Evander is a heroic figure from Roman legend who welcomed the Trojan hero Aeneas to Italy before the founding of Rome. Known for his wisdom, hospitality and leadership, the name represents courage, generosity and the ability to guide others through change. Roman mythology continues to inspire parents seeking names with timeless stories and meaningful symbolism….
This plant’s name isn’t just branding, it’s a fairly accurate description of how tough it actually is. Cast iron plant tolerates deep shade, irregular watering, temperature swings, and general neglect better than almost anything else grown indoors, which made it a favourite in Victorian parlours long before “low-maintenance” became a marketing term. Its broad, deep…
August gardening guide: Which are the best seeds to sow this month August sits in an odd, easy-to-overlook spot on the Indian gardening calendar, the frenzy of early monsoon sowing has settled down, the peak heat of summer is behind most of the country, and the classic winter vegetable season is still a couple of…
In the era of fast-track technology and superseding comfort, there are people who still like turning pages. Who visit bookstores to buy their next read and revel in the fragrance of a fresh book. Then some take it easy and download their book on their Kindles. While one might believe it is all about preferences…
Quote of the Day by Irish author and poet Oscar Wilde Fashion quote of the day: “Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months” – Oscar WildeOscar Wilde had a way of saying things that made people laugh first and think later.His take on fashion was…
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…
India’s Asmita Dey won gold medal in the Women’s 48kg judo event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, in Glasgow. (Photo credit: PTI Photo) When 23-year-old judoka Asmita Dey stood on the podium in Glasgow with a Commonwealth Games gold medal around her neck, she wasn’t just celebrating India’s biggest moment in judo. She was silently…
Life has a way of teaching difficult lessons. Failures, rejections, broken friendships and unexpected setbacks are all a part of life. Even as parents, it’s impossible to protect children from every difficult lesson. However, what can be done is making children equipped with the emotional and practical skills to handle those challenges with resilience.Here are…
If you’ve ever stood in a nursery holding a packet of seeds, unsure whether now is the right time to plant them, you’re not alone. Turns out, the answer isn’t really a guess; India’s own agricultural institutions have been mapping this out for decades. The country’s growing calendar is split into three official seasons: Kharif,…
A decade of ownership changes a property in ways that are not always visible from the surface. Systems begin to wear, materials lose their original strength, and expectations around what a well kept home should offer continue to evolve. Once a property reaches this ten year point, it becomes important to pause and look closely…
