Category: Lifestyle

In the hills of Himachal Pradesh, wine takes on a very different meaning. Rather than vineyards filled with classic wine grapes, districts like Solan, Shimla, Mandi and Palampur have built a quieter wine culture around apples, plums, peaches, apricots and cherries. The cooler Himalayan climate and orchard economy have helped create what is now one...

People constantly try to prove themselves, be it on social media posts, at work, in relationships, and even within families. We often measure how successful a person is through their status in society, what car they drive, or what brands they wear. But while chasing all of these materialist aspects from the outside world, many...

In most Indian families, the conversation around a prospective groom begins and ends with one question: how much does he earn? Financial stability matters; of course, nobody is dismissing that. But a salary slip tells you very little about the person your daughter will spend the next several decades of her life with. Character, emotional...

Chinese proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) Some proverbs survive for generations because they contain advice people can apply directly to life. Others survive because they quietly challenge human behaviour in ways that still feel uncomfortable centuries later. This Chinese proverb seems to do both at once. The wording feels romantic at first, though there...

Sky watchers in India can look forward to a rare Blue Moon on May 30, 2026. This event marks the second full moon within the same calendar month. While it will appear large and orange at dusk, it will not actually be blue in colour. The phenomenon occurs due to the timing of the lunar...

Hugging a crescent-shaped bend of the river Ganga, Varanasi easily claims the title of one of the oldest continually lived-in cities on earth. Whether you call it Kashi, Banaras, or Varanasi, this place has been the heartbeat of trade, religion, and learning for well over 3,000 years. To Hindus, this is Shiva’s territory. It’s a...

“Love’s gift cannot be given, it waits to be accepted.”― Rabindranath Tagore This line feels gentle, but it carries a sharp truth about how love actually works between people. Tagore says that love isn’t something you can force on someone. Instead, love is a gift that only becomes real when the other person is willing...

When temperatures start rising in the summer heat, and the air conditioner keeps running nonstop, we look for various solutions, like a thermostat, DIYs, or creative solutions, but what if it just might be in your furniture? It might sound unrelated, but it’s indeed true! But furniture arrangements and their types also play a major...

Neeraj Chopra is one of India’s most celebrated athletes and a global icon in the sport of javelin throw. Born in a small village in Haryana, he rose to international fame through his dedication, discipline and exceptional performances on the field. Chopra created history by winning India’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in athletics at the...

Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar may be known for her food wisdom, but her take on marriage is just as refreshing. In a world where girls are still pressured to “settle down” by a certain age, she flips the script and talks about money, independence and choice. Her message is clear: get your life in order...