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English ivy shows up in a lot of places, quietly. On old brick walls, around balcony railings and sometimes trailing from a simple indoor pot that sits in a corner and gets little attention. Gardeners often mention how quickly it settles into a space, adapting without much fuss. Reportedly, it has been used for centuries…
Gurindervir Singh (PTI Photo/Gurinder Osan) NEW DELHI: The final day of the National Indoor Athletics Championships ended with high drama in the men’s 60m race, where Gurindervir Singh won gold and set a new national record. The race took an unexpected turn after favourite Animesh Kujur was disqualified, changing the outcome completely.Gurindervir, running his first…
NEW DELHI: India is set to host a major global athletics event, as the state of Odisha will stage the World Indoor Athletics Championships in 2028. The announcement was made by World Athletics president Sebastian Coe, marking a big moment for the country as it continues to grow its presence in international sports. This will…
NEW DELHI: Indian long jumper Lokesh Sathyanathan achieved a major breakthrough by winning the men’s long jump gold at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The young athlete, who studies at Tarleton State University, secured victory with a jump of 8.21m, setting a new Indian indoor record. The effort…
India’s Tejaswin Shankar during the men’s decathlon event (PTI Photo/Gurinder Osan) NEW DELHI: India ended its campaign at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships with five medals and one gold, finishing sixth overall in the medal standings. Tejaswin Shankar delivered the standout performance for India by winning the men’s heptathlon gold, which was the country’s only…
Humid bathroom environments, where ventilation is poor and volatile organic compounds from cleaning products and soaps linger in the air, often serve as a fertile breeding ground for odours. Instead of artificial deodorisers or sprays, a greener and more organic solution lies in indoor plants. Certain beautiful houseplants are quite efficient and effective in improving…
Cats are naturally attracted to the warmth of the sun, the warmth from radiators, or laps. While they have natural insulation from their fur coats, sensitivity to temperatures is high in domesticated cats. For the regular domesticated feline, a temperature of below 45°F or 7°C may become uncomfortable. For sensitive ones, the kittens, seniors, hairless…
Indoor gardening is now not only a decorative feature of a home but a mechanism for promoting a healthier lifestyle. Several medicinal plants that can be grown and utilised indoors are the insulin plant, which is a unique species due to its health and ornamental values. The insulin plant is a favourite among many households,…
Building muscle strength does not need a gym card or heavy machines. A quiet room, steady effort, and the right moves can go a long way. Indoor exercises work well because they allow control, focus, and safe progress. When done with care, these movements train muscles, joints, and balance together. Here are 6 indoor exercises…
Most heating advice arrives as a number. Set the thermostat here. Do not go above that. For a long time, 19°C was the number people were told to trust. It appeared in winter campaigns and energy tips, often without much context. Many households followed it out of habit rather than conviction. Yet homes do not…
