Taking more short holidays may make you happier For many travellers, the dream holiday means a two-week international trip planned months in advance. However, as per psychologists and behavioural scientists, if you are chasing lasting happiness rather than simply ticking destinations off a bucket list, several shorter holidays spread throughout the year may offer greater…
Software developer with 20 years’ experience says he couldn’t land a single job in 12 months; his post strikes a chord The pressure of today’s job market is showing up not just in hiring numbers but also in the stories people are sharing online. More professionals are speaking openly about long job searches, repeated rejections,…
Most of us think a lighter life means owning fewer things, taking more holidays, or somehow becoming less busy. But often, the real weight has nothing to do with our schedules or wardrobes. It is the invisible stuff we carry around every day: old disappointments, other people’s expectations, guilt, resentment, and the constant pressure to…
Long-haul flights can last anywhere from 10 to 18 hours, requiring flight attendants to remain alert while managing passenger safety, serving meals and handling emergencies. They’re expected to stay sharp and attentive through the entire journey, looking after passenger safety, running meal service and standing ready for anything unexpected. Passengers watch crew members move through…
Son tricks father into shoe store, surprises him with first earnings A simple family moment is making people pause on social media. While many creators dream of buying something for themselves after receiving their first earnings, one Mumbai content creator chose to do something different. He used his first income from content creation to buy…
Doctor reveals why she walked away from Mumbai for a small-town job The idea of success has long been linked with cities like Mumbai, where people move to build careers and chase bigger opportunities. But now, a different kind of conversation is finding space on social media. Instead of asking where people work, many are…
A cabinet door that once glided smoothly starts sticking, and a once glossy tabletop turns hazy and dull. This is not random bad luck; it comes down to one factor: the humidity in the air. Wood behaves like a living material even after it has been shaped into furniture, absorbing moisture from the surrounding air…
AI representation: ChatGPT “Mumma, look at my drawing!” “One minute, beta.” “Papa, can I tell you something?” “Just let me finish this message.”If any of that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In most homes today, it isn’t just the kids who are glued to a screen. Parents are too. Replying to a work message on…
Mohamed Zeeshan, an Indian-origin man who moved to the United States after being attracted to its ‘values’ has now said he ‘wouldn’t do it today’ on an H-1B visa. The 32-year-old was born in Indonesia to Indian parents and moved back to India at the age of 7.“In Indonesia, everyone knew me as the Indian…
Warikoo ends his thread with something that deserves to be said as clearly as possible. This is not a thread against parents. Our parents had hard, demanding lives. Survival was the priority. Life did not offer them many options. Their perspective was shaped by a world that looked completely different from the one we inherited….
Parenting often feels like a never-ending cycle of reminders. Finish your homework. Put your shoes away. Don’t hit your sibling. Turn off the screen. By the end of the day, many parents realise they’ve spent far more time correcting their child than connecting with them. That’s where the 5:1 parenting rule comes in, a simple…
Want a lush garden this monsoon? Along with cooler temperatures, the monsoon season provides all necessary conditions for gardening as the air humidity is high and there is plenty of rain and moisture in the soil. In such circumstances, most plants grow quite rapidly during the season and do not require daily care from their…
