Drop a tej patta into hot oil, and the whole kitchen smells like dal, pulao or biryani is on its way. Most of us buy those leaves in a packet, and by the time they reach the kitchen, they’ve lost some of their punch. Growing your own is a lovely alternative, and it’s easier than…
If you can, visit the new house before the furniture arrives. Check the walls, ceilings, windows, doors, locks, taps, drains, switches and wiring, and note any damage with photos, which helps with deposits and repairs. Then give the place a thorough clean, since it is far easier to do this while the rooms are empty….
A first date can feel like a casual conversation over coffee or dinner, but people are often paying attention to much more than what the other person is saying. Sometimes, without even planning to, they observe how their date reacts to small situations, handles a difference of opinion or responds when something doesn’t go according…
A routine cylinder delivery in Bengaluru turned into a frightening few seconds on Tuesday, when a sudden burst of flame erupted just as the delivery worker set the cylinder down at a doorstep in Malleshwaram. CCTV footage of the incident: The video shared on the India Today X page has gone viral. The man narrowly…
Couples may have their own ways of expressing affection when they are out together, but some of their sweetest habits rarely make it beyond their four walls. Away from social media posts, romantic dinners and carefully planned date nights, relationships often have a completely different side. It could be an unusual nickname, an inside joke…
Picture this: you save up for months, pack your bags for a dream trip to Thailand, and then get a notification saying your flight is grounded… because two hundred thousand paper lanterns are taking over the night sky.Sounds like something straight out of a movie, right? But if you’re heading toward Chiang Mai anytime soon,…
Come what may, a river is always in motion. It cuts through rocks, nourishes the land and finds a way forward, shaping the communities and civilisations that grow along its banks. From the ancient settlements of the Nile to the cities that flourished along the Ganga, rivers have been lifelines for people for thousands of…
Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: “Anybody can sympathise with the sufferings of a friend, but it requires a very fine nature to sympathise with a friend’s success” Oscar Wilde was an Irish writer, poet, and playwright, popularly known for his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray and for his sharp wit.But apart from…
For nearly a decade, she has been helping them learn Malayalam, Hindi, English and mathematics using little more than sand and a stick. There are no notebooks, pencils or blackboards in Indira Amma’s classroom. Instead, an elderly woman spreads a layer of sand on the ground, smooths it with a small stick and begins writing…
A walk outdoors can leave someone with a beautiful memory. For K. B. Kiruthikarani from Chennai, nature has become a subject to explore through poetry. She has written 160 English poems on nature, bringing them together in two published books. Her work has now earned her recognition from the India Book of Records.The achievement stands…
