Winter dressing is all about staying warm, but sometimes wearing more clothes doesn’t necessarily mean feeling warmer. You can have a thick jacket, your favourite sweater and a cosy scarf on, yet still find yourself shivering the moment you step outside. The problem might not be the weather but a few small clothing mistakes you…
Image courtesy: ISHA Foundation What should a family do with the clothes of someone who has died? Should they be kept as memories, passed on to relatives or given away? In an old video on his official YouTube channel, spiritual leader Sadhguru explained why certain Indian traditions advise against keeping a deceased person’s belongings and…
Suhani with her sister (PC: Better India) For most of the kids who grew up in a village or some place where night skies were clear and visible, spotting seven stars is normal. But for those in the cities, pollution makes it a difficult to impossible task sometimes. Growing up in a city where artificial…
5 common mistakes that make homemade food spoil faster You cooked enough food for two days, stored the leftovers and expected them to last. But the next morning, something smells suspicious. Before blaming the weather or the refrigerator, take a look at your kitchen habits. Sometimes, the smallest storage mistakes can make perfectly good homemade…
Optical illusion personality tests are interesting images that trick the brain and eyes into believing what a person sees first among the many objects hidden in the image, based on their thoughts, focus, and perspective. Something that makes these images even more interesting is that your friend standing next to you might observe a completely…
Brushing your teeth is such an everyday activity that you probably don’t give it much thought. Pick up the toothbrush, squeeze out some toothpaste and get on with the day. Simple, right? Not quite. Some common brushing habits can actually do more harm than good. Here are five mistakes you might be making without realising…
Kerala is often associated with monsoon holidays, but its backwaters, hills, beaches, cuisine and cultural experiences offer reasons to visit throughout the year. Industry leaders explain why seasonal travel experiences could help the state attract visitors beyond peak tourism months. Kerala finds itself on travel calendars during the monsoon and winter months. Its rain-soaked backwaters,…
Divyashi also explained why the invitation had a personal connection for her family. While cleaning an old almirah that once belonged to her grandfather, content creator Divyashi Srivastava came across a wedding card that she identified as the invitation of Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan. Along with the original, she found a photocopy that her…
The Diwali week is going on. Families are busy making preparations, with every member putting in that extra effort to make the festival a little more special. But this is also the time to shine a light on the extra mental load people experience. The festive season can be difficult for those working alone to…
Your bedside table may look harmless, but take a closer look. Between charging cables, half-empty water bottles, skincare products and yesterday’s snacks, it can become a little storage corner for things that don’t necessarily belong near your sleeping space. Some everyday objects can affect your sleep, attract pests or even create safety risks. Here are…