Category: Lifestyle

In our hyper-connected world, true quiet is a rarity, leading to a subtle exhaustion from constant information intake. Spiritual teacher Ram Dass, known for ‘Be Here Now’, suggests that embracing silence allows us to hear our inner voice and the world’s subtle cues. This simple practice, like mindful walking or sitting still, sharpens attention by...

Dhindo is another breakfast anchor in many Himalayan households, especially in the mountain regions of Nepal and in parts of Sikkim and Darjeeling. It is made by stirring flour into boiling water until it becomes a thick, dough-like porridge, traditionally using buckwheat, millet or corn. The dish has long been associated with rural, high-altitude life,...

Just when it seemed the ₹370 biryani controversy couldn’t get any bigger, comedian Pranit More has come out with another apology.And this time, he isn’t blaming the internet for taking things out of context. Instead, he’s admitting he made a mistake.In a video shared on Instagram, More said he got “carried away” during the now-viral...

Odisha’s renowned sand artist, Sudarsan Pattnaik, has achieved a historic win, becoming the first Indian to clinch the Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026. His three-meter-tall sculpture addressing global warming impressed the jury at the II International Festival of Sand Sculpture in Kaliningrad. This recognition highlights his impactful work on critical environmental issues. Sudarsan Pattnaik...

Renowned British artist David Hockney, celebrated for his iconic swimming pool paintings and vibrant style, has passed away in London at the age of 88. His career spanned seven decades, embracing diverse mediums from painting to digital art, leaving a legacy of joyful and innovative work that deeply touched the public and art world alike....

African proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) Not every proverb is meant to sound solemn or wise at first hearing. Some survive because they make people smile before they make them think. This African saying belongs to that category.“It is difficult for two long-nosed lovers to kiss.”The image is amusing. Two people...

Replacing biscuits with nuts for 30 days can feel like a small change. It is the sort of switch people make almost casually, usually after one too many tea-time snacks and one too many moments of low energy. But small changes in the diet often have a way of producing visible effects faster than expected....

Former India captain Rahul Dravid’s young son, Anvay Dravid has been named in India’s Under-19 squad for the Sri Lanka tour. While the achievement has placed the spotlight on the young cricketer, it has also brought attention to Rahul Dravid’s lesser seen side of being a parent.Dravid, known for his disciplined and calm personality, follows...

Scroll through your phone and it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind.But you are comparing your messy, behind-the-scenes reality to someone else’s highly curated, heavily filtered best moments. The Pivot: Put the blinders on.The only benchmark that actually matters is who you were six months ago. Celebrate your own micro-wins.5.Avoiding uncomfortable talksBurying your problems...

Located in the plains of Argentine Patagonia, is a site where history is painted on the rocks. Amidst striking cliffs, silent valleys and wilderness lies Cueva de las Manos or the “Cave of the Hands,” safeguarding the tales of folks who roamed these lands millennia ago. Marked with thousands of prehistoric handprints, hunting depictions and...