Lifestyle

29

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

Delhi Street Dogs Election: Delhi is choosing its “chonkiest” dog: From Dahi Bhalli to Kutta Singh, how street dogs became unlikely election candidates with fans, posters and campaign armies

Delhi is currently trying to crown its “chonkiest” dog, and some of the city’s most recognisable street dogs have suddenly found themselves with thousands of supporters.The contest began as a joke on an Instagram page called Fat Dogs of Delhi. People were invited to nominate neighbourhood dogs they thought deserved a place in the competition. Sixty-four dogs made it into the first round.Supporters began designing posters, making reels, creating memes and even asking strangers to vote for their favourite dog. What started as an online joke turned into a full knockout tournament, with the field shrinking after every round.By Tuesday,…

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29

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

How to make fruit peel candy at home: An easy way to turn kitchen scraps into a sweet treat |

There's a decent chance you've thrown out more fruit peel this month than you'd like to admit, orange skins tossed after breakfast, watermelon rind scraped into the bin, banana peels that go straight into the compost without a second thought. Most of us treat peel as pure waste, but with a bit of sugar, some patience, and barely any special equipment, that same peel can turn into a genuinely delicious homemade candy. Here's a simple, forgiving method for turning kitchen scraps into a sweet treat, along with a few tips for getting it right the first time.Which peels actually work…

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28

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

‘Main Maharashtra ka hoon’: Stranger tells woman about business loss in Goa; her response touches viewers |

Stranger tells woman about business loss in Goa; her response touches viewers A Goa trip unexpectedly turned into a conversation about life, loss and starting over for Instagram user Nischitha Naren. During her visit, she stopped to speak with a stranger and asked about his life. What he told her led to an emotional exchange that later caught attention online.Nischitha shared the interaction on Instagram with the caption, “Not every trip is about beaches. Sometimes it’s about the people God sends your way.”Man reveals why he came to GoaWhile speaking with Nischitha, the man says that he is from Maharashtra.…

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28

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

Before buying another plant, fix these 5 common garden problems first

More plants do not always mean a better garden. Plants need enough room for their roots, leaves and stems to develop.Look for containers where roots are tightly packed or beds where plants have started competing for light and space. Crowding can also make leaves stay damp for longer, creating conditions that favour some fungal diseases.Sometimes the most useful gardening job is simply creating space.

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27

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

‘Maine last dedh saal se Indian khana banana aur chhoda hua hai’: Delhi man living in Canada says quitting Indian food transformed his body, sparks debate

For some people, getting fit means counting calories, hitting the gym regularly and finding a diet they can actually stick to. For Banshdeep Singh, who is from Delhi and now lives in Canada, it meant making a much bigger change to his everyday eating habits.Singh has sparked a debate online after saying that he stopped cooking, shopping for and eating Indian food about 1.5 years ago. According to him, the change made it easier to manage his meals, protein intake and fitness routine.“After that decision, I am in the best shape of my life,” he wrote in the caption of…

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27

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

Jasmine plant care: 7 easy tips to grow healthy plants and enjoy more fragrant flowers at home

Jasmine does best in a pot with good drainage holes, paired with a light, well-draining soil mix rather than dense, compact garden soil that holds onto water for too long. A mix of regular potting soil, compost, and a bit of coarse sand or perlite creates the kind of loose, breathable environment jasmine roots actually prefer. If you notice your jasmine looking consistently unhappy despite good watering and sunlight, checking whether the pot's drainage has gotten blocked or whether the plant's simply outgrown its current pot, is worth doing before assuming something else is wrong.

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26

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

Born on the 13th: 13 baby names for boys and girls inspired by the number, its meaning and the unique charm of being born on this date

In some cultures, the number is treated with suspicion; in others, it has been associated with luck, prosperity or simply the unusual. There is no evidence that being born on the 13th makes a child lucky or unlucky, but the number does have a fascinating history.So if your baby arrived on the 13th, why not choose a name inspired by what makes the date special? These names don't claim to predict a child's future. Instead, they draw from ideas such as uniqueness, strength, light, luck, new beginnings and individuality.

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26

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

Hard water stains on your shower? Try these 4 pantry staples to remove stubborn buildup and restore its shine

Once you've cleared the existing buildup, a bit of daily upkeep goes a long way toward not having to do this all over again in a few weeks. A quick squeegee pass after every shower, working top to bottom, followed by a wipe with a microfiber cloth, stops new water spots from forming in the first place. If your water's particularly hard, a light vinegar mist sprayed on after each shower helps keep minerals from hardening before they get the chance to build up again. Between vinegar, baking soda, lemon, and salt, getting a hazy, stained shower back to looking…

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25

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

15,000 km from home, Indian scientists make snow Bappa in Antarctica for Ganesh Chaturthi; see viral video

15,000 km from home, Indian scientists make snow Bappa in Antarctica for Ganesh Chaturthi; see viral video A Ganesh Chaturthi post from Antarctica has caught attention on Instagram, where a group of Indian scientists marks the festival together at the Maitri research station. Shared by Dr. Anirudh Dhar, the video offers a glimpse of how the team celebrated while far from home.The celebration has drawn interest online not because of a large event, but because of the simple and unusual way the researchers marked the occasion in Antarctica.How the snow Bappa was madeFor the celebration, the researchers used snow to…

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25

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

From garam masala to chole masala: 7 spice blends you can easily make at home |

Homemade masalas can make everyday cooking easier without filling the kitchen shelf with several packets. Grinding small batches lets you prepare blends suited to dal, sabzi, chole, sambar, rasam, pav bhaji, and biryani. The basic process is simple: get the spices ready, roast them when needed, let them cool, and then grind them into a powder. The key is to protect the aroma after grinding. Warm spices should never be stored in a closed jar because trapped moisture can cause clumps and flatten the flavour. Small batches are also easier to finish while the masala still smells fresh. With a…

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