The Times of India

Growing spinach indoors is not only feasible but rewarding as well. With minimal equipment, you can cultivate lush greens in small spaces. Opt for the right containers and potting mix to kickstart growth, while ensuring sufficient light and maintaining cooler temperatures to avoid bitterness. Regular watering and fertilizing practices are pivotal, along with consistent harvesting and staggered pl…

Gaurav Gupta faces criticism following a viral clip from his stand-up show that scrutinizes a woman's background. His remarks about her caste, accent, and way of life have ignited a heated debate online. While some viewers feel he overstepped, others defend crowd work in comedy, highlighting the ongoing conversation around the delicate balance between humor and the significance of caste in perfor…

These little rituals may look ordinary from the outside, but over time, they can become the parts of a relationship that feel most like home.

It is that time of the year when you walk out of your house, the winter air has set in, the sun has gone, the lights are low, and suddenly there is a special sweet aroma that almost pulls you towards it. You look around and wonder; it is almost like everything slows down for the moment.Many of us have a memory like that. Maybe it was a grandparent's courtyard, a neighbour's wall, or a quiet walk …

Mohanlal is mostly in the news for his films, but one of his more relatable sides is the vegetable garden behind his house in Elamakkara, Kochi. In videos he has shared on his social media pages, the actor walks through a patch where bitter gourd, okra, tomatoes, long beans, green chillies and brinjal grow. What makes it interesting isn’t the size; it’s the logic. He grows what the household actu…

Kim Kardashian made a striking appearance at the Singapore Grand Prix on October 10 to cheer for her boyfriend, Lewis Hamilton. Dressed in a sheer, baby-pink dress from Alaïa's Spring 2024 collection, she turned heads while continuing to attract media attention due to their relationship. Amidst swirling pregnancy rumors, they've remained private about future plans, allowing Kardashian's stunning …

Navratri has just begun, marking the welcome of Goddess Durga, and the air is already filled with dhol and dandiya beats as people throb in colourful and mirror-decked outfits for nine nights of the festival.Gujarat and many other parts of India turn into one giant dance floor, and the days are filled with back-to-back dandiya nights, often making us wonder every evening how to style the dupatta …

A report by claims that Charles is feeling “very let down” because he has not spent as much time with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet as he had hoped. The report cites an unnamed royal insider, who says the King was keen to make up for lost time with the children.

A beautiful puja corner doesn’t need a big budget or a trip to the market. Some of the loveliest home temples during Navratri are put together from things already around the house, a bit of fabric, a few flowers, some diyas and a little creativity. The goal is a space that feels warm, calm and welcoming, the kind where you actually want to sit for aarti each morning. Here are five easy, low-cost …

The first day of Navratri is all about embracing the vibrant energy represented by the color orange. Fashionistas can choose from a variety of ensembles including sarees, lehengas, or salwar suits to celebrate. Devotees honor Goddess Shailputri, the mountain goddess, with special prayers and rituals. Personal style and comfort dictate accessory choices, while jewelry should complement the outfit’…

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai is set to enhance its washroom facilities by incorporating touchless technologies. The introduction of sensor-based taps and doors is designed to minimize contact while boosting hygiene standards. The refurbishment will encompass 41 washroom blocks with intelligent fittings, focusing also on maintenance issues. Additionally, the project …

Walk into any Indian kitchen during Navratri and the it looks quietly rearranged. The wheat flour and rice move to the back. Rock salt comes forward. For nine days, a short list of ingredients has to do the work of an entire menu, and that limit is where the creativity starts.Five of them, it turns out, are enough to build a full day of eating: sabudana, kuttu, samak rice, potatoes and makhana.

Marigolds are the unofficial flower of Navratri, strung into torans, piled on the puja thali and offered to the Goddess every single morning. They’re sturdy as flowers go, yet they often look tired and droopy well before the nine days are over, and it’s usually not the flowers’ fault. A few everyday habits, most of them done with the best intentions, quietly shorten their life. The fix doesn’t ta…

On the morning of October 23, 1947, residents of Marksville, Louisiana, were astounded to witness fish raining down during breakfast. This extraordinary event was later documented by biologist Alexander Bajkov in a scientific journal, where he proposed that a waterspout had lifted fish from local lakes only to drop them onto the town. Similar reports have emerged globally, highlighting this baffl…

Intelligence can help people solve problems, build careers and make thoughtful decisions. But when it comes to relationships, knowing the right answer is not always enough. Sometimes, what matters more is knowing when to listen, when to offer comfort and when to put aside the need to be right. Charles Dickens’ quote, “A loving heart is the truest wisdom,” captures this quiet truth. It reminds us …