South Korean meals approach balance from a completely different perspective. Instead of relying on one cooling side, the table is filled with multiple small dishes collectively called banchan. These may include kimchi, seasoned bean sprouts, spinach, soy-braised potatoes, pickled radish, lotus root or stir-fried anchovies.Each dish contributes something unique. Some are spicy, others mildly sweet,…
Yucca brings a completely different, more architectural energy to a balcony, with its stiff, sword-shaped leaves radiating outward from a thick, woody stem that can grow to impressive heights over the years. It’s an excellent choice for balconies that get strong, direct sun, since it’s naturally adapted to dry, arid conditions and would rather be…
When Steve Jobs said, “Coming back to America was, for me, much more of a cultural shock than going to India,” he wasn’t talking about cultural attractions, UNESCO monuments or tiger reserves. He made this remark years after his life-changing trip to India and he was describing how travel can quietly rewrite the way we…
Every generation believes it understands love better than the one before it. Children often mistake questions for interference, rules for control, and repeated phone calls for unnecessary monitoring. Parents, on the other hand, often struggle to explain why they do what they do. Their love is not always expressed through words. More often, it appears…
Photo: Instragram/@mirabai_chanu When star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won India its first gold medal at the Commonwealth games, she remembered the voice that always motivated her. While some remember criticism and some remember instructions, for the three-time Commonwealth Games champion, that voice belonged to her mother.Moments after her historic win in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event…
One of the most unsettling moments for any parent is catching their child telling a lie. Whether it is denying they ate the last biscuit despite the crumbs on their face or insisting homework was never assigned, many parents immediately wonder if something has gone wrong. But child psychologists say that, in most cases, lying…
Rivers have long symbolised life, renewal, strength and continuity across cultures. Many of the world’s most famous rivers have also inspired timeless baby names that carry deep historical, spiritual and cultural significance. From India’s sacred rivers to iconic waterways in Europe and Africa, these names are meaningful, elegant and connected to nature. Here are 10…
Unlike most colleagues who prepare lunches to share with each other and often enjoy a big group lunch, airline pilots have more of a lonely work life. They never eat the same meal and never at the same time. And the reason behind this is more unsettling than the simple reason of responsibility.Every commercial aircraft…
For years, overnight train journeys in India have been associated with white sheets, dark blankets, narrow berths and the rhythmic sound of wheels through the night. But the upcoming Mumbai–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper is promising everything opposite. An experience that looks closer to a boutique hotel than a conventional train and this video is proof….
Don’t throw away snake plant leaves; Here’s why gardeners bury them in other pots Snake plants have earned a reputation as nearly impossible to kill, thriving on neglect and forgiving almost every mistake a beginner gardener can make. So when a leaf gets damaged, snaps off while repotting, or simply grows too long and needs…
Every child has dreamed of jumping into a mall fountain at least once. For most of us, that dream stayed a dream. But for a young boy named Adbhut Anand, it became real. He was at Phoenix Citadel Mall in Indore, attending an event as a special VIP guest along with his father and sister….
The Aquaman of Jodhpur/Instagram An old man, almost in his 80s, sits by forgotten stepwells of Jodhpur. Someone throws a plastic bag and he immediately picks it up, throwing it in a dustbin far away from the stepwells. Most travellers arrive in Jodhpur, the Blue City of Rajasthan, with a bucket list. It generally includes…
