Rajasthan Roadways bus reaches Ajmer village (Instagram) For ‘aam janta’ or normal people, travelling in a bus is very regular. Using a government bus for daily commute is an ordinary part of daily life for many. But far from the normal city sounds, in the remote village of Rajasthan named Kurthal, the arrival of a…
Onions are used in everyday cooking across many households. Whether they are added to curries, soups, or salads, they are often one of the first ingredients prepared. Yet cutting them is rarely pleasant. Within minutes, the eyes may begin to sting and water, which makes the simple kitchen task uncomfortable. But a few small changes…
Jovielle Ortiz asked hundreds of mourners to join her for one final selfie with her late mother. (Photo credit: PEOPLE) There are many photos we take with our parents over a lifetime. Some are blurry. Most are forgotten in phone galleries. But every child reaches a moment they never imagined. It is the day they…
Good news for Vande Bharat Express lovers. In a recent update, Bengaluru–Mangaluru Vande Bharat has moved a step closer to reality. South Western Railway (SWR) has announced trial runs of a Vande Bharat train on Sakleshpur–Subrahmanya Road ghat section from August 11. The day will mark another major leap towards introducing the semi-high-speed service on…
While social media has been one of the greatest inventions made by humankind, it is also one of the cruellest. From restricting to blocking and even adding someone to close friends, people have multiple steps they can take to filter the importance of people in their lives and at times, it can hurt others. Most…
We all have that one corner, or shelf in the house, overflowing with empty plastic bottles we feel a little guilty about discarding.But it is not necessary to throw them all away, as they can be turned into useful household tools with just some simple steps and creativity using a utility knife, string roll, and…
For those dreaming of exploring Japan’s stunning futuristic cities, ancient temples and iconic Mount Fuji, this is for you! The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched a 10-day guided tour to Japan. It is a perfect tour package that will allow Indian travellers a hassle-free Japanese vacay! The package covers flights, hotels,…
A look at ways to clean a chimney filter without harsh chemicals There’s a particular kind of guilt that comes with switching on the kitchen chimney and hearing it strain a little harder than it used to, a sure sign the filter is coated in enough sticky grease to slow it down. Indian cooking, with…
The real reason hotels use key cards instead of traditional metal keys For most travellers, checking into a hotel follows the same routine. You hand over an ID, collect your room card, and head straight to the lift. The little plastic card has become such a familiar part of the experience that few people stop…
Quote of the day by George Bernard Shaw (Photo: Nobel Prize/ X) Some words linger a bit longer in our minds because they speak to a fear we all carry, the fear of making mistakes. George Bernard Shaw, an Irish playwright and critic, once spoke about a life spent making mistakes being more honorable and…