Lemongrass has a strong citrus smell that repels lizards. It acts as a shield that is not easily seen. The smell is pleasant, but not pleasant enough for lizards. Lemongrass is best planted near doors or entry points, or its essential oil can be used to spread this smell. It thrives in a moist, warm…
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta has raised questions about why Bollywood continues to associate smoking with a leading man’s image, particularly on posters. On Sunday, the director shared posters of Ranbir Kapoor from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Animal’, Ranveer Singh from Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’, and Vicky Kaushal from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’, pointing out that all…
Moroccan fans celebrate after a World Cup match between the Netherlands and Morocco in The Hague. (AP Photo) Morocco’s dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 victory over the Netherlands sparked contrasting scenes across two continents, with jubilant celebrations erupting in Casablanca while clashes broke out between football fans and police in the Dutch city of The…
Qatar’s state-owned energy giant, QatarEnergy, announced on Monday that it had suspended liquefied natural gas (LNG) production following Iranian drone attacks on two of its key processing facilities. The halt affects operations at Ras Laffan Industrial City, the world’s largest LNG complex, and Mesaieed Industrial City, both critical hubs for the Gulf state’s gas output.Qatar’s…
COMEDK UGET 2026 registration deadline extended The COMEDK UGET 2026 registration deadline has been extended to March 20, 2026, providing engineering aspirants additional time to submit their applications. Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate engineering programmes in private colleges across Karnataka can complete the application process through the official website of the Consortium of Medical, Engineering…
Dancer and choreographer Shakti Mohan who started out with ‘Dance India Dance‘ has come a long way after the reality show. Shakti has managed to create her own niche over the years. In a recent interview, Shakti opened up about landing her first big choreography opportunity with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali for the ‘Padmaavat‘ track…
Yash Dayal (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) BENGALURU : Putting speculation around Yash Dayal to rest, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s director of cricket Mo Bobat on Tuesday confirmed that the leftarm pacer will not be part of this season’s IPL. Dayal, who has been dealing with legal issues, has not joined the RCB squad, which began training at…
The 79th BAFTA Film Awards on February 22, 2026 will be hosted by Alan Cumming at London’s Royal Festival Hall. ‘One Battle After Another’ leads nominations with 14 nods. The star-studded event will feature performances by KPop Demon Hunters and Jessie Ware, with live streaming on BBC iPlayer. The annual event to celebrate and honor…
There was no expensive toy, no carefully planned activity and no adults telling them what to do. Just two six-year-olds, a pile of wooden boards, and a vivid imagination. The children had transformed the boards into a bridge over an imaginary river filled with crocodiles. They invented rules, negotiated turns, argued, laughed and solved problems…
A warm shower already helps wash away dirt, sweat, and daily grime, but sometimes the skin still feels rough or dull. That is because dead skin cells naturally build up on the surface of the skin over time. Regular cleansing removes dirt, but it does not always remove this layer of buildup. This is where…