When you think of apple orchards, Maharashtra is probably not the first place that comes to mind. Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Uttarakhand have long dominated India’s apple-growing landscape. Yet in Wakadi village near Shirdi, Maharashtra, engineer-turned-farmer Vikrant Kale has been growing apples despite summer temperatures touching 44°C. According to The Better India, Kale … Read more
For most everyday cooking oils, the safest bet is a cool, dark and dry place, such as a kitchen cabinet or pantry. Keep the container tightly sealed and away from the stove, oven, dishwasher and direct sunlight. Buying smaller quantities can also make sense if you use oil slowly. A large bottle that takes many … Read more
X said it has uncovered a Chinese bot farm of approximately 200,000 inauthentic accounts involved in influence operations. The platform’s Safety team said in an Aug. 27 statement that about 200 accounts within the newly identified network had posted material aimed at influencing U.S. debate over artificial intelligence and energy policy. X did not say … Read more
Ishan Kishan (Photo via X/ @ishankishan51) Ishan Kishan is popularly known as ‘Pocket Dynamo’, but before he achieved this stage of success, his story also had a starting point, just like every other cricketer.But for Ishan, it wasn’t a stadium or a selection trial; it was a modest home in Rajendra Nagar, Patna who was … Read more
If you like Zara, there’s a good chance Lefties is about to become your new favourite.The Spanish fashion label has been getting a lot more attention lately, and it’s easy to see why. Lefties is part of the same Inditex family as Zara, but its whole approach is a little different. The clothes tend to … Read more
Scuffed white soles, grimy canvas sneakers, and shoes that carry a faint whiff no matter how many times they’ve been aired out- these are the kinds of problems that usually send people straight to a speciality shoe cleaner or a harsh commercial spray. As it turns out, three things already sitting in most kitchens and … Read more
Parmish Verma and Harman Brar have once again got fans talking. The Punjabi singer-actor recently shared a cozy picture with Harman, and it didn’t take long for social media to start asking the same question: Are the two dating?Harman Brar, who featured in Parmish’s song “Dekhi Ja,” has been seen with the singer in several … Read more
For Russian traveller and digital creator Alena Makush, travelling through India has become much more than a holiday. Since arriving in the country on July 12 after spending time in Bali, Alena has been documenting her experiences on Instagram and sharing the things that surprise, confuse, and delight her along the way. Her latest adventure, … Read more
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a drone photo shows a flood-hit area in Nuwakot, Nepal on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua via AP Family members of Australians missing in the Nepal flood disaster are hoping for good news while facing a devastating reality. Disability support worker and mother of twin daughters … Read more
