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Losing mobile connectivity during bad weather in the Himalayas is a common problem. And when heavy rain lashes the Himalayas, losing connectivity can mean losing access to crucial weather-related information. For residents of remote mountain villages, where communication networks can become unreliable in bad weather, especially the monsoon, even a basic update can make a…

Getting your dream job is often seen as the beginning of a successful career. But what happens when the workplace you once hoped to join slowly becomes a source of stress, anxiety and self-doubt? For Kewal Agrawal, a former Zoho employee who now works as a senior product manager at Flipkart, the answer came after…

A conversation may last five minutes, but its impact can stretch well into the night. A person might remember a sentence they used, wonder how it sounded to someone else and imagine what they could have said instead. Soon, one small interaction becomes a long mental discussion, complete with different explanations, imagined replies and arguments.This…

We have all experienced that mini heart attack when our phone battery suddenly drops to 3 per cent while we are outside. The immediate reaction is to look for a charger, borrow one from someone or find the nearest charging point. But while most of us are particular about keeping our phones charged, we rarely…

China’s marriage numbers just hit an eighteen-year low, and the takeaway is pretty clear: young people in the country simply aren’t tying the knot anymore.According to new figures published by China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs, only 4.65 million couples registered their marriages during the first nine months of the year. Over that exact same stretch,…

Image courtesy: India Book of Records An 11-year-old girl from Noida has developed an artificial intelligence-powered smart cane designed to help elderly people and those with visual impairments navigate their surroundings, monitor certain health-related readings and alert family members in case of a fall. Called STAMBHA, the prototype combines obstacle detection, a camera, voice assistance…

Imagine going to a restaurant, ordering something you have been craving for days and finally receiving a dish that tastes absolutely wonderful. Everything should be perfect, right? But then you remember that you waited 25 minutes just to place the order, the table was sticky and the music was so loud that you could barely…

Birds have long been admired for their colourful feathers, melodious songs and graceful movements. From tiny songbirds to elegant doves and magnificent peacocks, they bring a sense of freedom, beauty and joy to the natural world. Their charm also makes them a lovely source of inspiration for baby names. For parents looking for a name…

Your senses are a surprisingly good first filter. Be wary of sweets that look unnaturally bright, especially in yellow and orange, because that can be a sign of synthetic colours. Smell them too, since a strange, sour or soapy smell and a bitter taste are warning signs. For mawa, try the palm test. Pure mawa…

5 things people unknowingly do that make their refrigerators smell There is a particular kind of disappointment that comes from opening the refrigerator expecting to find something delicious and being welcomed by a strange smell instead. You check the leftover food, move a few containers around and even sniff the vegetable drawer to identify the…