In most places, a dog’s loyalty is rewarded with a pat on the head. In Nepal, it earns a day of worship. According to reports by ANI and information from the Nepal Tourism Board, Kukur Tihar, the festival of dogs, falls on the second day of Tihar, the country’s five-day festival of lights. Pets, strays…
A toddler carrying a soft toy from the bedroom to the living room, insisting on taking it along during family outings or becoming upset when it is nowhere to be found may appear to be attached to a favourite plaything. But for some children, the object serves a purpose beyond entertainment: it offers familiarity, comfort…
Momos are one of India’s favourite street foods, but they are usually made with refined flour, which many health-conscious eaters try to avoid. A video said to have been shared by former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat has put a traditional alternative in the spotlight: momos made with mandua, also known as ragi or finger…
5-year-old Arjun Prajapati Kids like Arjun Prajapati are not born everyday. When most children are just starting to recognise letters and small words, five-year-old Arjun Prajapati, a Gujarati-origin boy living in Canada, was already exploring the world of books written on the origins of the universe! The little boy began reading independently when he was…
Photo: @pvsindhu1/ Instagram A good home is not only about luxury. It is about comfort, memories, and a little personality. Especially when it comes to sports personalities and athletes, we would imagine their homes to stand out and be based on sporty themes.Recently, filmmaker Farah Khan has stepped inside Badminton champion PV Sindhu’s home for…
A home that smells fresh makes a difference the moment you walk through the door, but plenty of store-bought room fresheners only cover up odours with strong fragrance, and some people find them irritating. The good news is that you can keep a house smelling clean with ordinary ingredients you probably already have, such as…
Photo Courtesy: Instagram/@The Prayagraj Stories For Vimal Kishore, buying a car was supposed to make travelling easier. But when the Prayagraj resident bought a Maruti Alto in 2011, he found that owning a conventional car did not solve his problem. His disability, which affects his legs, prevented him from driving it.Instead of giving up on…
Most of us have a stash of empty plastic water bottles building up at home, and a balcony garden that could always use a few more pots. Instead of sending those bottles straight to the recycling bin, you can put them to work. With a little cutting, poking and tying, one humble bottle can turn…
You know that craving for a chewy, crunchy, chocolate-covered candy bar? This is a way to satisfy it from your own kitchen, with nothing to bake and no sugar syrup to stir. The “caramel” comes from dates, the crunch comes from puffed grains, and the richness comes from peanut butter and dark chocolate. There’s no…
Photos courtesy: BBC Marathi For 26-year-old Bhikan Rojekar, success in one of India’s toughest competitive examinations came after years of preparation and repeated attempts. When the results of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2025 were declared on March 6, Rojekar secured All India Rank (AIR) 812 on his fifth attempt. But…
