Electric kettles are a common appliance in many Indian households and offices, used regularly to boil water for tea, coffee, or cooking purposes. With frequent usage, minerals present in water—especially calcium and magnesium—tend to accumulate inside the kettle over time, forming a white or chalky deposit known as limescale. This build-up can affect the performance and longevity of the appliance if not cleaned at...

Author Jung Chang reveals how Wild Swans chronicled three generations, exposing hidden China stories, family struggles, women’s lives, and emotional truths that reshaped global understanding. She says China has grown restrictive again, blocking her return, while stressing writers must remain fair, research-driven, and emotionally honest when documenting lived history today.