Verandahs functioned as a buffer between indoor and outdoor spaces, offering shade and a place for social interaction. These semi-open areas helped regulate temperature and encouraged community living. Today, balconies, sit-outs, and shaded decks are inspired by traditional verandahs, blending comfort with climate-responsive design. The emergence of Indian traditional design elements also indicates an increasing…
Intricate latticed screens — jalis — were everywhere in traditional Indian homes, especially in Rajasthan and across the Mughal-influenced north. They looked beautiful, yes. But they also filtered harsh sunlight into dappled patterns, allowed air to pass through freely, and gave the people inside a view out while limiting the view in. They were privacy…
A Chinese proverb highlights that genuine love makes even simple things like water satisfying, while its absence leaves abundance feeling empty. This enduring wisdom emphasizes that emotional connection and care are more crucial for happiness and fulfillment than material possessions or luxury, a truth often overlooked in modern life. Some old sayings just stay with…
Puliyodarai, the deeply flavoured tamarind rice served in many South Indian temples, has origins linked to ancient Vaishnav temple traditions. Made with tamarind paste, sesame oil, curry leaves, peanuts, mustard seeds, and spice blends, the dish was ideal for temple distribution because it stayed fresh for long periods in hot weather. In temples such as…
Sadhguru also questioned the way many women describe themselves as “just a housewife,” arguing that the phrase itself reflects how deeply society has begun to undervalue caregiving and motherhood. Recalling conversations he has had with women over the years, he said he often asks them why they reduce such an important role to the word…
Life isn’t so kind for everyone. Some face the harshest realities far too early. Vikram Chhetri, a teenager from Assam could not grow up resting his head on his mom’s lap. The child lost his mother when he was just 2, and years later, at the age of 11, the boy lost his father too….
Image Credit: Getty Images George Bernard Shaw was one of the most influential writers and thinkers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in 1856 in Dublin, Ireland, he became a leading playwright, critic, and social commentator whose works challenged conventional thinking and inspired intellectual debate. Shaw was awarded the Nobel Prize in…
High-profile romances often crash on logistics. Kim’s empire demanded L.A.; Pete’s comedy career thrived in New York. Add four kids, ex-spouse drama, and media glare—sustainability was tough. Their opposites-attract vibe fueled fireworks, not foundations. Both moved on gracefully, preserving mutual respect. Kim refocused on family and business; while Pete kept busy with work. What’s your…
There comes a point where exhaustion stops feeling physical. You sleep on time, take breaks, watch shows, scroll endlessly, and maybe even go out with friends – and yet, something still feels heavy. Not dramatic. Not obvious. Just heavy in a way that quietly follows you through the day. A lot of people experience this…
Photo: Archaeo – Histories/ X Ever looked at a piece of art that had you stop for a second? Optical illusions aren’t just modern internet tricks; humans have been obsessed with them for centuries, it seems.One of the coolest examples on the planet is hidden in the Airavatesvara Temple in Tamil Nadu. It’s a 900-year-old…