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Why you should never buy detergent that softens fabric |

Why you should never buy detergent that softens fabric |

Detergents are among the most thought upon household things as washing clothes is an everyday chore in Indian homes. But in time, these things also changed and soon the market saw fabric softeners. Today, these detergents are among the most used laundry products, promising soft and fragrant laundry. Most of the households are using these โ€œfabric-softeningโ€ detergents which are advertised as a luxurious product making clothes feel gentle on the skin. However, not many houses know the truth behind these softeners. Beneath this appealing promise lies a host of long-term issues. For your clothes, machine and also the environment. In…
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Internetโ€™s favourite couple calls it quits: Kristy Sarah files for divorce from Desmond Scott after 10 years

Internetโ€™s favourite couple calls it quits: Kristy Sarah files for divorce from Desmond Scott after 10 years

Internet darlings Kristy and Desmond Scott are divorcing after over a decade of marriage, with Kristy citing infidelity as the reason for ending their union. The couple, who met at 14 and built a massive online following with their relatable family content, are now separating, leaving fans stunned. Kristy and Desmond Scott, the couple everyone loved watching online, are going their separate ways. After more than ten years of marriage, Kristy has filed for divorce, and just like that, the internet love story a lot of people were rooting for is coming to an end.Court papers from late December 2025…
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Guide dog escorts blind woman to her seat in an aircraft, leaves internet melting; ‘a quiet act of love…’

Guide dog escorts blind woman to her seat in an aircraft, leaves internet melting; ‘a quiet act of love…’

Guide dogs can be a huge source of help, and emotional support for specially abled, and can actually be akin to having a human help, with some limitations of course. A visually disabled Instagram user called Beth, who goes by the handle the_blind_girlie, recently posted a video on IG where she is being guided by her dog Churro, in an aircraft, while boarding. In the video, Beth and Churro are waiting patiently to board the aircraft, and as soon as the cabin crew guides the two to their seat, the dog instantly takes charge, and helps Beth settle down. Beth,…
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Extreme asymmetry: Doctors warn after influencer spends 300 days training only one shoulder |

Extreme asymmetry: Doctors warn after influencer spends 300 days training only one shoulder |

Image: Instagram @thecrookedman10 For more than 300 days, a man calling himself โ€œThe Crooked Manโ€ has been doing something most trainers would advise against: repeatedly exercising only one trapezius muscle while leaving the rest of his body largely untouched. The result is a strikingly uneven physique, with one shoulder and upper back muscle ballooning far beyond the other, an outcome he says is entirely the point. The creator, who has documented the experiment on social media, frames it as a reaction to the viral TikTok trend known as โ€œlooksmaxxingโ€, where users obsessively try to optimise their appearance. His alternative, he…
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Why Gen Z has stopped posting on Instagram but still lives online: Posting Zero era explained

Why Gen Z has stopped posting on Instagram but still lives online: Posting Zero era explained

There was a time when opening Instagram felt like walking into a digital photo album. Everyone was posting their vacations, mirror selfies, aesthetic coffees and โ€œmain characterโ€ moments like it was a full-time job. Now? The vibes have shifted. You tap through profiles and it is givingโ€ฆ abandoned museum. Old posts, no updates, zero explanation. The feed is quiet, but Gen Z definitely is not offline. They have just stopped performing for the grid.Image credit : AI generated via Freepik | Everyone was posting their vacations, mirror selfies, aesthetic coffees and โ€œmain characterโ€ moments like it was a full-time job.…
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The Simpsons bold predictions 2026: AI replacing jobs, smart homes turning dangerous, and fear of global conflict that feel closer than ever |

The Simpsons bold predictions 2026: AI replacing jobs, smart homes turning dangerous, and fear of global conflict that feel closer than ever |

The Simpsons has been reduced to a brilliant cartoon series for several decades, but surprisingly, it has consistently proved to be the most unlikely prophet in pop culture. The show's previous episodes often come back to the forefront at the most unexpected times in reality. As of 2026, the community has been turning to rewatch past episodes in search of themes that remarkably resemble the issues at hand in the current world. Issues about artificial intelligence, world wars, new outbreaks of diseases, space tourism, intelligent homes, and even alien life are no longer ideas for a cartoon series. As the…
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Raising teenagers isnโ€™t easy and here’s how Jennifer Garner keeps it real

Raising teenagers isnโ€™t easy and here’s how Jennifer Garner keeps it real

For Jennifer Garner, the best part of raising teenagers is that theyโ€™re cool. โ€œTheyโ€™re just so cool!โ€ she told Marie Claire UK. And for a lot of parents deep in the teen years, that simple statement feels surprisingly accurate. Teens can be funny, thoughtful, sharp, and way more aware of the world than we give them credit for. Watching that happen in real time is kind of amazing.Garner also talked about how parenting changes as kids get older. โ€œParenting now has shifted. Itโ€™s more about parenting with a button on my mouth,โ€ she said. That line alone feels like it…
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Flights cancelled, trains halted: Europe hit by cold wave and snow chaos |

Flights cancelled, trains halted: Europe hit by cold wave and snow chaos |

Europe continues to reel under high winds and snowfall, whereas worsening travel disruption is still in place. A crippling cold wave is set to intensify across the continent with more snow, sub-zero temperatures, and powerful winter storms, as per Reuters. Authorities have warned that more flights will be cancelled, trains halted, and roads blocked after days of chaos that left thousands stranded in airports and along rail lines.Air travel has been hit the hardest. In the Netherlands, as another blizzard was forecast to sweep through overnight, authorities advised residents to stay home if possible. Dutch airline KLM cancelled 600 flights…
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Personality test: What’s your hidden strength – optimism, wisdom, or connection? Choose a leaf and find out |

Personality test: What’s your hidden strength – optimism, wisdom, or connection? Choose a leaf and find out |

Have you ever come across simple yet fun tests on social media that claim to reveal your personality, depending on the image you choose? These tests are aptly called personality tests; they make self-discovery fun while uncovering how you navigate life's challenges and relationships.This particular test, which was initially shared by Jagran Josh, can reveal your core worldview and strength: whether it is optimism, wisdom, or connection. How? The test is based on the images of three different kinds of leaf. Depending on the type of leaf you choose, the test can decode your true nature and strengths. To take…
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The new workplace war: It’s not about WHERE you work from – It’s about WHEN

The new workplace war: It’s not about WHERE you work from – It’s about WHEN

For three years since the COVID-19 pandemic got over, companies and employees battled over return-to-office (RTO) - home vs office. But in 2025, the whole point of this fight has now shifted. JLL's Workforce Preference Barometer 2025 reveals that the real issue between companies and employees now is about time. While a hybrid work structure has become normal, with 66% of global workers okay with it (as per the report), both employers and employees are now clamouring for control over โ€œwhenโ€.For most employees, having a work-life balance is now more important than having a high salary - 65% prioritise it…
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