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Lemon peels can freshen garbage-disposal odors, while ice may dislodge light buildup; here’s why people use them together- Tired of smelly shoes after a long day? Here’s how baking soda and vinegar can be your best friends to get rid of the odor
- Italian Proverb of the Day: “Being the rooster on the garbage.” A timeless lesson on false pride
- The tea bag trick for smelly shoes: How to freshen footwear with something simple already in your kitchenTea bags can help absorb moisture and reduce mild shoe odors effectively. Black tea contains tannins which possess natural antibacterial pr...12 Aug, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
- SC asks ECI for Bengal SIR data on appeals decided by appellate tribunalsThe Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India to furnish data. This data concerns the number of appeals disposed of by tr...12 Aug, 2026, 01.19 AM IST
- In 1999, Oregon shipped a 1,000-ton nuclear reactor vessel 270 miles up the Columbia river, then buried it in WashingtonOregon's Trojan Nuclear Power Plant reactor vessel traveled 270 miles up the Columbia River. This massive 907-metric-ton vessel was then tr...11 Aug, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
- Baking soda for old books and cupboards: This unusual household trick can help tackle musty smellsBaking soda can be a simple way to tackle musty smells in old books and closed cupboards. For books, place baking soda in a bowl or sachet ...11 Aug, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
- Did Tyrannosaurus rex really have a horrible breath? Here's why the ancient giant predator's breath may have had a terrible odorFossil studies indicate that the Tyrannosaurus rex suffered from unpleasant breath, attributed to food remnants trapped in its widely space...10 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
- Violations in 'deep burial' of medical waste by 17 states, UTs: CPCB to NGTThe Central Pollution Control Board will act against states violating biomedical waste disposal rules. Many healthcare facilities across se...09 Aug, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
- Activated charcoal in fridge: How to remove bad smell from refrigerator with this simple hackActivated charcoal in fridge: A strange smell coming from the refrigerator can be surprisingly stubborn and difficult to remove. Activated ...09 Aug, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
- Spraying white vinegar on knives, spoons and forks: How this easy hack works, how to use and why it’s effectiveHomemade kitchen hacks are gaining popularity for cleaning cutlery. Spraying white vinegar on forks and knives restores shine and removes o...08 Aug, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
- Psychology explains why you want to keep eating even when your stomach is full - and what your brain may really be looking forEven when your body has had enough, your brain can still crave food. This intriguing phenomenon highlights how pleasurable food can seem ap...08 Aug, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
- In 2013, Croatian scientists trained honeybees with TNT-laced sugar syrup. Years later, it helped restore mine-contaminated landscapes by detecting hidden explosivesHoneybees trained to detect explosives: Researchers are training honeybees to detect explosives using their keen sense of smell. Drones and...08 Aug, 2026, 03.04 AM IST
- No fear or favour, a uniform legal codeWest Bengal's initiative to enforce noise pollution regulations showcases a commendable standard of civic discipline. This enforcement serv...06 Aug, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
- Ants keep entering through your front door? Diluted white vinegar can erase the invisible trails guiding them insideMixing vinegar and water creates a powerful solution that disrupts ant trails by cloaking their pheromonal communication. This technique hi...06 Aug, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
- Put a thin ring of baking soda around your toilet and leave it for some time; here’s what it doesBaking soda offers a simple solution for household odors and light grime. This alkali ingredient neutralizes acidic odor compounds, unlike ...06 Aug, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
- In 2023, researchers in a West African nation tried to discover which pizza do lizards prefer and won an Ig Nobel Prize for its discoveryA curious study in Togo unveiled rainbow lizards choosing four-cheese pizza instead of their usual insect diet. Observations made near a so...05 Aug, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
- Smells like teen spirit in boardroomsA parliamentary committee has proposed that the minimum age for directors be lowered to eighteen. This proposal acknowledges the evolving d...04 Aug, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
- No plastic, only bamboo and wood pulp: How a Bengaluru NIFT alumnus built a sustainable packaging business with Rs 2 crore monthly revenueVaibhav Anant, a NIFT alumnus, founded Bambrew, a green-tech startup in Bengaluru. This company manufactures biodegradable and plastic-free...04 Aug, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
- Overnight vinegar hack: If your kitchen still smells of last night's dinner the next morning, this trick could help remove odours without using chemical spraysOvernight vinegar hack: White vinegar offers a natural solution for lingering household odours. Its acetic acid reacts with alkaline compou...03 Aug, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
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