5 elite localities in Chandigarh powering its luxury property boom

Sector 11 is an elite residential locality preferred by top government executives, academicians, and army officers. The proximity to leading colleges and the good transportation network make this locality more attractive. There are a combination of bungalows and apartments here, and the prices of real estate are quite high owing to the fact that this…

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Art quote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci: “A painter should begin every canvas with a wash of black, because all things in nature are dark except where exposed by the light”

Some words stay in our minds because they feel true even when we hear them outside their original meaning. Leonardo da Vinci’s quote about beginning to paint a canvas with black is one of those sayings. It speaks about the way we see the world, not just the way we paint it. At first, the…

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Inside the “Snake Village of India”; a traveller’s guide to this mysterious place of venomous cobras

Snakes are among one of the most feared and unfriendly creatures on Earth. But deep in the heart of Maharashtra’s Solapur district lies a village where we get to see an unimaginable friendship between two extremely opposite species, humans and snakes. Any first-time visitor would be shocked. This is Shetphal, also famous as the “Snake…

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What travellers can do to save money on the road

In a recent update, petrol and diesel prices in India have increased by around ₹3 per litre across the country on May 15. As per several media reports and TOI, in Delhi, petrol now costs ₹97.77 per litre, while the price of diesel has reached ₹99.67 per litre. Indian travellers are once again feeling the…

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Vijay’s ‘Chief Minister Style’ is going viral

Move over movie-inspired fashion trends, because Vijay has now seemingly turned Chief Minister dressing into Tamil Nadu’s newest style obsession.The actor-turned-politician, who recently stepped into office as Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister, is not just making headlines for politics anymore. His sharply tailored black blazer, crisp white shirt, and clean formal look are suddenly everywhere online…

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Your purpose lies in your actions

Today’s world often measures success through salaries, followers, grades, or public recognition. Many people spend their lives searching for one big answer to a simple question: What is my purpose? Some look for it in achievements, while others wait for the “perfect moment” to discover it. But the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita has a…

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Student who scored 99.2% in class 10th shares 5 practical study tips

Photo credits: Instagram/@only_insanvity Scoring big in exams is often associated with endless study hours, and “giving up everything else in life.” However, some toppers prove that success does not always come from studying day and night, instead it comes from smart preparation and maintaining a balance. Class 10th student Sanvi Ladha proved this by scoring…

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Don’t let your happiness depend on something…

Image Credit: Getty Images Clive Staples Lewis, popularly known as C.S. Lewis, was a renowned British writer, scholar, and thinker of the 20th century. Born in 1898, he is best remembered for his imaginative works such as The Chronicles of Narnia, as well as his profound writings on philosophy, faith, and human nature. Lewis was…

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“When you marry a monkey for his wealth, the money goes but the monkey remains.”

African proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Some proverbs sound funny at first and serious a few seconds later. This African proverb does exactly that.The image inside the line is almost impossible to ignore. It sounds playful, even harsh. Yet underneath the humour sits a surprisingly sharp observation about relationships, materialism, and human choices.That is…

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No CCTV, no librarian – This Nagaland village lets anyone borrow books freely: Lessons for cities and communities

Nagaland greets you with hills that fold into mist, villages that keep time with the seasons, and a hospitality that feels like a quiet promise: stay awhile, and you will be seen. Beyond its festivals and woven shawls, one of the state’s quieter wonders is a culture of trust – so strong in some villages…

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