Indian founder says her kids may struggle to own a home The idea of buying a house early in life is becoming a major topic of financial conversation, especially as people compare property costs to their earnings. A LinkedIn post by Indian entrepreneur Riya Upreti has added a personal angle to that discussion. She shared…
Some homes have a way of telling you what the family believes in without saying a word. It could be a little shankh in the prayer room, a money plant growing across a balcony, or a small figurine sitting on the living-room shelf. These objects often become part of the home almost naturally. Sometimes they…
‘His English was terrible’: Mumbai founder reveals why he hired the candidate who became his best employee English fluency can often become an important part of job interviews in India. But what happens when a candidate struggles with the language while excelling at the actual work?Mumbai entrepreneur Kanan Bahl recently shared a hiring experience that…
Fantasy, mythology and folklore-inspired names can give a child’s name an added layer of meaning. Whether connected to ancient mythology, Arthurian legend, Welsh tradition or classic literature, each name carries a story that has survived across generations. For parents searching for something elegant, distinctive and filled with imagination, these names offer a beautiful place to…
The household includes six mothers-in-law, 14 daughters-in-law, 20 children, grandparents and other elderly members. (Photo: PTI) At a time when joint families are becoming increasingly rare, one family in Andhra Pradesh is still living by the old idea of staying together literally, in every sense. In Kurlapalli village of Anantapur district, 83 members of the…
Photo source: Instagram/@karga_tinkle_gongo For a child growing up in Arunachal Pradesh, being Indian is not something that needs explaining. Yet, for many people from India’s Northeast, questions about whether they are “Chinese” or from another country are not unfamiliar. A little girl from Itanagar named Karga Tinkle Gongo has now put that frustration into words…
Rice contains a large amount of starch. When rice is cooked, heat and water cause the starch granules to absorb water, swell and lose their original structure. This process, called gelatinisation, is what gives freshly cooked rice its soft, fluffy texture. Once the rice cools, however, the starch molecules gradually rearrange themselves and become more…
Start with the basics rather than immediately changing the plant’s position. Check the soil moisture, drainage and roots. Look at the room’s humidity and notice whether the plant sits near a heat source or strong draught. Also consider whether watering or feeding habits recently changed. If the air is dry, grouping plants together or using…
Few foods are as closely associated with manga as ramen. Naruto’s love for ramen at Ichiraku is perhaps one of the most recognisable examples, but noodles and ramen appear across countless manga. The real dish is exactly as tempting as it looks: noodles served in a flavourful broth, usually accompanied by toppings such as egg,…
Photo source: X/@astro_anil Growing food in space is no longer just a futuristic idea. For astronauts living aboard the International Space Station (ISS), growing small quantities of fresh vegetables is already part of ongoing research into how plants behave away from Earth- and whether they could one day help sustain crews on longer missions to…