That annoying sticky mess on your surfaces? Turns out, your kitchen already has the fix. You carefully peel off a price tag from a gift, a label from a new jar, or an old sticker from your laptop, and all you get is that annoying, grey, lint-attracting sticky patch that will not come off. You…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced an extension of the ceasefire against Iran, citing a request from Pakistan. Trump’s announcement of delaying a planned attack on Iran came hours before the earlier ceasefire deadline was to end.In his statement, Trump attacked the Iranian government, calling it “seriously fractured”, adding that the US blockade at…
Before refrigerators existed, people kept food safe for months using nothing but salt, fire, and instinct. Remember the last time the electricity was out for a day in summer, and you were worried about your food? Now imagine living in an era without any of these modern appliances, but without panicking because you know what…
Your favorite area rug is slowly losing the battle against your feet, but a simple habit can turn that around. You have probably noticed it: that one sad, flat patch right in front of the couch, or the worn strip from the front door to the kitchen. Your rug did not just give up; it…
Your TV screen is more fragile than you think. A smudgy fingerprint on your TV screen or a layer of dust you have been ignoring for two weeks finally gets to you, so you grab whatever is nearby and start wiping. Maybe it is a paper towel. Maybe it is a corner of your shirt….
Eating while distracted by screens significantly impacts digestion and satiety signals, leading to overeating. Studies reveal that a lack of focus during meals prevents the brain from processing calories effectively, potentially causing increased hunger later. It is one of those scenes often played out in households across the globe: you sit down for a quick…
Bathroom tiles lose their shine not just from dirt, but from oils in luxury bath products. These create a lubricating film that dulls surfaces and increases slip hazards. Much effort and money go into choosing perfect tiles to convert our bathroom into our private getaway. Be it an elegantly shiny marble finish or a classic…
Forget the toilet seat debate; the real germ culprit is the flush. Flushing creates an aerosolized mist that spreads bacteria, with floors being the most contaminated. This is one of those classic arguments that can be made between couples or even when rules come into play for hesitant parents. Is it more respectful to have…
Cabinet secretary TV Somnathan NEW DELHI: Cabinet secretary TV Somanathan on Tuesday invoked Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s vision of a politically neutral and integrity-driven group of civil servants who are not involved in communal wrangles and are fearless in offering honest advice to the executive.TOI has learnt that in his address on “ethics and efficiency in…
Hidden FOG accumulations, a mix of fats, oils, and grease, are causing severe pipe blockages nationwide. Dishwashers, creating tiny grease droplets, exacerbate the issue by bypassing traps. These particles react with pipe minerals to form hardened deposits. We have all been standing at the sink staring at the water being drained out of our sink,…