The science of the sniff test: Why your towels stay musty and how to break the cycle |

Unpleasant towel odours stem from bacteria surviving washes and spreading between items, with specific species like Moraxella osloensis identified as culprits. Overusing detergent also leaves residues, creating a breeding ground for microbes and potentially irritating skin. There is nothing worse than emerging from a shower after washing yourself clean and reaching for a freshly laundered…

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Stop wiping your glasses on your shirt: The scientific way to end constant smudges for good |

Tired of smudged glasses? Improper cleaning damages lens coatings, attracting more dirt. Medical experts recommend a gentle, water-based approach using mild dish soap to dissolve oils, not just spread them. Common frustration faced by people who wear glasses: you clean your glasses until they shine, and then you check them after a few minutes, only…

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Heartwarming: Groom pauses baraat to fix stranger’s bike so he can take his mother to hospital – watch viral video

We’ve all seen those massive Indian wedding processions—the music, the dancing, the groom looking like royalty. Usually, once a baraat starts, nothing stops it. But a video currently going viral shows a groom doing something honestly unthinkable: he halted his entire celebration to help a stranger.While the music was blaring and the crowd was dancing,…

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“Age is just a number, you can start any day “: How a 98-year-old woman inspired Anand Mahindra

Most startup stories involve sleek glass offices and high-stakes pitches. But Prabhavati Nani’s “headquarters” is a sunlit kitchen in Ahmedabad. Her journey didn’t start with a business plan; it started with a heavy silence and a lifetime of recipes.At 90-something, she’s become a viral sensation, even earning a heartfelt shout-out from Anand Mahindra on X….

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