‘Old Monk is not rum! Hum rahe na hum’: FSSAI’s claim has left rum drinkers asking, ‘What have we been drinking all these years?’

For many Indians, Old Monk isn’t just a bottle sitting on a liquor shelf. It’s nostalgia in a glass. Winter evenings, college memories, hostel rooms, long conversations and that unmistakable bottle have all become part of the brand’s cultural identity.So when the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) told the Bombay High Court … Read more

9 minimalist Indian baby names for your little baby boy

Niv is an especially compact choice. The name has a clean, modern sound and has appeared among contemporary Indian short-name suggestions. Its appeal is largely in its simplicity. Three letters can make a name easy to spell, write and pronounce. However, parents should check the intended regional or linguistic meaning before finalising it, since very … Read more

China’s New Exit-Entry Rules Raise Concerns Over Immigration Client Data

A new set of Chinese rules taking effect Sept. 15 is prompting concern among immigration advisers in China and their clients over whether the regime will gain access to detailed information about people seeking to leave the country or obtain foreign residency. The rules, issued by China’s State Council, require agencies and individuals providing immigration … Read more

Recycle Plastic Bottles: DIY: 5 creative ways to recycle empty plastic bottles for your home garden

Every household ends up with a steady stream of empty plastic bottles, and most of them go straight into the recycling pile without a second thought. Before they do, it’s worth knowing just how useful a clean, empty bottle actually is in a garden, turning into planters, irrigation systems, and protective covers with nothing more … Read more

Mohit Nijhawan: Meet Mohit Nijhawan: The microgreen guru who left his ₹90 lakh job and a sprawling 2-decade career to start an indoor farming business; today, it has a yearly turnover of ₹1.44 crore

Mohit Nijhawan (Photo: Greenu) Most of us spend our lives chasing a high-paying corporate job with a Rs 90 lakh annual package.For Mohit Nijhawan, a B.Tech graduate from Chandigarh, it was the very thing he chose to walk away from. After more than two decades in the pharmaceutical industry and rising to a leadership position, … Read more

Sara Tendulkar and ‘bhabhi’ Saaniya Chandhok twin in ethnic wear for family lunch; fans say, ‘love the bond’

Pastels and festive dressing made a pretty combination at Sara Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok’s Rakhi lunch. The bhabhi-nanad duo got ready together for the family celebration, and their pastel ethnic looks were every bit as dreamy as you’d expect.Sara and Saaniya shared a fun ‘get ready with us’ video, taking fans through their transformation from … Read more

Ex-Firefighter Leads Community Fight Against Renewables Amid Fire, Environmental Concerns

A community collective in the small Queensland township of Baffle Creek says residents fear the growing number of proposed renewables projects could endanger waterways, wildlife, and rural communities. The Baffle Creek Catchment Protection Group has lodged a petition with the Queensland government calling for an immediate moratorium on all large-scale industrial and renewables approvals in … Read more

‘Two people were enjoying my food’: Gurugram man claims Zomato delivery partner ate his dinner

Zomato Now comes alongside sister company Blinkit’s 10-minute food delivery service Bistro, which operates through its own cloud kitchens. A late-night food order turned into a frustrating experience for a Gurugram customer after he claimed his dinner never reached him, and alleged that the delivery partner may have eaten it instead.Rishabh Kaushik shared his experience … Read more