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Don’t wait for winter. From pansies to fenugreek, 7 plants to grow now for a thriving seasonal gardenGrowing the right plants before winter arrives can help create a productive and colourful seasonal garden. Spinach, coriander, fenugreek, p...
Neighbours overlooking your balcony? Try these 6 plants for a natural privacy barrierBalconies can feel exposed when surrounded by neighbouring buildings, but the right plants can create a natural privacy screen while adding...
Stop buying leafy greens: 7 vegetables you can harvest again and again from the same plantGrowing leafy vegetables at home can provide multiple harvests from the same planting, making them ideal for kitchen gardens and balconies....
How An Erratic Monsoon Might Make Us Appreciate WeedsUnpredictable monsoon patterns have resulted in an increase of weed growth, creating hurdles for farmers across the globe. Historically, we...
Tamil actor Sivakarthikeyan grows seasonal vegetables and leafy greens at his Chennai home. How to start an organic terrace vegetable garden for beginners?Actor Sivakarthikeyan has embraced the joys of cultivating a home garden, growing fresh vegetables and leafy greens for his family. This in...
No shortcut, no fast food. Nimisha Sajayan gained 14 kg in two months for her role in Babita Singh Reporting. What did actress eat for her transformation?In preparation for the role in Babita Singh Reporting, Nimisha Sajayan underwent a remarkable transformation, gaining 14 kgs in two months....
From Thai basil to avocados: Inside Oprah Winfrey’s sprawling garden where she grows more than 100 species in HawaiiOprah Winfrey’s Maui property is home to a diverse garden where she grows more than 100 species of fruits, vegetables and herbs. Her produc...
Milind Soman grows pumpkins, cucumbers and other vegetables in his greenhouse. He shares how to build a small greenhouse at homeDuring the 2020 lockdown, actor Milind Soman and his wife Ankita Konwar started growing their own vegetables at home. They also built a sma...
Feeling hungry soon after meals? Delhi nutritionist shares 7 simple food swaps to add more fibre to your dietDelhi nutritionist Lovneet Batra shares practical food swaps that can enhance your fibre intake. By incorporating greens into your eggs, yo...
Use undiluted 5% white vinegar at 130°F for 1 minute; Colorado State Extension says it can reduce Listeria, E. coli, and Salmonella by over 99.999% on hard surfacesWhite vinegar demonstrates effectiveness in reducing prevalent kitchen pathogens when used under controlled laboratory conditions. When hea...
From Rs 7 lakh to now Rs 60 crore: Inside Shraddha Kapoor’s stunning Juhu home offering sea views, vintage furniture and leafy green cornerShraddha Kapoor lives with her family in their sea-facing Juhu home, which reportedly spans an entire floor worth nearly Rs 60 crore. Shakt...
In 1999, Woody Harrelson started building an 8.5-acre Maui sanctuary around sustainable living. 26 years later, the estate runs on solar power and grows all its own foodIn 1999, Woody Harrelson began creating a sustainable sanctuary on Maui, turning his home into an experiment in simpler living. By 2005, he...
Rakul Preet Singh grows vegetables in her lavish Mumbai apartment, which has a poolside balcony and mini cinemaRakul Preet Singh’s 4,200 sq ft Mumbai home blends luxury with sustainability, featuring elegant wooden interiors, a serene terrace, poolsi...
Junk out, khichdi in: ‘Healthy’ food made mandatory in Maharashtra govt officesMaharashtra government mandates healthier food in all state canteens and official events. The directive promotes millet khichdi and sprouts...
Pawan Kalyan grows mangoes, tomatoes in his farm house in Hyderabad. Telugu star shares details about his 'zero budget natural farming' method to cultivate vegetables. How to grow vegetables with no chemicals?Mega star Pawan Kalyan is also a farming enthusiast. The Tholi Prema actor maintains a big farmhouse in Hyderabad and follows organic ‘zero...
Cyclosporiasis: Think your salad is harmless? Parasite outbreak spreads across Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, Massachusetts & 15 more states; FDA issues warningCyclosporiasis outbreak has spread to 20 states across the United States, with health authorities reporting more than 11,000 cases and near...
What to do with old household items? Try these 5 creative DIY reuse ideas to make stylish planters for your homeTransforming old tea cups and coffee mugs into delightful mini planters for succulents adds a unique touch to home decor. Additionally, onc...
In 2015, NASA astronauts ate space-grown lettuce in orbit for the first time; fresh food may also help support crew morale on long missionsAstronauts aboard the International Space Station made history by eating lettuce that was grown in microgravity. This significant event sho...
You don't need meat or supplements to boost immunity. Shah Rukh Khan's heroine shares 10 plant-based foods that that makes your immune system powerful. All of them are considered as superfoods by Brown UniversitySuffering from weak immunity? You are not alone, unfortunately. Along with seasonal changes, people falling prey to coughs, colds and vario...
Seeds not sprouting in your pots or home garden? Samantha Ruth Prabhu shares 8 common mistakes to avoidSamantha Ruth Prabhu has shared simple gardening tips for growing vegetables and microgreens at home. She recommends choosing healthy seeds...