Life & Style

Actor siblings Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem have curated a Mumbai home brimming with personality and warmth. Their artistic abode showcases bold Mughal-inspired floral wallpaper from ceiling to floor, a unique cane chandelier adding a wave-like charm, and vintage trunks ingeniously repurposed as center tables. Playful doodle art cushions further enhance the inviting and eclectic…

Birds are far more intelligent than they are often given credit for. A landmark study by researchers at the University of Washington, published in the peer-reviewed journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, found that American crows can recognise individual human faces and remember them for years, particularly after positive or negative encounters. The study…

Being manipulated in a relationship is not always obvious. In many cases, it does not look like open control or dramatic conflict. Instead, it can show up in subtle ways that leave you confused, drained, and constantly second-guessing yourself. Psychologist Ziad Roumy said in a social media video recently that this is especially common when…

A great family movie should entertain every generation, and anime has no shortage of films that do exactly that. From magical adventures and heartwarming friendships to inspiring coming-of-age stories, these movies combine stunning animation with memorable characters and meaningful themes. Whether your family is already familiar with anime or you’re introducing someone to the genre…

The butcher bird is one of nature’s most bizarre contradictions: a small, beautiful songbird with an elegant voice and a savage feeding habit. It seems harmless at first sight, but underneath that innocent facade is a predator that hunts with deadly accuracy, stores its food in a macabre manner and earns its name in the…

A 1000 kg elephant seal named Neil has become an unlikely internet sensation on Australia’s southern coast. Known for his ‘troublemaker’ antics like blocking roads and damaging property, Neil’s behavior is actually normal for his age as he practices for mating rituals. While his online fame is soaring, officials urge the public to maintain distance,…

American painter Edward Hopper believed art transcends words, capturing feelings that language fails to convey. His quiet, evocative scenes, like those in ‘Nighthawks,’ illustrate this. In our era of constant explanation, Hopper’s message reminds us that some profound experiences, whether in art or life, are best felt rather than articulated. True beauty often lies in…

True connection transcends spoken words, according to spiritual teacher Ram Dass. He highlights that the deepest understanding often arises from shared silences and presence, not just dialogue. While words facilitate daily interaction, they can also distract from genuine human connection. This profound insight remains relevant today, reminding us that meaningful moments often occur in quiet…

It is hard to believe that half the year is already behind us. January probably feels like it happened yesterday, yet here we are in July, wondering where the time went. Some resolutions may have stuck. Others may have quietly disappeared somewhere between work, responsibilities, and everyday life. The good news is that personal growth…

Before you fill out that adoption form based purely on how cute a puppy looks, you need to step back and audit your actual lifestyle. A blunt truth: There are no bad family breeds on this list, but there are plenty of bad lifestyle matches. To keep yourself grounded, think through these core realities:1. The…

Meet the families choosing homeschooling and other alternative to educate their children For Pune resident Shivani Bansal’s 4-year-old daughter, a typical morning routine doesn’t include putting on a school uniform. The IT professional hopes that the routine will remain the same for the next 12 years or so. This is because Shivani and her husband…

A short video from Dubai is giving social media users a glimpse of a quiet moment that many say speaks for itself. Instead of rushing through the road, a Defender is seen stopping and waiting as a family of peacocks, including their chicks, crosses comfortably. The clip has now gone viral, with many people praising…