You have reached the airport on time, cleared security and settled near your boarding gate when an announcement changes your plans. Your flight is delayed. Suddenly, you are wondering whether you will miss a connecting flight, reach your hotel late or have to rearrange the rest of your day. Flight delays can be frustrating, especially…
5 things people do at temples that have a deeper meaning than you think For many people, a temple visit does not come with a handbook. You grow up watching your parents do certain things, then start doing them yourself. Shoes come off at the entrance, a bell is rung, hands are folded before the…
What made the fashion at this year’s Durga Puja celebrations interesting was that everyone approached it differently. Kajol went with a rich red saree and kundan jewellery. Nysa kept things light in pale yellow, Jaya chose bright pink, Tanishaa opted for pastel blue, and Mouni brought in mustard yellow with a more dramatic styling choice….
Light has long been a symbol of hope, wisdom, positivity and new beginnings. For parents choosing a name for their baby boy, names associated with brightness and radiance can carry a meaningful message about the future they wish for their child. Some have roots in ancient Hebrew and Latin, while others come from Arabic, Persian…
A train journey can mean hours of sitting, eating, sleeping and touching the same surfaces that hundreds of other passengers may have used. From the berth you settle into to the handle you grab while walking through the coach, some of these everyday touchpoints are easy to overlook. You do not need to treat every…
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…