The hidden places mosquitoes breed around your home Mosquitoes lay their eggs in surprisingly small volumes of stagnant water located in residential areas. During the monsoons and warmer times of the year, such places can easily result in the reproduction of hundreds of mosquitoes if left untreated. Although there are mosquito repellents and sprays available,…
Warikoo ends his thread with something that deserves to be said as clearly as possible. This is not a thread against parents. Our parents had hard, demanding lives. Survival was the priority. Life did not offer them many options. Their perspective was shaped by a world that looked completely different from the one we inherited….
Want a lush garden this monsoon? Along with cooler temperatures, the monsoon season provides all necessary conditions for gardening as the air humidity is high and there is plenty of rain and moisture in the soil. In such circumstances, most plants grow quite rapidly during the season and do not require daily care from their…
Parenting often feels like a never-ending cycle of reminders. Finish your homework. Put your shoes away. Don’t hit your sibling. Turn off the screen. By the end of the day, many parents realise they’ve spent far more time correcting their child than connecting with them. That’s where the 5:1 parenting rule comes in, a simple…
The school bell rings, backpacks come off, shoes are kicked aside, and almost every parent asks the same familiar question: “How was your day?” The answer is usually just as predictable. “Fine.” “Good.” “Nothing.” For many parents, this exchange can feel frustrating. After all, they’ve spent hours apart from their child and genuinely want to…
International Self-Care Day 2026: Why self-care should be part of your daily routine Observed every year on July 24, International Self-Care Day highlights the importance of taking care of one’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The idea behind the celebration being carried out on July 24th, represented by 24/7, signifies that it’s more than just…
93-year-old fitness icon Madhukar Talwalkar stuns the internet with effortless chin-ups A video that went viral on Instagram showing a 93-year-old fitness icon, Madhukar Talwalkar, doing chin-ups effortlessly has left many social media users spellbound. The video posted by fitness coach, Karan Sawhney highlights the strength and commitment of Talwalkar towards fitness who was a…
India can be a difficult country to describe in a few words. It’s too big, too varied and too full of contradictions for a single picture to ever tell the whole story.And yet, people who have never visited often have a ready-made idea of what the country is supposed to be like.An Austrian content creator…
National Tequila Day: Everything you need to know about Mexico’s iconic spirit Every year, July 24 is celebrated as National Tequila Day to honour one of the most recognisable spirits that has come from Mexico. Tequila, which is distinguished by its distinctive flavour and rich culture, is no longer just a party drink but a…
They are not just your pet, they are a member of your family; your best friend and the one who makes your days brighter and nights happier. You let them know you’re off to work and will be back at 5, and when it’s time for dinner, you tell them it’ll be ready in an…
