Vinegar works wonders on keeping ants away. It is one magical remedy considered the most effective solution. Ants rely on scent trails to reach between food and their colonies. And that’s where vinegar works. Its strong smell breaks their trails, and makes it harder for ants to find their way. And the chain breaks! How…
Have you been to Chhattisgarh before? If not, here we give you reasons to plan a trip soon. Tucked away in the northern hills of Chhattisgarh, there is a small hill station, known as Mainpa, which feels strikingly different from the state’s largely forested and plateau landscapes. It lies around 55 km by road from…
To handle the surge in passenger travel during the upcoming Holi festival, Indian Railways has announced plans to operate more than 1,410 Holi special trains across its network, with the number expected to go up to 1,500 services. As per the press release by the Ministry of Railways, the special trains will run throughout March,…
Real estate is a vast sector brimming with a number of legal compliance that at times may leave first-time homebuyers confused. Among many documents that determine the legality and usability of a property, the Completion Certificate (CC) and the Occupancy Certificate (OC) stand extremely important. These certificates are issued by local municipal or development authorities…
Silver rates have almost touched the skies with a sudden increased rate. In just weeks, prices have jumped around Rs 300 per gram and approximately Rs 3 lakh per kilogram. That’s enough to make anyone pause before buying. And it’s also enough to make fake silver far more tempting for scammers. When prices rise this…
How Dinesh Karthik found love again in Dipika Pallikal Imagine this: Just when you’re at the peak of your career, the two people you trust the most shatter your world. For Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik this was a reality. Born into a Telugu family, Dinesh picked up a bat at 10, made his international cricket…
The 13th-century Sufi poet and mystic, Rumi, captivates readers across the world today even today. His wise words on love and joy feel as fresh now as they did centuries ago. Since love is a universal language and it speaks to every heart, here we list some of Rumi’s timeless quotes to warm yours. Source…
Getting citizenship anywhere in the world involves paperwork, background checks, and years of patience. But in some countries, the process is not just rigorous, it is so restrictive that getting through them will need someone to have iron-like patience. They have in place rigid rules like decades-long residency requirements, bans on dual nationality, and discretionary…
Japanese authorities in Fujiyoshida, a picturesque town near Mount Fuji, have cancelled their annual cherry blossom festival this year, citing an unmanageable surge in tourist numbers that has begun to seriously affect daily life for locals. The decision brings an abrupt end to a decade-old spring event that had turned the town into one of…
Have you ever been in a situation with your partner where no matter what you say, it feels like you’re speaking different languages? You’re not alone. Melinda French Gates, American philanthropist and author, addresses this in her quote from the book ‘The Moment of Lift’ as she says: “When people can’t agree, it’s often because…
