"Extensive participation of youth is crucial to make the anti-polythene initiatives a success," she said while addressing a certificate giving ceremony to the volunteers involved in the campaign ...

Although Bangladesh became the first country in the world to announce a complete ban on the use of polythene bags in 2002, strict enforcement of the much-lauded initiative has only started taking ...

To get an idea of what to expect, Business Insider asked interior designers about the big home-decor trends they believe will be popular in 2025. Here's what they had to say. Brown is on track to ...

Since pricey West Elm and Arhaus decor that my heart yearns for is out of my budget, I’ve taken to Walmart’s moody winter home collection to find the pieces that will elevate my small space ...

But it wasn’t always this way. English Heritage says, “The theory that it’s bad luck to leave decorations up beyond Twelfth Night (around 6 January) is a modern take on the tradition ...

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Offer flowers, incense, sandalwood, sweets, fruits, and betel leaves to the deity. Prepare Modaks, Ganesha’s favorite sweet, as an offering. Chant mantras such as "Om Siddhivinayakaya Namah" or ...

Evergreens like fir, holly, ivy, and mistletoe that thrived in winter despite the darkness and the cold were favourite decorations for the Christmas season. Illustration by Birket Foster for the ...

Vinayaka Chaturthi is observed every month in the Hindu calendar, with the most significant celebration taking place in the month of Bhadrapada, known as Ganesha Chaturthi. This festival marks the ...

Sometimes things have to get worse before the spark for change comes. I once met a sweet old couple in west Texas who still felt sore at Jimmy Carter. His crime? Enforcing the 55mp/h (88km/h ...

When to take down Christmas decorations is a common debate, with some taking them down on Boxing Day, and others waiting until the New Year. For some, removing the decorations is a sign of a fresh ...