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Dil ka Chor: Anand Mahindra decodes the name of the smell after rain, says Indians may have a better term for itThe distinct scent of soil after rain, known as petrichor, sparked a lively online discussion after Anand Mahindra explored its Greek origi...
6 smart ways: How to dry clothes indoors during sudden rain without bad smellSudden rain and humid weather are very common in India, especially during monsoon season. Clothes don’t just take longer to dry indoors — t...
Quote of the Day by American novelist Toni Morrison: 'All water has a perfect memory...'-Inspiring quotes by the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in LiteratureToni Morrison's profound words about water's memory continue to resonate. Her novels explored Black identity and trauma. This quote capture...
Word of the Day: PetrichorianWord of the Day: Petrichorian carries many of the qualities that help unusual words endure: it sounds lyrical, creates vivid imagery and re...
Before ACs and coolers, India’s oldest cooling hack was a humble grass. It can also keep stress at bayLong before air conditioners, Indians used fragrant khus grass curtains to cool homes, releasing a fresh scent when wet. This indigenous gr...
How roofs can shelter and support cookingGoa's monsoon season highlights the vital role of roofs, from sheltering homes and drying food like onion braids to providing space for com...
Word of the Day: VellichorIn a world increasingly shaped by disposable content and fleeting digital interactions, vellichor reminds people of the enduring emotional ...
Aluminum foil trick to detect wall dampness: Easy test to spot leaks vs humidity fastA simple aluminum foil test can help find why a wall has damp spots. It shows if the problem is humidity or water leaking inside. This quic...
Word of the Day: PetrichorWord of the Day: Petrichor, the earthy scent of rain on dry soil, is a scientifically recognized phenomenon coined by Australian researcher...
This monsoon, stay home, work hardThe rains should make you rethink the taboo of working from home
Bring on the Khichdi so that it can rainThe article playfully suggests using reverse psychology to induce happiness by smiling and proposes a quirky method to summon rain. It draw...
'Keechad Nagar', 'Badbu Vihar': Agra residents 'rename' colonies to protest bad roadsVarious colonies in Agra have been renamed by their residents as 'Narak Puri', 'Keechad Nagar', 'Ghinona Nagar' etc, ANI reported.
Recreating scents of normalityUsing nos(e)talgia to travel back into comforting times is the odour of the day.
BJP smells poll opportunity in rain-hit BengaluruThe ruling Congress in the state was on the upswing with the introduction of highly-subsidized Indira canteens on August 16, which have got...
Manish Patel, CEO, Mswipe Technologies loves the smell of the savannah after it rainsManish is the CEO of Mswipe and has 20 years of experience leading sales.
Why Salman Khan's blood test was done when he wasn't drunk, his lawyer asks in Bombay High CourtAmit Desai, arguing on Salman's appeal against conviction, alleged discrepancies made by police while drawing blood samples of the actor.
Salman Khan's kin not examined to prove he was drunk: Lawyer to Bombay HCThe main allegation is that Salman was drunk when the mishap -- in which one person was killed -- took place but the witnesses were mum on ...
11 key witnesses in the Salman Khan caseSalman Khan was found guilty in the 2002 hit-and-run case. Here is a list of 11 key witnesses in the case.
Scientists find why rain gives off fresh, earthy smellMIT scientists have identified the mechanism that releases an earthy smell in the air after a light rain.
- Chemical industries in Chennai closed after gas leak
The State Pollution Control Board closed several chemical industries at Manali in North Chennai after a strong stench of gas engulfed the c...