I’m technically Gen Z. I was born into the right years, grew up with the internet, and witnessed the rise of social media like everyone else in my generation. And yet, more often than not, I’m told I don’t “feel” Gen Z enough. It’s a strange kind of identity crisis, belonging to a group on…
When a packet says “FSSAI Approved,” it can sound like a neat seal of safety, as if the product has been personally checked and blessed by the food regulator. In reality, the label is usually far less dramatic. For packaged foods in India, FSSAI rules require the logo and licence number to appear on the…
If you ever spot a mango lying on the ground in Singapore, think thrice before picking it up because what may feel like a harmless travel moment can actually land you in several legal troubles, including hefty fines. As a first-time visitor, you might not be aware of the ‘mango laws’ of Singapore. It’s strange…
“My fundamental of parenting is that when you send your kids for gymnastics, they have all these little protections so that if they fall, they don’t hurt themselves badly,” says Shahid Kapoor, a thought that neatly anchors a parenting philosophy that is both practical and deeply personal.In his view, children should be allowed to stumble,…
Lavender thrives with minimal intervention, but what you do in May sets the tone for the entire summer.Image Credits: Google Gemini May is a good month for lavender. The plant is awake and growing, and if you look closely, you can already see the very first buds pushing through. It’s also when a little attention…
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal battle has concluded without any financial payout for either party, despite an estimated $60 million in combined legal costs. The settlement came as their film “It Ends With Us” faced a trial, with both sides expressing pride in the project’s message. After months of headlines, speculation, and a lot…
Peppers are hardy growers, but the wrong neighbours can quietly set them back.Image Credits: Google Gemini If you’ve caught the gardening hobby recently, chances are peppers are on your grow list. They are forgiving, productive and just right in a backyard raised bed or even a sunny balcony container. However, here’s something most beginning gardeners…
Picture this: You’re on a dream voyage across some of the most remote waters on Earth, and one fine day, it turns into a chilling public health case study.The Hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has turned into the kind of nightmare public health officials dread. What’s even more concerning is the fact…
The problem is not the plant; it is what is happening in the soil. Image Credits: Google Gemini You water your pothos, turn away, and then you see it. A tiny dark speck lifting off the soil and floating aimlessly near the pot. Then another, and one more. Before you know it, you have a…
The bleeding heart is one of the few perennials that truly thrives in deep shade. Image Credits: Google Gemini If you’ve ever killed a houseplant and quietly blamed yourself, here’s some really good news: there’s an entire category of garden plants that basically refuse to die. Perennials, plants that return year after year without replanting,…