There is a moment in Apexa Rajput’s story that stops you completely. The bank officials came and sealed the door of her family’s home in their small village in Maharashtra, a padlock on the place where a family should have been living. The debt had grown too large for two agricultural labourers earning just Rs…
There are things every Indian woman knows but rarely says. She knows the difference between the floor and the laundry basket, even when the person whose towel is on the floor does not. She knows that a dinner plate does not have legs and will not walk itself to the kitchen. She knows that the…
5 ways to protect your peace without cutting people off There comes a point when you realise that peace is not always about having fewer people around you. Sometimes, it is about changing the way you carry those relationships.You can love your family and still not absorb every opinion they have. You can care about…
Why do plastic stools have a hole in the center? You may have sat on a plastic stool many times without ever wondering about the small hole in its center.It is such a familiar sight in homes, shops, classrooms, and outdoor spaces that it barely registers anymore. But once you notice it, the question is…
The idea is very simple. All you need to do is, take a fresh and new roll of toilet paper and place it on a shelf or in a corner, where it is left for several hours or overnight. The idea behind this hack is that it help absorb moisture and, to some extent, odours…
Choosing a baby girl’s name can be a balance between tradition and individuality. While some parents prefer names that feel completely contemporary, others are drawn to names with a story behind them. These names have ancient roots in Greek and Roman history, mythology, and culture, yet many still sound fresh and stylish today. Here are…
Employee says late shift is better, sparks debate online The standard 9-to-5 schedule is being questioned in an online debate after an employee argued that a 2 PM to 10 PM shift can offer a better way to manage the day. The opinion has divided users, with some appreciating the freedom of having the morning…
Aluminium foil has become something of a viral fixture in home hacks lately, showing up everywhere from pigeon-proofed balconies to kitchen drawers. But two of its most talked-about “behind the appliance” uses actually land on completely opposite ends of the usefulness spectrum, and mixing them up could leave you either wasting your time or missing…
Bangkok taxi goes viral for unusual free service, passengers can take essentials without paying A Bangkok taxi is getting attention online for something passengers would hardly expect to find during a regular ride. Inside the cab is a collection of everyday products that people can take without paying for them. A video showing the unusual…
Tuesdays have a strange reputation in office life, not quite the fresh-start energy of a Monday, not close enough to the finish line to feel like Friday, just a long stretch of actual work sitting in the middle of the week. It’s exactly the kind of day where a little nudge of motivation goes further…