a noticeable difference:Maintain a regular sleep schedule.Replace old pillows or mattresses that no longer provide support.Stretch gently before bed and again after waking up.Stay physically…
Dispelling myths, the black mamba, Africa’s longest venomous snake, is not an aggressive human chaser. Its fearsome reputation stems from its speed and potent neurotoxic venom, which attacks the nervous system, causing rapid paralysis and respiratory failure. These snakes primarily avoid confrontation, with dangerous encounters arising from accidental provocation. Ever since childhood, we have watched…