Navratri 2026 Preparation Checklist: 5 Days Left! What to Buy, Clean and Arrange Before Day 1Navratri 2026: There are 5 days left for Sharad Navratri to begin. The nine-day festival will start on Sunday, October 11, with Ghatasthapa...
06 Oct, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
A refrigerator can be cleaned with equal parts hot water and baking soda; leave the door open for about 15 minutes after the final rinseMaintaining a clean refrigerator is crucial for ensuring food safety and hygiene. It helps eliminate spills and unpleasant odors. Regular u...
06 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
What to do with old mugs? Try these 5 creative DIY reuse ideas to organise your home and add a decorative touchOld mugs are not just relics of your coffee-drinking past; they can revolutionize your home's organization and design. Transform them into ...
05 Oct, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Double trouble at the dinner table: When will food prices normalise for Indians?India’s food inflation: Food prices are rising unevenly, impacting household budgets, while inflation is projected to persist in upcoming m...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Caked-on microwave food can loosen without hard scrubbing; boil 6 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 cup of water, then let it cool insideCleaning a microwave may seem daunting, especially with stubborn food stains that accumulate over time. However, using a simple baking soda...
04 Oct, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Celebrating Sports with Asiad Biryani and Olympic DrinksKerala’s Asiad biryani, Wimbledon’s strawberries and cream and the Olympics’ viral chocolate treats show how sports can inspire distinctive...
04 Oct, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Hema Malini’s 54-year-old Juhu bungalow ‘Advitiya’ features a dance studio for nearly 30 dancers, two separate kitchens, a dedicated Dharmendra-Hema corner, film memorabilia and multiple floors rebuilt after 2005 Mumbai floodsHema Malini home tour: Esha Deol recently shared details about her mother Hema Malini's bungalow, now named Advitiya. This residence has se...
03 Oct, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
In 2017, a UK entrepreneur started a meal-prep business with £2,000; years later, it generated £50 million a yearFrive founder George Taylor started his meal-prep business in 2017 with about £2,000, cooking meals from his one-bedroom flat in East Londo...
01 Oct, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Jon Bon Jovi didn't just serve free meals: His foundation helped build 1,000 affordable and supportive housing units across 12 states in AmericaThe name Jon Bon Jovi needs no introduction. Known for hit songs such as Livin' On A Prayer, You Give Love A Bad Name, Bad Medicine, etc., ...
30 Sep, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
In 1975, Missouri gardener Lina Sisco mailed away two family bean varieties; 15 years later, the seed exchange returned one after her own family had lost itIn Missouri, gardener Lina Sisco took an important step in preserving her family's heirloom Bird Egg beans by sending them to a seed-saving...
30 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
FSSAI suspends Seven Seas Hospitality licence for poor hygiene, safety violationsFSSAI has suspended the license of Seven Seas Hospitality due to multiple hygiene violations and other non-compliances. During the inspecti...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
In 2014, Anne Hathaway purchased a $3.6 million California country home. The 1906 Swiss-inspired property has alpine wood interiors, stone fireplace and music roomAnne Hathaway's stunning country residence in California, once the home of Yves Saint Laurent, is a testament to her refined aesthetic. The...
29 Sep, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
SC reserves verdict on FSSAI’s front-of-pack food labelling rules, seeks final submissionsThe Supreme Court has reserved its judgment concerning the proposed front-of-pack labelling framework for packaged foods. This framework ai...
28 Sep, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
From Swiggy delivery agent to restaurant owner: Bengaluru entrepreneur shares his journeyKoushik Kharvi worked for nine years as a delivery agent before starting his own seafood business. His experience included hiding his job f...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
FSSAI crackdown sparks hiring surge in food safety and complianceLarge food companies and restaurants are expanding their hiring for food safety and compliance roles. This increase is in response to rigor...
28 Sep, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Garam Dharam Dhaba shut in Ghaziabad after viral video shows cockroach in vegetable dish; officials find insects in damaged deep freezerGaram Dharam Dhaba in Mohan Nagar, Ghaziabad, faced abrupt closure when a cockroach was found in one of its dishes. Following a complaint t...
24 Sep, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Karnataka to expand food safety drive to street vendors, host national conclave in OctoberKarnataka's government intends to enhance its food-safety enforcement, concentrating on street-food vendors' hygiene and safe practices. An...
23 Sep, 2026, 05.00 PM IST