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Quote of the day by Ogden Nash: 'Some tortures are physical and some are mental, but the one that is both is...' Life lessons on pain, peace, happiness, human nature and well being by American writer known for humorous poetry- This UK couple grows chairs in their garden and sells them for $90000
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- No AC, no cooler: How a house in Delhi stays 10 degrees cooler even during peak summerA Delhi home remains significantly cooler without air conditioning. The owner's father designed the house with a central courtyard and cros...04 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
- Forget ACs: This Delhi couple's home stays cool even in 45°C heat. Here's how they did it naturallyIn Delhi's sweltering heat, one couple's 40-year-old home stays cool without heavy AC reliance. Their residence utilizes traditional archit...03 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
- No AC, still 5 degrees cooler: Kerala cafe uses pots, plants and water to beat scorching summer temperatures. This cooling method keeps the place comfortable naturallyA unique cafe in Kochi, Fress Trees Garden & Café, offers a refreshing escape from summer heat without air conditioning. The establishment ...01 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
- Anand Mahindra is impressed by this Jaipur technique: Amid 40°C heatwaves, families are keeping homes cool without ACs while growing their own foodAnand Mahindra Praises Jaipur Rooftop Farming: Anand Mahindra praised a Jaipur-based startup for its rooftop farming initiative that is hel...25 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
- Pompeii victim was likely a Roman physician who fled Vesuvius with his medical kit still in handArchaeologists in Pompeii discovered a physician who died attempting to escape Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, taking his medical kit. Modern tech...19 May, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s how some built to lastIndia’s Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh cr market, though not...17 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
- How to identify snake eggs in your gardenDiscovering snake eggs in your garden can be surprising. These eggs are soft and leathery, unlike bird eggs. They are usually found in clut...16 May, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
- Voles V/S moles: The lawn damage clue most homeowners get wrongHomeowners often confuse mole and vole lawn damage. Moles tunnel underground, creating mounds. Voles create surface runways and gnaw on pla...13 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
- Putting Up an Owl Box Sounds Smart, But Here’s What Most People MissBarn owls are natural pest controllers, but attracting them requires more than just a nest box. Wildlife experts emphasize that abundant pr...10 May, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
- Why “Clean” Yards Still Bring Snakes Closer to Your HouseSnakes are drawn to areas near homes due to readily available food sources like rodents, often attracted by bird feeders or pet food. They ...28 Apr, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
- Why Your Clothes Keep Fading Faster Than They ShouldBright clothes can lose their color over time due to daily washing. Friction, high temperatures, and detergents damage fabric fibers and dy...25 Apr, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
- No AC, just pots and plants: How a cafe in Kerala is wowing guests not just with food, but cool atmosphereIn Kochi, Kerala, a unique café offers a cool escape without air conditioning. Fress Trees Garden & Café uses terracotta pots and recycled ...23 Apr, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
- Hidden pipes, sandstone walls: How our ancestors kept interiors cool without AC, fanAncient Indian architecture employed ingenious, nature-based cooling systems long before modern technology. Structures like Lotus Mahal and...19 Apr, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
- Why Your Kitchen Sponge Might Be Making Everything Smell WorseYour kitchen sponge, a cleaning essential, harbors billions of bacteria. Research reveals these porous tools become microbial hotspots, bre...18 Apr, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
- Why Putting a Bowl of Salt in Your Room Can Quietly Reduce DampnessDiscover a simple trick to combat dampness in your home. A bowl of salt, a time-tested solution, effectively absorbs excess moisture. Scien...18 Apr, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
- Tree census to begin in Mumbai after 8-year gap: BMCMumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation will start a citywide tree census next week. This exercise, the first in eight years, will take...16 Apr, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
- The Growing Habit of Adding Coffee Grounds to Soil Comes With Benefits and LimitsHome gardeners are increasingly using used coffee grounds in their plots, discovering their ability to provide slow-release nutrients like ...09 Apr, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
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