Lifestyle

New Delhi [India], July 18: Successful wheat cultivation depends on precision at every stage—from selecting the right sowing window and preparing fertile soil to managing irrigation, nutrition, harvesting and market timing. Each decision can influence crop quality, yield and profitability. Let’s discuss some important factors that can help farmers achieve better results. Quick Facts: Sow wheat between late October and mid-November for better yield. Well-drained loamy or clay-loam soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0 is best for wheat cultivation in India. Water for 20 to 25 days without fail. The crown root initiation (CRI) stage is the most…

The initiative will provide career-readiness training covering international hiring practices, résumé building, professional branding, outreach, and salary negotiation. New Delhi [India], July 18: Career educator and growth leader Shikkhar Suri has launched a nationwide initiative aimed at preparing 10,000 Indian professionals for global remote career opportunities. The initiative aims to help working professionals, students, freelancers, and entrepreneurs become better prepared for legitimate international remote career opportunities while continuing to live in India. Participants will receive structured guidance on global recruitment practices, résumé development, professional branding, job-search strategies, direct outreach, virtual interviews, and salary negotiation. The programme will also use practical…

L To R – PK Basu, Chandini Jaswal, Moderator, Prof Prabhu Mohapatra, Divya Bhatia and Colin Gonsalves New Delhi [India], July 18:  India’s evolving relationship with the United Kingdom should be understood not only through the lens of trade and diplomacy, but through a deeper reckoning with the countries’ shared colonial history and its lasting legacy. That was the central thread running through Terms of Trade: India, Britain, and the Long Shadow of Empire, a public dialogue convened by Urzu Media at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi — a conversation that culminated in a call to establish a National Day…

New Delhi [India], July 17: The inaugural Iconic Gold Streaming Awards 2026 part of the established Iconic Gold Awards concluded on a spectacular note, celebrating the finest achievements across OTT films, web series, television, fashion, lifestyle, fitness, and digital entertainment. Presented by Piyush Jaiiswaal and Meghashrey NGO, the star-studded evening brought together some of the biggest names from the entertainment industry to honour exceptional storytelling and outstanding performances. Here is the Complete winners list of the Iconic Gold Streaming Awards 2026 Prakash JhaBest Director Web SeriesSankalp Neeraj PathakBest Director (Popular) Web SeriesInspector Avinash 2 Randeep HoodaBest Actor – Web Series…

New Delhi [India], July 17: Fashion is in a different mood these days. People are looking for clothes that can help them more than just look good, they are looking for clothing that won’t let them down with regard to comfort or style. It’s more than just head turning. It must be comfortable, flexible, and customized. So yes, wardrobes are getting a real life “reboot.” The buzzed-about fads that disappear overnight? They are under the control of people. Now it is about adding things you add to quickly for just about anything—work, travel, hang out, errands. No more “putting on…

New Delhi [India], July 17: These days, it seems like everyone’s either got their eyes stuck to a screen or is lost in their own pace. Neighbors who’ve lived on the same street for ages might not know each other at all—just a quick nod in passing, if that. But now, something’s shifting. More community-run events are cropping up, and they’re giving people chances to actually meet up, talk, and feel like they belong. Things like neighborhood festivals, street markets, cleanups, pick-up soccer matches, book clubs, cultural nights—you name it. These local gatherings are pulling folks out of their homes…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17: You’ve probably heard it a thousand times: “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” Maybe you’ve tuned it out by now, but honestly, it sticks around for a reason. How you treat yourself bleeds into every corner of your life—and it shows up loudest in your relationships. We All Do It Let’s get real for a second. Almost everyone hopes someone else will patch up the places that hurt. You count on your partner to calm your fears, lean on friends for proof you matter, look for your family’s approval. It’s all about wanting to…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 16: While the Football World Cup 2026 showcases football’s biggest stars on the global stage, sports equipment brand Vector X is turning the spotlight closer to home with ‘Har Game Ke Liye Ready’, a campaign built around the different ways football is lived and experienced across India. The campaign launches with a flagship film and four individual story-led brand films, each inspired by a different football from the Vector X range,  Thunder Pro, Thunder Bolt, League NX and Tristar NX. Together, they explore four worlds that exist within India’s football ecosystem: the local maidan, the training ground,…

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 16: Julie Banerjee Mehta is thrilled to find a storyteller of exceptional insights, relatability and unique compassion in her tete-a-tete with Aritra Sarkar on his riveting new book, Are You Lonesome? It may remind you of the heart-wrenching Elvis Presley hit song, “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” Aritra Sarkar’s latest book, Are You Lonesome?, will most certainly strike a personal chord in you. Or, it may make you think of The Beatles’ number, “Eleanor Rigby,” that goes: “All the lonely people.Where do they all come from?All the lonely peopleWhere do they all belong?” Sarkar’s book will…

New Delhi [India], July 16: Rainy days are perfect for warm drinks, homemade snacks, and cosy meals. Many celebrities, including Shilpa Shetty, Malaika Arora, and Alia Bhatt, often talk about eating fresh, wholesome foods and keeping their meals simple and balanced. One ingredient that fits perfectly into this healthy lifestyle is dried cranberries. They are sweet, slightly tangy, and easy to add to everyday meals. Sprinkle them over oatmeal, yoghurt, or salads, bake them into muffins, or mix them with almonds and walnuts for a quick snack. Other monsoon pantry essentials include rolled oats, mixed nuts, herbal teas, honey, dark chocolate,…