Double Pot Water Mug Trick – The Simple Way to Keep Indoor Basil Alive With One Daily PinchTired of supermarket basil wilting within days? A simple "double pot water mug trick" and a daily pinch can revive your herb. This method, ...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
The Hydrangea Trick Everyone Swears By: Experts Say It Actually Makes Things WorseGardening myths about reviving hydrangeas are debunked by experts. Using sugar water and scratch tests are ineffective and harmful. Proven ...
14 Mar, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Roses are out of bouquets as grasses, filler flowers and imperfect blooms move to top of bunchActor Jeremy Allen White's public affinity for flowers has highlighted a growing trend in floral appreciation. Post-pandemic, people are em...
22 Feb, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
Summer lifestyle: Seven essential plants to create the perfect cottage garden lookTransform your garden into a romantic summer escape with these seven essential cottage garden plants. From fragrant lavender to bold conefl...
15 Apr, 2025, 09.17 PM IST
Lavish floral creations: Inside the extravagant world of high-end event decorAffluent Indians are embracing breathtaking floral arrangements for their celebrations
27 Aug, 2024, 12.10 PM IST
Tracing the many benefits (and busting a few myths) of toddy-tapping of coconut palmsTapping coconut trees for their sap, also known as toddy-tapping, is often seen as damaging to coconut yields. However, some farmers sugges...
21 May, 2023, 09.39 AM IST
This pesky 'weed' is the lifeline for bees, don't get rid of itOften considered as 'weed', dandelions are an important source of nectar and pollen for bees.
10 May, 2023, 06.40 PM IST
How to reduce costs when planning an Indian destination weddingPick a place that is at a drivable distance from your home city. So if you are in Mumbai, you could pick Jadhavgarh in Pune, and if you are...
11 Jul, 2022, 06.30 AM IST
Fragrance & flavour industry: What India needs to do to keep up with demandThe market for flavours and fragrances (F&F) is thriving and rapidly expanding, thanks to a growing global population with rising disposabl...
17 Jun, 2022, 11.52 PM IST
Tomas De Bruyne likes Nita Ambani's 'grace & etiquette', recalls the time when he turned decorator for the familyFor many high-end clients, De Bruyne is a welcome addition to their big fat Indian wedding.
11 Jun, 2019, 04.41 PM IST
Spring collection: The forgotten beans, fruits and flowers that are making a comeback in menusBefore the advent of summer, explore the beans, fruits and flowers that are enjoying a resurgence in menus even if we don’t see them much i...
08 Apr, 2018, 08.57 AM IST
This V-Day skip the flowers and gift a hand-made candle insteadDo-it-yourself gifts are a romantic way to show your love.
14 Feb, 2017, 01.29 PM IST
Transport minister Ramalinga Reddy's daughter hosts green wedding receptionSoumya and Abhishek had an eco-friendly reception. Roses made of recycled paper adorned the stage and no bouquets were gifted to the couple.
28 Nov, 2015, 11.01 AM IST
Tips for planning a monsoon weddingGetting married in the monsoon can be both exciting and challenging. Here are things you must keep in mind while planning the wedding.
07 Jul, 2015, 11.33 AM IST
The Baccarat Hotel’s secret weapon: Charles MassonBaccarat has manufactured crystal glassware in France for the past 250 years, but last month, in a gigantic feat of international lifestyle...
11 Apr, 2015, 04.56 AM IST
Dating Tip: Five quirkiest turn-ons for womenTrying to impress the ladies with some good old clichés might not do the trick anymore. Shift gears and use these tips to get their attenti...
04 Feb, 2015, 09.40 AM IST
- Some rare plants facing extinction, some already vanished
Even as Patna is fast turning into a jungle of concrete with the mushrooming multi-storied apartments and shopping malls, no serious attent...
20 Dec, 2012, 03.43 AM IST