There is nothing quite like the first few heavy downpours of the monsoon season. The air finally cools down, the dust settles, and you can sit by the window with a hot cup of tea or coffee. It feels cozy, until you glance over at your kitchen counter and see a militaristic line of ants…
There’s a reason so many people say they “want to meditate” but never actually begin. Some believe they need complete silence. Others think meditation means sitting cross-legged for an hour with a completely blank mind. Then some try it once, get distracted by a dozen thoughts, and decide they’re simply “not good at it.” The…
Psychologist-approved parenting quote of the day: “For children, play is serious learning. It’s the work of childhood.” Childhood today is more scheduled than ever. Between school, tuition, extracurricular activities, and screen time, many children have little opportunity to simply play. To adults, play often looks like “just having fun.” But what if those carefree moments…
Ivy MeenanPhoto credit: BBC A World War Two veteran has marked an extraordinary milestone, celebrating her 105th birthday with family, friends, fellow residents and visitors from the Royal Air Force. Ivy Meenan’s life has stretched across more than a century of history, but her wartime memories and quiet sense of humour remain as vivid as…
While “whatever” may just mean that the conversation should be continued later, it is also widely perceived as a sign of disrespect, annoyance, and complete disinterest. Both in private and in professional relations, “whatever” may quickly close a conversation and create an unpleasant atmosphere. Instead of using this phrase, it is better to say, “We…
For most performers, an unexpected interruption during a live performance can be every bit as stressful as it sounds. But sometimes, the most unforgettable moments happen when things don’t go exactly as planned or when life itself becomes part of the performance. That’s exactly what happened when Russian rhythmic gymnast Svetlana Putintseva took to the…
Photo: Instagram/ Katrina Kaif Katrina Kaif has mostly been off social media since the birth of her son Vihaan Kaushal on November 7, 2025. She has been enjoying this private, months-long break, embracing motherhood and making the most of her time with her newborn and husband, Vicky Kaushal.Rather than turning early motherhood into a running…
Mumbai is not new to monsoon floods and wildlife sightings after heavy rains. Every year, the capital of Maharashtra transforms into a city of misty lakes, overflowing with waterfalls. But this year, Powai Lake has become the talk of the town.The reason? Mugger crocodile. Social media is full of videos showing the crocodile, following days…
Photo: Instagram/ Katrina Kaif Katrina Kaif has mostly been off social media since the birth of her son Vihaan Kaushal on November 7, 2025. She has been enjoying this private, months-long break, embracing motherhood and making the most of her time with her newborn and husband, Vicky Kaushal.Rather than turning early motherhood into a running…
For years, milk has been hailed as one of the best sources of calcium and considered an important food for health. In the culinary sector, there are many other foods, such as seeds, whole grains, legumes, leafy vegetables, and dried fruits, that have much more calcium in them per 100 grams of serving than milk….