US woman in Delhi shares her kirana store visit, and the internet has a lot to say about India’s local shops An American woman living in New Delhi has shared a glimpse of her everyday life in India, and her experience has sparked a conversation about neighbourhood grocery stores. Kristen Fischer recently posted an Instagram…
Most gardeners think of potatoes as a spring crop, but autumn can be a smart time to plant them too. In regions with mild winters, fall planting lets the tubers settle in while the soil is still warm, and in many parts of India, October and November are in fact the main sowing months for…
No fall table feels complete without it. A classic pumpkin pie has a buttery crust filled with a smooth, spiced custard made from pumpkin puree, eggs, milk or cream, sugar, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. The trick is to blind-bake the crust first, so it stays crisp under the wet filling. Bake until the edges set…
Sudarsan Pattnaik’s unique Maa Durga installation at Puri Beach grabs attention Durga Puja celebrations often inspire artists to explore new ways of expressing their creativity. This year, sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a distinctive installation at Puri Beach in Odisha, using an unusual combination of materials to depict Maa Durga….
Screengrab from Ekta’s podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia. (YouTube) Indian television and film producer Ekta Kapoor has shared how her father, actor Jeetendra, approached money, family responsibilities and saving for the next generation. In a recent podcast conversation with Ranveer Allahbadia, she explained how his upbringing in a chawl in Maharashtra, shaped his financial habits and…
“My son”: The two words that came to Smit Machchhar’s mind when asked whom he thought of first during the fight to survive. Indian pilot Smit Machchhar has recalled the terrifying moments when he was allegedly attacked by his co-pilot in the cockpit, describing how repeated blows to his head left him drifting in and…
Looters target luxury brands Hermès and Apple as cost-of-living protests turn violent across France. Apple, Louis Vuitton and Hermès were among the high-profile brands caught up in violent protests across France on Saturday, October 17, as demonstrations over rising living costs spiralled into looting, arson and clashes with police.Masked groups broke into shops, smashed windows…
Leafy greens grow best in loose, well-draining soil that holds a little moisture. Mix roughly equal parts garden soil, cocopeat and well-rotted compost or vermicompost, which gives a soft, nutritious base. Fill the bag up to about an inch below the rim, so water does not spill over when you water. Press the soil down…
AI representation/ChatGPT Two years ago, Mohammed Mumtaz Begum of Andhra Pradesh’s Tallamudi village bought a packet of vermicelli in Vijayawada and wondered why she could not make and sell the product in her hometown. That simple thought led her to start a home-based business with a ₹2 lakh bank loan. Today, her vermicelli reaches customers…
Dave Flew outside Lucknow’s health care (Instagram) For many couples, the journey towards parenthood can involve immense emotional and financial pressure. It can also mean months of doctor consultations and numerous medical tests. In their quest to become parents, British couple Dave Flew and his wife travelled all the way to Lucknow. They are now…