Man explains why two salaries may not be enough Earning more can change the way people make financial decisions. A home, a better school, a new car or more regular outings may start to feel affordable when there are two salaries coming in. But those decisions can also bring new monthly commitments.Dr Sunny Garg, an…
You may have noticed it without giving it much thought: some men never seem to leave home without a small comb in their pocket. It goes with them to the office, a dinner, a wedding, a date or even a quick outing. At first, it may look like nothing more than a grooming preference. But…
Rishabh Sambyal served as President Droupadi Murmu’s Aide-de-Camp for three years. For three years, Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal’s life revolved around one person and one responsibility. As President Droupadi Murmu’s Aide-de-Camp, his days were governed by schedules, security protocols and the constant expectation that he should be where he was needed, often before anyone else…
In 2012, Maria Jones-Elliott, a 34-year-old mother from Glenmore, Ireland, was expecting twins with her husband, Chris. The couple, who already had two children, Olivia and Jack, were preparing to welcome their daughters when the pregnancy took an extraordinary turn. As reported by ITV News, Maria went into labour unexpectedly at around 24 weeks, nearly…
A trip to the mall usually means shopping, grabbing a coffee, trying on clothes and, somewhere in between, touching a surprising number of things that hundreds of other people have already touched. Most of these surfaces look perfectly clean. But that does not necessarily mean they are free from germs. Some high-touch spots can collect…
Modi was originally from Naroda in Ahmedabad and was serving a life sentence in connection with a 2005 murder case. For more than a decade, Hemant Nagindas Modi lived two very different lives. In one, he was a convicted murderer who had failed to return to jail after being released on parole. In the other,…
Smoking on Vande Bharat (Instagram) A cigarette break inside the Vande Bharat train’s bathroom turned into a troublesome situation for a young man. A video circulating on social media has sparked a debate among Indian railway travellers after a young man was allegedly caught smoking a cigarette inside the bathroom. The incident also highlights the…
6 easy ways to keep them away from your garden and home If your garden’s leaves are suddenly looking like lace, riddled with small, ragged holes overnight, there’s a good chance caterpillars have moved in right on schedule. Late summer through early autumn marks peak breeding season for many caterpillar species, when moths lay eggs…
Sameer alleges police hit his hands with a baton at the Libaspur police chowki. “Dil abhi tak ro raha hai sir… chaar din se kaam par nahi gaya hoon… ghar mein khane tak ko nahi hai.” These are the words of Mohd. Sameer, an e-rickshaw driver from Libaspur in Delhi’s Samaypur Badli area, who alleges…
Ornamental begonias, particularly varieties grown for their richly patterned, almost metallic-looking foliage, add a genuinely unusual visual texture that few other balcony plants can match. Like the other plants on this list, they generally prefer bright, indirect light and tend to scorch or fade when exposed to harsh, direct afternoon sun, making the softer conditions…