Author: Deshwale Editorial Desk

Air purifiers are increasingly becoming a part of everyday life, especially in cities where dust, traffic and changing weather conditions can affect indoor air quality. Keeping this growing need in mind, XECH Technologies has launched XECH Atmos, a compact air purifier priced at ₹2,999 and designed specifically for smaller indoor spaces. The new purifier is designed for rooms of up to 175 sq. ft., making it suitable for bedrooms, living rooms, kids’ rooms, study areas, home offices, cabins and even personal workspaces. XECH says Atmos has been developed with the idea of making air purification more accessible to Indian households.…

If you are wondering what to watch on OTT this week, there is no shortage of options. From mystery and crime to family relationships, friendship and ambition, the latest releases bring together very different stories for different kinds of viewers. Among the titles creating interest are Missing Mahila, Chumbak, Part-Timers, Bandar and Babita Singh Reporting. Each takes a different route, but all five promise stories that can keep audiences engaged. Missing Mahila: When Trust Begins to Crack Featuring Mitra Gadhvi and Esha Kansara, Missing Mahila revolves around questions of marriage, trust and identity. The story follows Bhavesh as he begins…

India’s bartending scene has found its first Grand Gold Maestro. Yumit Kumar of The First Floor, Delhi, has won the top title at the inaugural Bar Maestro, a nationwide bartending competition by ABD Maestro, in association with Tulleeho Beverage Academy. The competition concluded at the International Food & Beverage Exhibition (IFBE) in Mumbai, where 16 of India’s leading bartenders came together for the Grand Finale. What followed was an evening filled with creativity, technique and some seriously inventive cocktails. The final challenge was anything but ordinary. Each bartender had to create an original cocktail inspired by the five elements of…

Mumbai (Anil Bedag): Devgn CineX is stepping up its expansion plans across South India, marking a significant milestone in its journey to build a strong pan-India cinema exhibition network. The company is set to launch an 11-screen megaplex in Bengaluru and a seven-screen property in Hyderabad by the end of the year, adding a total of 18 new screens to its growing portfolio. The expansion comes at a time when the Indian cinema exhibition industry is undergoing a major transformation. Audiences are increasingly seeking experiences that go beyond traditional movie screenings, with premium amenities, entertainment options and personalised services becoming important…

For Indian travellers planning a summer escape, Europe continues to offer an irresistible mix of history, culture, cuisine and scenic beauty. While popular destinations such as Paris, Rome and Venice remain firm favourites, multi-city travel is becoming an increasingly appealing way to experience more of the continent in a single holiday. A European itinerary can bring together iconic landmarks and distinctive local experiences. Paris charms visitors with its art, architecture and celebrated culinary scene, while Rome offers centuries of history alongside its vibrant contemporary culture. Venice, with its canals and timeless character, provides a travel experience unlike any other. Milan…

There are some things sitting in our kitchen that we use so often, we almost stop noticing them. Hing is one of them. A tiny pinch goes into dal, kadhi, sabzi or tadka, and suddenly the whole kitchen smells different. But have you ever wondered what hing actually is? Here is the first surprise. Hing does not come from a seed or a leaf. It comes from the underground part of a plant. WHERE DOES REAL HING COME FROM? Hing, also called heeng or asafoetida, comes from several species of the Ferula plant, which belongs to the celery family. The…

Most government officers never become famous. People don’t expect them to. They just expect an officer to do the job, follow the rules, and act when something is wrong. That’s exactly why Tukaram Mundhe stands out. Since taking charge as Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration Commissioner in May 2026, his officers have carried out more than 3,000 inspections across the state. They have walked into restaurants, street food stalls, and big food chains alike. What they found was often basic and troubling: dirty kitchens, pests, expired stock and poor storage. When the Rules Apply to Everyone Even large brands were…

When we think of Raksha Bandhan, the first picture that usually comes to mind is a sister tying a rakhi on her brother’s wrist. But cross the border into Nepal, and the story of brother-sister love becomes even more interesting. Here, this bond gets celebrated in more than one way and on more than one festival. In Nepal, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on Janai Purnima, the full moon day that also has deep religious and cultural importance. Sisters tie a sacred thread, often called rakhi, around their brothers’ wrists and pray for their well-being. Brothers, in return, offer gifts and…

राखी के दिन एक चीज हर घर में कॉमन होती है, थाली में मिठाई का डिब्बा। लेकिन अगर आप ध्यान से देखें तो यह डिब्बा हर राज्य में अलग निकलता है। दिल्ली के किसी घर की राखी की थाली अगर कोलकाता या कोच्चि के घर से मिला दी जाए, तो शक्ल-सूरत बिल्कुल अलग दिखेगी। असल में मिठाई सिर्फ स्वाद नहीं, बल्कि हर क्षेत्र की अपनी पहचान है, और राखी इस पहचान को थाली में सजाकर सामने ले आती है। उत्तर भारत से शुरू करें तो सबसे पहला नाम दिमाग में आता है काजू कतली और बेसन के लड्डू का। राजस्थान…

हर साल श्रावण पूर्णिमा आते ही वही तीन कहानियां दोबारा घूमने लगती हैं। कृष्ण-द्रौपदी का किस्सा, रानी कर्णावती और हुमायूं का प्रसंग, और राखी को लेकर तरह-तरह के दावे। मुश्किल यह है कि ज्यादातर लोग इन तीनों को एक ही तराजू में तौल देते हैं, यानी “इतिहास” मानकर आगे बढ़ जाते हैं। जबकि असलियत में इनमें से हर कहानी की अपनी अलग जमीन है, कोई पौराणिक है, कोई लोककथा, और कोई ऐसी जिस पर इतिहासकार खुद बंटे हुए हैं। शुरुआत करते हैं सबसे पुरानी और सबसे ज्यादा सुनी जाने वाली कहानी से। महाभारत में एक प्रसंग आता है जहां भगवान…