Winter laundry is a special kind of frustration. The sun is weak, the air is damp, and that pair of jeans you washed yesterday is still cold and clammy this morning. Most Indian homes don’t have a tumble dryer, and even if you do, running it all winter isn’t cheap. The good news is that…
Friendship reveals its true meaning when there is nothing to gain. It is easy to stay close to someone when life is exciting, opportunities are flowing, or their success can somehow benefit others. But what happens when a friend has nothing to offer? The quote, “Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity,” is…
Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy: “An arrogant person considers himself perfect. This is the chief harm of arrogance. It interferes with a person’s main task in life – becoming a better person.” Leo Tolstoy was a Russian writer, best known for his novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina. He was born into…
Photo: Natural History Museum/ Guilherme Gehr Dinosaur fossils are like treasure troves that give a peek into the past, millions of years ago when these most deadly beasts roamed the Earth.And while many of them are surrounded by purely scientific names, some get their names beyond the lab. A newly named dinosaur from southern England…
Bert Mueller moved from the US to India and built California Burrito into a successful food chain. (Photo: CNBC Make It) When Bert Mueller first considered bringing Mexican-inspired cuisine to India, the options were limited. Now, more than a decade later, the American entrepreneur has built California Burrito into a business generating $23 million in…
Sometimes an ATM may display an error even after you have entered your details. In other cases, your account may be debited even though the cash does not come out. Check your bank’s transaction alert or account statement before assuming that everything is fine. If money has been deducted but you have not received it,…
Toran Sheikh (PC: New Indian Express) Toran Sheikh is a daily-wage labourer and road worker from West Bengal. One day he decided to donate blood to a needy person purely out of humanity. He had no grand ambition to change the world. It began with an injured colleague who desperately needed help. In 1998, when…
Optical illusion personality tests are interesting images that trick the brain and eyes into believing what a person sees first based on their perspective, focus, and thoughts running through their heads at the moment. But what makes these tests even more interesting is that your friend sees a duck, yet you feel 100% sure that…
A smell that becomes less noticeable does not prove that the danger has passed. Do not return indoors simply because you can no longer smell gas. Move to a safe location, contact the appropriate emergency service or LPG provider and follow their instructions before re-entering. If you suspect a gas leak, do not wait for…
Music, poetry and the arts have a special way of expressing emotions, telling stories and capturing beauty. For parents looking for a baby girl name with a creative touch, these artistic influences offer plenty of inspiration. From musical terms that sound graceful and modern to names rooted in mythology, literature and classical music, each choice…
