Life & Fitness

Quote of the day Leo Tolstoy (Image: Wikipedia) Love and grief have always been closely related in human life. Those who love deeply will often feel more deeply when faced with loss, heartbreak, separation or disappointment. Russian writer and philosopher Leo Tolstoy explored this emotional truth in one of his most moving quotes: “Only people…

At 4:30 a.m., somewhere between Sri Lanka and India, the sea was pitch-black.The only thing visible ahead was a blinking light in the distance.Around them was nothing except dark water and silence.Every few strokes, something brushed past their bodies in the water. At one point, flying fish began colliding with them in the dark. They…

Cooking from scratch shouldn’t mean standing for hours, especially in busy homes where we juggle work, kids, and heat. The trendy “sit and cook” ideas let you prep meals while seated, which helps save energy. Perfect for modern-day kitchens, these hacks use low stools, high counters, or clever tools to keep things comfy. They don’t…

Parents of deeply confident children often place greater importance on character than image.They don’t want their children to be the prettiest or most impressive in the room, instead they value inner qualities such as kindness, empathy, courage, honesty. When children grow up with such thoughts, they realize that their worth is defined by who they…

Once the body is steady, the next step is to trust your gut. Sachin speaks of “following your instincts,” a statement that sounds effortless until you’re in the middle of a high‑stakes moment. Our instincts aren’t just random hunches; they’re the quiet sum of everything we’ve learned, practiced, and experienced. They’re the brain’s fast‑lane route…

Long before the AI-image trend became famous, Studio Ghibli had already been spreading its magic. There’s something so compelling about the Ghibli films, that they stay within its fans’ hearts long after the credits roll. The films, created by legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki and the world of Studio Ghibli, are soft yet powerful, and imaginative…

Hung curd may be the most familiar item on this list, but it still does not get the attention it deserves. Made simply by straining regular curd through a muslin cloth, hung curd becomes thick, creamy, and versatile. Many Indian households already use it for kebabs or sandwich spreads without thinking of it as a…

May 9, 2026 is going to be a historical day in Indian politics. In a recent update, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the swearing-in ceremony of West Bengal’s first BJP-led government at Kolkata’s iconic Brigade Parade Ground. The city is all set to welcome its new CM by getting ready for one of its…

Long before he became one of India’s most dangerous finishers, Suryakumar Yadav was a regular college boy in Mumbai. Born on September 14, 1990, he grew up in a close‑knit family and began his first‑class cricket journey in the 2010–11 Ranji season. A few years later, in 2011, he entered the IPL with Mumbai Indians…

Stepping onto the vintage quads and vaulted halls of the world’s oldest universities feels like time travel, stone walls that have seen kings, civilisations, and Nobel dreams still buzz with today’s students. These campuses aren’t just schools; they’re living legends, combining Gothic grandeur with modern hustle. One can be totally spellbound by this architecture, often…