Overthinking is like a hamster wheel in your brain. It happily replays every awkward thing you said years ago, projects catastrophic worst-case scenarios for next week, and stretches minor daily choices into agonising ordeals.Let’s be real: you can’t just flip a switch and turn your brain off. But you can stop it from hijacking your...
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Legendary cricketer Jhulan Goswami’s home in Chakdaha, West Bengal is defined by simplicity, cricket memorabilia and family bond
Jhulan Goswami is a legendary figure. No conversation around the Indian women cricket team is complete without her mention as she is pioneers in Indian women’s cricket. She has created a league of her own. Widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers in the history of women cricket, the former India captain finished...
5 highly venomous sea snakes found in Indian waters and where they are found
The spine-bellied sea snake, also known as the short sea snake, is among the most common sea snakes which is mostly caught accidentally in fishing nets across the Indian Ocean. It has a relatively short, thick body with dark bands. Its venom is quite powerful, enough to immobilise fish rapidly. Where to spot it in...
Optical illusion personality test: Bird or cage? What you see first reveals if you are optimistic or cautious
Photo: marina__neuralean/ Instagram Optical illusions don’t just trick the eye; they can quietly reveal how your mind is tuned in the moment. This optical illusion personality test, shared by Marina__Neuralean on social media, asks you to look at a single image and notice what appears first: a bird or a cage. Your instant impression may...
If walls could talk: The white facade of Connaught Place – the British-era shopping district that became one of India's most valuable commercial addresses
Connaught Place (Image Credit: Canva) There are places that serve a city, and then there are places that define it. In Delhi, Connaught Place which is popularly known as CP, belongs firmly to the latter category.At first glance, it is a bustling commercial hub filled with shoppers, café lovers, tourists, office-goes, and street performers. But...
Jackie Shroff shares the ultimate parenting mantra on how to raise emotionally secure and loving children
Jackie Shroff shares the ultimate parenting mantra on how to raise emotionally secure and loving children Actor Jackie Shroff has always had a unique way of looking at life, and in his case, parenting is no different. Jackie, who shares a close bond with his two kids Tiger Shroff and Krishna Shroff, has always been...
Does a window seat on a flight expose you to more radiation? Here’s what studies say
Grab a window seat, and you get the best views of the skyline or mountains. It really makes the trip feel like a proper adventure. But, as some studies point out, bagging that window spot on a daytime flight might actually expose you to more radiation than you’d think.Now, there’s no need to panic. Experts...
She delivers food in Mumbai by day and studies for the UP Police exam by night; Khushboo's story is inspiring many
Most people who arrive in Mumbai come hoping the city will become their future. That is what makes a young woman’s story from Uttar Pradesh stand out.For 23-year-old Khushboo, Mumbai was never the final destination.The city is where she works. It is where she spends her days delivering food orders as a Swiggy delivery partner....
Beyond Buland Darwaza: Discover the mysterious Hiran Minar at Fatehpur Sikri
Half the fun of the Hiran Minar is that nobody quite knows what it was for. If you ask the locals, the going legend is that it was built over the grave of Akbar’s absolute favourite elephant. Some of the old tales even reckon this particular elephant helped giving out imperial justice. During Emperor Akbar’s...
Are zebras black with white stripes or white with black? Here are 6 fascinating facts
There’s a good chance you’ve known what a zebra looks like since childhood. Black-and-white stripes. Lives in Africa. Looks a bit like a horse. And that’s where most people’s knowledge ends. Maybe that’s because zebras have always lived in the shadow of flashier animals. Lions are the kings of the jungle, elephants are the gentle...