Life & Style

Charles Bukowski (Image: Wikipedia) Some quotes arrive gently. They encourage people, offer comfort and leave readers feeling slightly better than before. Then some quotes almost poke people in the shoulder. They sound sharp, slightly uncomfortable and perhaps a little cynical too. This quote by Charles Bukowski belongs somewhere in that second category.The first reaction many…

Meghan Markle’s fitness approach combines yoga, strength training, mindful eating, and emotional wellness. There is something refreshing about the way Meghan Markle talks about fitness. It never sounds extreme, punishing, or obsessed with chasing perfection. Instead, her approach feels grounded in energy, movement, balance, and emotional well-being. Over the years, Meghan has openly shared pieces…

Sparrows are among the most familiar and loved birds in the world. They are small, a powerhouse of energy, and social creatures that are often seen hopping around gardens, houses, parks, and fields. They actually include several different species with unique appearances, behaviours, and habitats. These species are highly adaptable and can survive in various…

Chinese proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Some proverbs sound timeless immediately. Others feel a little awkward when read through modern eyes. This Chinese proverb probably belongs to the second category because the first reaction many people have is often surprise.“The woman who tells her age is either too young to have anything to lose…

This small glass‑block micro house in Ho Chi Minh City uses glass blocks to admit daylight while preserving privacy. Being designed for urban life, it shows the ways of using the glass architectural style in tiny areas. The house provides natural ventilation, decreases energy consumption and creates comfortable living conditions. Such glass houses illustrate how…

Not every baby product is as safe as it appears. Many everyday items parents unknowingly use on their child may expose children to harmful chemicals and irritants. Experts repeatedly emphasise that parents need to be extra cautious about what they use around them. Highlighting this, a Hyderabad-based Oncologist Dr Arrjun Sankaran, recently shared a list…

We have all been there. You are staring blankly at a laptop screen that keeps spitting out endless emails, or maybe you are looking at a syllabus that resembles a mountain. The friction is incredibly real right now. Juggling a chaotic, always-on work-from-home life while simultaneously trying to figure out your actual long-term career path?…

Snake Canyon is unique in many senses. It is not like any ordinary hiking trail but perfectly combines swimming, trekking and sliding, making it an all-in-one adventure site. The canyon also features narrow passages where adventure seekers often squeeze their way between towering rock walls rising nearly 40 metres up. It’s the much-needed adrenaline rush…

Sigmund Freud’s wise words flip the common myth about creativity on its head. Most people believe inspiration is like lightning that strikes suddenly, unpredictably, and you have to be ready to catch it. Freud disagreed. He believed inspiration is something you meet through action, not passive waiting. “Going halfway” doesn’t mean forcing yourself to produce…

Children do need discipline. They do need structure, routine and expectations. But they also need encouragement that is specific, steady and believable. A child who is struggling benefits more from hearing, “Let’s figure out what is making this difficult,” than “Study harder.” That small change shifts the conversation from blame to support. It tells the…

People often tie their happiness to expectations and immediate results. The world today is driven by readily available facilities, like getting instant house help through online platforms, gig workers delivering deliverables just in time, and so on! Hence, we often expect immediate success in our careers, appreciation from others, quick results from hard work, and…

A beautiful family moment is winning hearts online and proving once again that the most shared stories are often the most personal ones. A video circulating on social media has drawn attention for showing an 84-year-old grandmother taking her first flight, with her grandson documenting the journey. A family video that quietly went viral The…