Life & style

For tourists, the idea of travel is often sold as a collection of picture-perfect beaches, luxury resorts, and Instagram-worthy moments. But for ardent travellers, who have travelled enough, seen enough, they know that the most memorable journeys are rarely planned. The real journey begins when flights are delayed, trains are unexpectedly cancelled, storms and rains … Read more

Sharmila continued to perform consistently and emerged as a national-level shot putter. She participated in the Fazza International Para Athletics Championship in Dubai where she won the gold medal in shot put and the bronze medal in discus. Sharmila Dhankar created history by becoming the first-ever para-athletics gold medalist from India at the Commonwealth Games. … Read more

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 … Read more

Shravan Maas, a sacred Hindu month dedicated to Lord Shiva, begins soon. Devotees prepare for fasting, chanting, and temple visits during this period. Rituals like Rudrabhishek and Mahamrityunjaya Jaap offer spiritual benefits and healing. Offering Bilva leaves and observing Shravan Monday fasts connect devotees to Shiva’s energy. Daily meditation and complete surrender are emphasized for … Read more

Quote of the Day by Confucius Confucius is one of the most famous and impactful thinkers in history. His teachings have shaped the cultures, governments, educational systems, and moral values of China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and many other parts of Asia. His ideas still inspire people today who seek wisdom about relationships, leadership, learning and … Read more

Few household pests are as unwelcome or as hard to get rid of completely as cockroaches. They turn up in kitchens, bathrooms, and storage spaces across Indian homes, drawn in by the promise of food, warmth, and moisture, and once they settle in, clearing them out can feel like an uphill battle. Many people would … Read more

In the 1930s, schools across the United States used buses that looked very different from one another. Some were blue, others were green, red, or even plain wooden vehicles. There was no standard colour, which often made them less noticeable on busy roads. In 1939, education expert Dr. Frank W. Cyr organized a conference to … Read more

One of the most inspiring aspects of Lord Hanuman’s life is that he always used his strength for the welfare of others. His actions were guided by compassion, responsibility, and selfless service rather than personal gain. It is a gentle reminder that our abilities, whatever they may be, have the greatest value when they are … Read more

The same words can lead to very different conclusions depending on how they are understood. A comment intended as humour may be taken as criticism, while a simple gesture can be interpreted in several ways by different people. This ability to assign meaning is central to communication, yet it also explains why misunderstandings occur so … Read more

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 … Read more