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KL Rahul’s Bangalore home is a crores-worth luxury retreat built on cricket success and strong family roots
KL Rahul is perhaps one of the most dependable and stylish cricketers of the Indian team. The sportsman has worked hard to reach where he is today and earned a reputation as one of India’s most technically gifted cricketers across formats. He is also the first Indian to score an ODI century on debut which…
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Squirrels wrecking your garden? This fragrant herb is all you need |
Your garden’s cutest enemy has one weakness. Image Credits: Google Gemini If you’ve ever walked out into your backyard garden only to find your tomato seedlings knocked over, your flower bulbs dug up, or your lovingly tended beds looking like a tiny tornado passed through, then you know the havoc squirrels can wreak. While it’s…
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Those tiny holes in your grape bag are doing more than you think |
The packaging detail that keeps your grapes fresh longer than you’d expect. Image Credits: Google Gemini You’ve picked up a bag of grapes from the shelf a hundred times. Green, red, maybe the cotton candy ones. You throw them in the cart without a second thought, but if you’ve ever actually looked at the packaging,…
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You’ve been throwing away your blueberry plant’s best fertiliser all along |
Sprinkling dried coffee grounds around the base of your blueberry plant once a week is all it takes.Image Credits: Google Gemini Millions of Americans brew coffee every day and throw the used grounds in the garbage. It’s one of those little mindless routines that doesn’t get a second thought, but if you’ve been growing blueberries…
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9 fruit trees you can grow in a small yard or patio |
The home orchard has never been more within reach. Image Credits: Google Gemini Imagine walking outside and picking your own figs, Meyer lemons or peaches. For a growing number of Americans, it’s not a fantasy tied to a farmhouse; it’s just Tuesday in a modest backyard. Dwarf fruit trees have quietly brought home harvests to…
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Word of the day: Scrutinise |
Sometimes, understanding something fully requires more than just a glance. Many situations demand detailed examination and close attention to every aspect before forming a conclusion. The act of inspecting or analysing something thoroughly and critically is described as “scrutinising.”The word scrutinise reflects the importance of precision and attentiveness in both thought and action. This word…
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In the 1890s, William Wrigley Jr. accidentally turned a free gum giveaway into a billion-dollar empire |
William Wrigley Jr. began selling soap in Chicago with free baking soda samples. Customers preferred the gum he later included. Wrigley shifted focus to gum, creating iconic brands like Juicy Fruit and Spearmint. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons Think of walking into a shop to purchase something as straightforward as a canister of baking soda…
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In 1938, László Bíró noticed newspaper ink dried instantly while his fountain pen smudged, and this led to the creation of the modern ballpoint pen |
László Bíró was frustrated by smudged notes. Image credit – Wikimedia In the late 1930s, a Hungarian journalist, László Bíró, found himself facing the same problem every day. His fountain pen left smudges on paper, whereas the ink used for newspaper production dried quickly and did not smear. A simple comparison posed an obvious question.…
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10 funny marriage quotes by famous people that every couple will relate to
Ray Barone’s funny line goes, “You wake up, she’s there. You come back from work, she’s there. You fall asleep, she’s there.You eat dinner, she’s there.” At first it sounds like a complaint, but he adds, “I mean, I know that sounds like a bad thing, but it’s not.” For many couples, the comfort of…
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Parenting Tips For School: 4 simple tips to make your child’s transition into school life smooth
Starting school is a big milestone; Not just for children, but parents as well. While parents observe their child’s new beginnings, for kids, stepping for the first time into a classroom is as exciting as it is unfamiliar. For parents, it is important to understand that the way a child experiences his or her early…