Jigar Naik with his mother Apoorva Naik. (Image Courtesy: Dainik Bhaskar) Every time Apoorva Naik sat down at her sewing machine, she wasn’t just stitching clothes. She was stitching together hope. That machine became her family’s lifeline, paying school fees, covering daily expenses, and keeping alive a dream that once seemed out of reach. Today,…

Unpleasant towel odours stem from bacteria surviving washes and spreading between items, with specific species like Moraxella osloensis identified as culprits. Overusing detergent also leaves residues, creating a breeding ground for microbes and potentially irritating skin. There is nothing worse than emerging from a shower after washing yourself clean and reaching for a freshly laundered…

Gardeners are finding a simple solution to help birds and hedgehogs navigate icy winter conditions: tennis balls. Strategically placed, these textured balls offer much-needed traction on slippery surfaces like garden netting and patios. The winter season presents genuine threats to the native fauna while moving around the frosted gardens. The birds and hedgehogs are among…

Chandrashila Trek in Uttarakhand is a dream of almost every trekker and adventure seeker. However, if you have been planning a trip here, you might need to put your plans on hold for sometime. The local authorities and priests have requested trekkers, tourists and pilgrims not to undertake the trek for sometime as it has…