When people think of adorable animals, fish are usually the last creatures that come to mind. But the ocean is home to some surprisingly charming species, with tiny smiling faces, bright colours and quirky features that make them stand out. Some have even become favourites among divers and underwater photographers simply because they look too…
Walk into most kitchens today and butter is one of the first things to go into the refrigerator. Leave it outside for too long, and it quickly turns soft, loses its freshness or spoils. But in a quiet town in Tamil Nadu, people have been making butter for generations that challenges this modern assumption. There…
Growing food at home does not always mean having a big garden. Mushrooms are the latest trend in terrace or indoor farming. They can be cultivated indoors even without having a lot of space, making them an excellent option for beginners, people living in apartments, and gardening enthusiasts in general. As long as there is…
Summer holidays once arrived with a kind of excitement that couldn’t be downloaded. There were no notifications, streaming platforms or endless scrolling to fill long afternoons. Instead, children stepped out of their homes the moment breakfast was over, returning only when the streetlights came on or their mothers called them in for dinner. Across India,…
A Vietnamese nail artist, known as Fullah, has achieved remarkable success in Dubai, earning up to Rs 10 lakh monthly through her intricate 3D nail designs. After starting her own salon, she’s reinvesting profits with plans for expansion and early retirement in her early 50s. Fullah’s disciplined financial habits and strategic investments in Vietnam are…
Pablo Picasso’s timeless wisdom, ‘Inspiration does exist, but it must find you working,’ challenges the notion of waiting for the perfect mood. The renowned artist suggests that creativity flourishes not from passive waiting, but from consistent effort and engagement. This practical advice emphasizes that action often precedes inspiration, a vital lesson for artists and individuals…
Megha’s daughter spent hours watching creators on YouTube. The trips. The gadgets. The follower counts going up in satisfying little jumps. When she announced college was unnecessary because she was going to be an influencer, Megha asked her one question. “How many videos have you made?” The answer was zero. “She loved the idea of…
When moving into a new place or creating an ideal home, choosing a name for a house is one of the crucial steps that many people ignore. While selecting a name for a house reflects your personality and value system and gives a unique identity to your property, many people make mistakes in choosing names….
Responsible use of technology for children is a constant battle for modern parents. While many parents understand the importance of being digitally skilled in the digital age, they are often concerned of how much a child should know before the digital world starts shaping them, because screens are now woven into academics and curriculum. By…
Image Courstesy: Instagram/@alirezapiano95 When Iran scored in the FIFA World Cup 2026, a little boy could not see the goal. But thanks to his father, he could feel it. An Iranian father has touched millions of hearts online after helping his nine-year-old blind son, Alireza, experience World Cup matches through touch. Using a handmade cardboard…
Discover the Himalayan Monal, a dazzling pheasant often called the ‘nine-coloured bird’ for its spectacular iridescent plumage. This national bird of Nepal and state bird of Uttarakhand inhabits high-altitude Himalayan forests. Despite its beauty, its population is declining due to hunting, habitat loss, and climate change, making this mountain jewel increasingly vulnerable. The Himalayas have…
When your stress levels are already elevated, your brain stops accurately measuring the size of a threat, it just responds to the fact that a threat exists. When the brain is pushed beyond its window of tolerance, the rational, thinking part of the brain temporarily loses its ability to check emotional responses. That’s why people…
