For many, snakes inspire fear, mystery, caution and fascination. And sometimes, all feelings at once. But in several parts of the world, the slithering creatures are respected, celebrated and considered angels. Snakes are woven into religious beliefs, folklore and cultural traditions. But it’s not just India but villages in Italy too where snakes are revered....
Image courtesy: Instagram/@vaibhav_sooryavanshi09 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s sporting success is a witness to all. The young cricketer has become the first player in IPL history to win five major individual awards in a single season. While his scorecard is what the world sees, behind the Baby Boss’ recording-breaking hits are the many sacrifices his family, especially...
World Reef Awareness Day rolls around every year on June 1 to remind us about coral reefs, some of the most vital natural assets we have on Earth. These underwater habitats hold an incredible amount of marine life, protect our beaches from washing away, and keep millions employed through fishing and tourism. And when you...
Known primarily as an industrial and manufacturing hub, Oragadam is gradually witnessing residential development alongside its industrial expansion. The growth of automobile, electronics, and manufacturing industries has created residential demand among the professionals who are working in the area. Improved infrastructure and better connectivity with the main part of Chennai city is making Oragadam an...
Dua Lipa tied the knot with her beloved Callum Turner in a private ceremony in London. Several images taken by the international media are circulating online and have taken social media by storm. She isn’t just a pop star with Grammy-winning hits and Billboard-breaking albums; she has also become a symbol of modern female empowerment,...
If the question is purely based on scientific evidence around cardiovascular protection, extra virgin olive oil currently has stronger global research support. The evidence around olive oil and reduced cardiovascular risk is broader, deeper, and more consistent across populations. But that does not automatically make mustard oil unhealthy. For Indian diets, cold-pressed mustard oil used...
Chinese proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) Beauty is one of those subjects people never seem to stop talking about.Every generation has its own idea of what looks attractive. A hairstyle admired in one decade may become a source of amusement in the next. Fashion changes. Makeup trends change. Even ideas about confidence and self-expression...
Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s home brings a modern, contemporary vibe together with just the right flash of bright blues and pinks that gives their house a blend of modernism with a touch of bright bohemian. The couple shared their home tour on YouTube, where they showed each nook and corner of their Bandra penthouse...
Reverse psychology sounds like mind games, but at its core, it’s about how people respond to control, freedom, and curiosity. When someone feels pushed, they instinctively push back. But when their freedom is left intact—or lightly challenged—they often move in the very direction you had in mind. These tricks show up in parenting, marketing, relationships...
Children are often more capable than adults give them credit for. Long before they can manage the full weight of responsibility, they are already looking for small ways to do things on their own: pour water, choose clothes, clear a plate, open a zip, make a decision, solve a tiny problem without interruption. These moments...