Living in a small house or apartment does not mean that there will be no green grass and plants. Even in the tiniest corner or on a shelf, one will manage to grow some plants to enjoy their beautiful appearance, benefit from their honey scent, and enjoy the clean air. It is necessary to choose…
There are moments in life when you are so defeated by the events that you believe it is the end, the limit has been reached and there is nothing you could possibly do to change it. But if you survive these dark moments, you are able to realise just how beautiful and expansive life can…
Not every “I’m sorry” makes a relationship stronger. In fact, sometimes it does the opposite. Many people grow up believing that apologizing often is a sign of being caring, understanding, or willing to keep the peace. While owning up to genuine mistakes is important, constantly saying sorry for things that don’t actually require an apology…
Copper leaf earns its name from the warm, coppery-red mottling that runs across its broad, slightly ruffled leaves, often shot through with streaks of bronze, pink, or deep maroon depending on the variety. It’s a fast-growing shrub that thrives in the kind of full, intense sun many other coloured-leaf plants struggle with, making it a…
Monsoon brings problems of damp walls, musty cupboards and rooms that never quite feel dry. The extra moisture in the air has to go somewhere, and in homes with limited ventilation, it tends to settle indoors. A dehumidifier and better airflow will always do the heaviest lifting against this problem, but there is a simpler,…
Natural home fragrances offer a pleasant alternative to synthetic sprays. The simmer pot method uses simple kitchen ingredients to create pleasant aromas. Water and spices gently simmer on the stove, releasing natural scents throughout the home. This technique is easy, inexpensive, and avoids artificial chemical fragrances entirely. Safety precautions are essential when using an open…
‘Hot Lips’ rainforest plant (Instagram) Not all flowers attract with their fragrance, some do that with their unusual appearance. Deep inside the rainforests of Central and South America grows a plant so unique that many people mistake it for an AI image. At first, it appears to be a pair of glossy crimson human lips…
Parents often try to make their children perform better in every task they encounter. However, amidst all this, sometimes parents miss one important life skill. Teaching kids what healthy friendships look like is an important stage of growing up. This is because positive friendships are associated with confidence, competence, and healthy relationships.Here are five unhealthy…
Speckled Cobra hatlings (Photo: ETv Bharat) The Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park in Ormanjhi, Ranchi, successfully achieved artificial incubation of Spectacled Cobra eggs for the first time in the facility’s history, resulting in five healthy hatchlings. Apart from this, the park also recorded the birth of eight healthy Sand Boa hatchlings during the same period, adding…
Not every place needs to be modern or impressive to stay with us. Think of a quiet village lined with stone cottages, a secondhand bookshop hidden along a narrow lane, or a family-run cafe that has barely changed in decades; these often linger in the memory far longer than any glass-fronted new building ever could….
