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Kharif data gives India a pleasant advance glimpse of the year's pickings; full picture a little while awayKharif cultivation this season has fallen from last year, but exceeded the five-year average despite lower rainfall. The number coming abov...28 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST- El Nino weather pattern enters record territory: ScientistThe current El Niño is making waves as it ties for the strongest ever recorded, bringing serious consequences worldwide. With climate chang...22 Sep, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
- Plant these 6 flowers now and your home garden would bloom with colour laterPlanting flowers at the right time can help create a colourful garden when the blooming season arrives. Marigolds, pansies, petunias, snapd...20 Sep, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
- He went to Rajasthan to make a film in 1994. Years later, filmmaker Pradip Krishen was restoring a 70-hectare desert landscape by removing an invasive tree and bringing native ecology backPradip Krishen's journey from cinema to ecological restoration began following an unexpected experience that altered his trajectory. He has...19 Sep, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
- In 2005, a programmer spotted strange rectangles on Google Earth; ceramic shards proved they marked a buried Roman villa in ItalyA programmer found a Roman villa by examining satellite maps of his hometown. He noticed unusual patterns which led to a significant archae...19 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- Rabi season preparations intensify amid monsoon deficit and El Nino concerns for winter cropsThe agriculture ministry is preparing for the upcoming rabi season with states. This preparation addresses concerns over soil moisture and ...19 Sep, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
- How to clean dusty wall corners without repainting them? Try these simple and affordable home cleaning tricksClearing dust and cobwebs from wall corners can be accomplished effortlessly. Start with a soft duster or a vacuum cleaner fitted with a br...18 Sep, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
- Chiranjeevi grows bottle gourds, leafy climbers in his mini backyard garden. How can beginners start a garden like the megastar?Chiranjeevi, the Telugu superstar, once proudly revealed his mini backyard garden, filled with an array of vegetables and climbing plants. ...18 Sep, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
- Don’t let the Indian summer kill your garden: 7 heat-tolerant plants that can take the heatIndian summers can be tough on home gardens, but choosing heat-tolerant plants can help keep outdoor spaces green and colourful. Bougainvil...18 Sep, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
- Say goodbye to chalky limescale with this simple aluminium foil hack to clean stubborn white deposits around your faucetHard water minerals create stubborn limescale buildup on faucets. Crumpled aluminum foil can gently scrub away these deposits effectively. ...17 Sep, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
- Pulses, oilseed prices rise as rain deficit hits cropsKey pulse and oilseed prices have risen sharply compared to last year. Scanty rains are affecting the current kharif crop and raising rabi ...17 Sep, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
- In 1988, Jamie Lee Curtis patented a diaper with its own built-in pocket for wipes, years before the idea became commonJamie Lee Curtis’s diaper patent is an intriguing example of how innovation can begin with a remarkably simple question: what if two things...16 Sep, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
- 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....16 Sep, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
- El Niño effect: Kharif crops, winter sowing face stress as drought hits 53% of IndiaEl Niño effect: El Niño has left more than 50% of India grappling with drought conditions, severely affecting kharif crops currently in the...16 Sep, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
- Placing aluminium foil around plants: Here's how this simple home trick works, its benefits and the right way to use itWrapping potted plants in aluminum foil is an effective strategy to keep soil moisture intact. This technique not only redirects light towa...15 Sep, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
- Plant potatoes only 1–2 inches deep, then cover them with 4–6 inches of straw, grass clippings, or newspaper; the method also makes tubers easier to harvestPlanting potatoes just beneath the surface and layering them with straw offers a plethora of advantages. This strategy effectively keeps th...14 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- Forget to water your plants? From snake plant to aloe vera; here are 4 low-maintenance houseplants that can survive weeks without wateringIf you struggle to keep houseplants thriving due to inconsistent watering, consider varieties like snake plants and ZZ plants, which can go...13 Sep, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
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