When Vicky Singh Tomkyal ties a pillow to a cylinder to build strength for kicking in a professional ring, he focuses not on drawbacks but on chasing his dream of MMA. During the day, the young athlete adheres to rigorous training with stringent discipline and a strict diet. As the sun sets, he dons a…
Stories of travellers exploring three countries in one trip are going viral these days on social media. And most of you are wondering how they are doing it? Imagine standing in one spot and taking just a few steps and boom, you have entered a new country. Across the globe, there are fascinating border points…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s hairstyle during 2014 FIFA World Cup (Image Credit: Instagram/ @libraries) Cristiano Ronaldo‘s goals have made headlines for years, but one of the most memorable moments of his 2014 FIFA World Cup campaign had nothing to do with football. Instead, it was a simple zig-zag shaved into his hair that caught everyone’s attention. While…
A familiar face, a crowded mall, and a few minutes of confusion were enough to create one of the internet’s latest viral moments. A social media creator known for looking like Virat Kohli walked into a mall as part of a planned prank, and the response was almost instant. Shoppers gathered around him, phones came…
Whether it’s applying a kala tika to a newborn, tying a lemon and green chillies to a new vehicle, or quietly celebrating a personal achievement, many people follow traditions they believe help protect them from nazar. Across India and in many other cultures, these practices have been passed down through generations and continue to be…
A traditional Kanjivaram saree is rarely seen as a contemporary art canvas. But according to publicly available exhibition material and artist accounts, Delhi-based contemporary artist Abhay Sehgal was invited to create a site-specific work for the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. Museums are seen as places where history is carefully preserved. Yet the most…
Matheo is a Spanish and French variation of Matthew and shares the meaning “Gift of God.” The name symbolises thankfulness, divine love and the happiness that accompanies a child’s arrival. It reflects the belief that every child is a treasured blessing whose life is a special gift. Names that mean “gift of God” carry a…
School leave applications are usually short, formal, and straight to the point. But one student’s letter has completely changed that image, leaving thousands of people on social media laughing out loud. A teacher recently shared a leave application written by a student named Badal, and it quickly went viral. Instead of following the usual format,…
The world of video gaming faces tremendous risks and concerns from enthusiasts, as the hike in prices is expected. While the prices of current-gen consoles are skyrocketing in the market, reports of a potential spike in retail prices of PS6 due to a significant increase in manufacturing costs are surfacing. Despite the speculations, the official…
Situated within the historic Alfred Park (Chandra Shekhar Azad Park), Allahabad Public Library is one of northern India’s oldest public libraries. Its impressive Gothic architecture and extensive collection of books, newspapers and government publications make it a significant cultural landmark of India. These ancient libraries not only preserved but kept intact the literary and intellectual…