When Diwali cleaning starts, the shopping list for cleaners tends to grow quickly: one for the kitchen, another for the bathroom, a third for the floors. Yet one cheap box of baking soda can handle a surprising number of those jobs. It’s mildly abrasive, so it scrubs without harsh scratching, and it neutralises odours rather…
Airports can get surprisingly busy, especially during holiday seasons. From checking in and passing through security to grabbing a quick coffee before boarding, travellers touch several shared surfaces without giving them much thought. While there is no need to worry about every little thing, some frequently touched spots can collect germs as people move through…
For more than two decades, Gautam Dev built his career in the US technology industry, expecting his experience to help him navigate the ups and downs of the job market. But at 61, the IIT Kanpur alumnus finds himself struggling to secure a full-time position, pay rent and manage mounting bills. Now, he is considering…
Navratri Garba at New York’s Times Square goes viral A Navratri celebration in New York has sparked a debate on social media, with some users appreciating the display of Indian culture and others questioning it. Videos of people performing Garba at Times Square have drawn attention, but the online discussion has focused as much on…
A small apartment does not necessarily have to feel cramped. Sometimes, the right colours, carefully chosen furniture and a little attention to layout can make a compact home feel brighter, calmer and more open. Content creator Kanupriya Mehendiratta has offered a glimpse of how this can work through a tour of the rented one-bedroom, hall…
This clever image right here is a classic optical illusion that can look different depending on how you view it. Illusions come in several kinds, including physical, physiological and cognitive ones. They show that the brain doesn’t just record what the eyes see. It also makes guesses and fills in gaps, and sometimes those guesses…
Man sitting by himself (Canva) A Reddit user recently penned down his frustration and how. He writes that a year ago, he paid ₹92 lakh in income tax to the Indian government. Today, the man claiming to be a senior engineer at Uber says he is struggling to find another job after being laid off…
Jantar Mantar, Delhi (Canva) Delhi’s Jantar Mantar is making headlines again, but this time for a completely different and significant reason. Now its role as a public gathering place has ended. On October 12, 2026, reports confirmed that Delhi Police had removed the historic architecture wonder from its list of designated venues for protests and…
‘This is not India, this is Pakistan’: Viral Navratri video from Karachi temple wins hearts online A Navratri video from Pakistan has caught the attention of social media users, with several viewers sharing their surprise and happiness in the comments. The clip has also sparked a conversation about religious celebrations across the border, with some…
A quick shower before swimming helps wash away sweat, dirt, body oils and personal-care products. Without it, these substances end up in the pool and can affect water quality. It takes only a minute and helps keep the shared water cleaner. A good pool experience is not just about knowing how to swim. Small choices,…
