Life & Style

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…

Divyanka welcomed twin sons with husband Vivek Dahiya on May 26 this year. For a lot of new mothers, breastfeeding gets talked about like it’s one of the most natural, effortless parts of motherhood. But ask any woman who’s actually lived through it, and you’ll get a very different picture. It can be joyful, emotional,…

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…

There are some clothes you wear. And then there are clothes that stay with you.A handwoven saree often belongs to the second kind. It carries the warmth of the hands that made it, the rhythm of a loom that may have been running for generations, and the quiet patience of a craft that refuses to…

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…

Rajasthan Roadways bus reaches Ajmer village (Instagram) For ‘aam janta’ or normal people, travelling in a bus is very regular. Using a government bus for daily commute is an ordinary part of daily life for many. But far from the normal city sounds, in the remote village of Rajasthan named Kurthal, the arrival of a…

An iron is one of those household appliances that rarely gets much attention until it is unavailable. That usually happens just before leaving for work, getting ready for an event, or unpacking clothes after a journey. A neatly pressed shirt suddenly looks far less presentable when deep creases appear across the fabric.Fortunately, many wrinkles do…