If you’re a student standing in the middle of summer vacation, stop scrolling social media to inflate your head with insecurities. Why not spend your vacation in productive ways and upgrade yourself to a better perky, brainy version? Let your classmates be amazed when school begins again. So here’s the list of productive activities to dive into. Learn Martial Art We’re living in a brutal world that tirelessly rains dangers and violence. So, it’s very important to learn self-defence. From Kalaripayattu to Karate, there are many martial art forms that will immensely help you if you’re met with any uncertain danger. Apart from self defence, martial arts come with a plethora of health benefits like improving flexibility, reflexes, enhancing cardiovascular health etc. Learn a New Language Why not teach yourself a new language? With the mushrooming of apps and techs, it has become smooth as butter to swallow any language. Indulge in reading books, watching movies and listening to songs in that target language to make it interestingly engaging. You can even practise by connecting native people through social media. Finally, don’t forget to open your eyes wide to the media for a better view of their culture. Join a Book Club Invest some time in drowning yourself in the world of words. If you’re someone who’s looking forward to flourishing your reading habit, what could be more helpful than joining a book club? Devouring the same books and discussing with book lovers like you will surely make you feel better than any therapy session. Attend Workshops Are you someone who enjoys splashing colours on canvas to sparkle your imagination into reality? Or someone who loves dancing and prancing to the rhythm of music? Whatever is your hobby, find out workshops that will help you boost your skills. You’ll never regret spending the money for attending workshops to learn something you love. Explore New Places Exploring new places will also let you discover yourself. You’ll get to know your strengths, and it helps you overcome challenges. Apart from discovering oneself, what could be more interesting than travelling to unravel the rich past history of our country? So pack your bag and dive into the world of your brave ancestors by visiting museums, forts and places packed with culture and historical significance. Let people go open-mouthed to see the depth of your knowledge.

Do you believe that plants always prefer silence? Have you ever noticed their response to nature when you walk in a garden or amidst the first? You can definitely experience the reaction to specific environmental changes.  How do they behave when they are stressed due to environmental impacts? Will they cry and respond like us?  Recent studies have unveiled a captivating aspect of plant behaviour. Did you know that plants emit sounds beyond our hearing range when they’re stressed? In fact, scientists have managed to capture these ultrasonic frequencies. This revelation could potentially transform our knowledge of plant communication, a phenomenon that’s as intriguing as it is fascinating.  The sounds made by the plants are clear evidence of acoustic interactions because scientific studies say that, though the sound is not audible to the human ears, certain animals can hear it.  “Plants interact with insects and other animals all the time, and many of these organisms use sound for communication, so it would be very suboptimal for plants to not use sound at all,” says Lilach Hadany, an evolutionary biologist.  A Few Fascinating  Plant- Facts

Are you a passionate plant lover who dreams of a lush indoor garden? You’ve probably filled your space with beautiful plants from the nursery. Still, your busy lifestyle often leaves you struggling to keep them alive. The disappointment of seeing your plants wilt is all too familiar, isn’t it? There is a saying that plants are like children; if you want to see them happy, you must provide them with the best possible care. Unfortunately, your busy schedule and job demands may make this more challenging. But don’t worry, we have a solution for you. Choose these low-maintenance plants from our exclusive list and create a beautiful garden in your home.  Aloe Vera If you want to choose the most forgiving plant from the list, we suggest a small and cute aloe vera plant. Yes, aloe is the ideal plant for those who do not have time to water the plants in the garden. Moreover, aloe vera doesn’t like regular watering, so a little neglect is perfect if you keep them in bright, indirect sunlight! ZZ Plant ZZ plants are always the beginner gardener’s favourite. Let’s see how. ZZ plants are ideal for both indoor and outdoor gardening. They are lovely if grown in pots and give abundant greenery to the corner where they are placed. ZZ plants don’t need regular watering and can thrive in low light, too. Among the available green and black varieties, choose your favourite one and decorate the kitchen corner or your living room.  Snake Plant The snake plant, known as  ‘mother-in-law’s tongue,’ has long, variegated, thick leaves. It grows bushy in big and small pots and on the ground, too. If you forget to water them for days, don’t worry; they can survive many days without water! If you have a snake plant in your house, you can plan your travels without worrying about your indoor garden! The only requirement is to keep the plant in low to medium sunlight.  Spider Plant Get a beautiful hanging basket and place your spider plant in it. Hang the pot in front of the window or in the balcony garden and enjoy your reading time with the bushy and beautiful spider plants. Spider plants are the ideal choice for any beginner in gardening. They thrive well in low but indirect sunlight and with limited water availability.  Pothos Pothos, or money plant, is known for its abundant forgiveness. Don’t worry if you neglect your pothos for days; they will survive without any issues. When you get time, give it a little care and love. It will be happy. The money plant can survive even in the water, so place it in a transparent glass jar near the window. That is enough. Remember to embellish your indoor and balcony garden with beautiful money plants, from variegated golden varieties to attracting lemon pothos and velvet pothos.  So, what are you waiting for? Choose these plants, set up a plant corner, and enjoy your quiet time there.