How to open a coconut without hammer: 5 clever methods to break the hard shell at homeHow to open a coconut without hammer: Cracking open a coconut doesn’t require a hammer. You can use common household items instead. Techniq...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Burnt iron pan looks ruined? Try these easy cleaning hacks to remove stubborn food and restore its surfaceReviving burnt cast-iron pans is achievable with the right cleaning methods. Begin by simmering water to loosen stubborn food remnants. Uti...
19 Aug, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
From Queen of the night to Night-blooming jasmine: 5 plants that bloom only at night and can transform your garden after sunsetSome plants save their most spectacular blooms for after sunset, creating a fragrant and unusual night garden. Queen of the night, moonflow...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Ankur Warikoo emailed a Princeton professor for homework help. 5 minutes later, he got a replyDuring his PhD, Ankur Warikoo struggled with an assignment his professor believed was nearly impossible. After spotting the textbook author...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Have ₹1 crore for 3 years? Puneet Pal’s fixed-income playbookRather than locking into long-duration bonds at current yields, Puneet Pal, Head – Fixed Income at PGIM India Mutual Fund, believes investo...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Why are people putting aluminum foil strips on their balconies? The simple trick that may keep pigeons awayAluminum foil may help deter pigeons from balconies because its reflective surface, movement and flashes of light can make landing areas le...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Dhawal Dalal’s fixed-income playbook: Stagger bond bets, favour AAA debtWhile the near-term rate outlook remains uncertain amid global inflation and energy price risks, the fixed-income landscape continues to of...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
Rs 24,000 crore man who built a multi-billion dollar empire shares one leadership advice from Steve Jobs which has stayed with him: ‘If something isn’t right, my first reaction isn’t to fix it…'In a viral post on LinkedIn, British business tycoon Richard Branson wrote about the need for humility, patience and team-building when it ...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
UK Renters’ Rights Act: Existing fixed terms tenancy will be converted to periodic tenancies; How it impacts landlords and tenants?UK Renters’ Act: If the tenancy agreement had an end date, it will no longer apply as fixed term tenancy is not allowed; Know how it impact...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
How to cool down a hot car quickly without overworking the AC: Try this simple trick before you start drivingTo efficiently cool down hot cars, start by opening windows and a door on opposite sides to encourage airflow. Additionally, roll down the ...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Did your teeth fall out? Doctor explains why you should never expose them to water if you are going to the dentist: ‘Water rushes into…’Having a tooth fall out can be painful. However, you should never just wrap a fallen tooth in a piece of tissue and visit the dentist. Taki...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
In 2024, passengers endured 3.5 hours inside a Boeing 777 without air conditioning while it sat on the Athens tarmac. The incident revealed how little aviation law specifically protects travelers from extreme cabin temperaturesBoeing 777 Athens heat incident: A flight delay in Athens turned into a dire situation for passengers aboard a Boeing 777, who endured swel...
13 Aug, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Applying coconut oil to a stuck zipper: Why it can help, and how a thin film lets the teeth move againA common kitchen item, coconut oil, can effectively fix stubborn jacket zippers. Its fatty acid composition allows it to melt easily and cr...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Will the 70-20-10 budgeting rule keep you stuck in the middle class? CA Nitin Kaushik shares his blunt wealth-building adviceCA Nitin Kaushik argues that blindly following the 70-20-10 budgeting rule could keep young Indians “stuck in the middle class.” He says hi...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
A toilet seat that keeps sliding usually has one simple problem: loose hinge boltsA sliding toilet seat is commonly the result of physical forces and lateral loads, which cause bolts to become loose more rapidly than thos...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
WhatsApp down? What we know about the latest outage as users report videos and photos getting stuckWhatsApp users globally faced challenges when attempting to send multimedia files, with reports flooding in from regions including India an...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
Dead LED bulb? Try this simple DIY fix to repair It at home instead of throwing it awayLED bulbs may malfunction due to design flaws and excessive heat accumulation. When one diode burns out, the entire bulb may cease to opera...
09 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST