Photo: AI generated image via Canva Not every cleaning or stain problem needs a trip to the supermarket. Sometimes the most effective alternative is already sitting in the kitchen cupboard; we just don’t know about it.One such cleaning solution is not ready-made but can be formed with a combination of white vinegar and a bit…
While social media has been one of the greatest inventions made by humankind, it is also one of the cruellest. From restricting to blocking and even adding someone to close friends, people have multiple steps they can take to filter the importance of people in their lives and at times, it can hurt others. Most…
We all have that one corner, or shelf in the house, overflowing with empty plastic bottles we feel a little guilty about discarding.But it is not necessary to throw them all away, as they can be turned into useful household tools with just some simple steps and creativity using a utility knife, string roll, and…
For those dreaming of exploring Japan’s stunning futuristic cities, ancient temples and iconic Mount Fuji, this is for you! The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched a 10-day guided tour to Japan. It is a perfect tour package that will allow Indian travellers a hassle-free Japanese vacay! The package covers flights, hotels,…
Show your child who their friends are, and you will see who they are becoming. Chanakya believed that the company a person keeps shapes their character more than almost anything else. Children do not just share lunches and jokes with their friends. They absorb their attitudes, their language, their habits, and over time their values….
Quote of the day by George Bernard Shaw (Photo: Nobel Prize/ X) Some words linger a bit longer in our minds because they speak to a fear we all carry, the fear of making mistakes. George Bernard Shaw, an Irish playwright and critic, once spoke about a life spent making mistakes being more honorable and…
One of the biggest milestones parents eagerly wait for is their baby’s first independent step. Every stumble and every tiny stride feels like progress. So when a claim goes viral saying that diapers can set babies back by “four to eight weeks of walking practice,” it’s understandable that many parents feel alarmed.Should babies spend more…
India has the most wild tigers in the world than any other country on Earth. As per latest government data, nearly three out of every four wild tigers in the world live in Indian forests. The country is known for its population of Bengal tigers. But beyond the numbers, some individual tigers and tigresses have…
Children hear far more than parents realise. They notice how you speak about neighbours, teachers, relatives, domestic workers, delivery partners, shopkeepers and even strangers in traffic. If they repeatedly hear kindness, empathy and respect, those behaviours gradually become normal. If they constantly hear criticism, insults or gossip, those patterns can become normal too.Children learn respect…
After making a cup of tea, the used tea bag is usually thrown away. Yet it can still be surprisingly useful for several everyday tasks. The tea leaves present inside continue to absorb moisture and odours. They can also be useful for cleaning around the house. A used tea bag has more to offer than…
