Category: Lifestyle

“Everyone around me was running not just for fitness, but to raise funds.” In a profession where every second can make a difference, staying physically and mentally fit is not optional, it’s essential. Running is more than just a routine for Dr. Vikas Satwik, senior paediatrician and neonatologist at Motherhood Hospitals, Hebbal, Bangalore; it is...

Nature’s ingenuity shines with the Megapode, a chicken-sized bird that bypasses traditional incubation. Males meticulously construct heat-generating mounds from vegetation, burying eggs to hatch. Once free, chicks are entirely independent, fending for themselves from day one. This remarkable survival strategy, however, hasn’t protected over half of the species from endangerment, primarily due to their prized...

Sayuri Dalvi with her son Vihaan. (Image Courtesy: Instagram/@savitales_) There are some sentences that stay with a parent forever. For Mumbai-based Sayuri Dalvi, one of those came when her son, Vihaan, was still very young. After being diagnosed with autism as a toddler, she was repeatedly told that he would never be able to live...

A video about one of India’s favourite summer treats has triggered an unexpected debate on social media. A woman’s claim about the ice allegedly used by some roadside gola and fruit juice vendors has gone viral, drawing thousands of reactions online. While the allegation left many viewers shocked, many others questioned its authenticity, saying there...

Every parent loves noticing little things about their child, whether it’s their confidence, curiosity, love for music, or ability to lead others. During the promotions of her upcoming film *Alpha*, actor Alia Bhatt shared some adorable observations about her daughter, Raha Kapoor, giving fans a glimpse into her personality. Alia described Raha as an energetic...

A heartwarming tale of resilience unfolds as Tripod, a three-legged doe, has adopted two orphaned fawns, adding to her own offspring. Photographed by Tanya Decatur, the deer’s remarkable maternal instincts have captivated online audiences. Despite losing a leg to a hunting accident last November, Tripod demonstrates incredible survival skills, now nurturing a blended family and...

A deaf and non-verbal boy, Lei Zeqing, lost his family at age 10 after a playful train ride went awry. For 35 years, he navigated life with the kindness of strangers, notably a restaurant owner who became a father figure. A unique childhood habit, writing his name backward, finally reunited him with his family, proving...

A dad’s visit to the women’s washroom with his little daughters turned controversial after another man called the police: Who do you think was right? Sometimes the toughest decisions parents make come out during the most ordinary moments. One such situation is about finding a washroom for your kids. The situation becomes more complicated when...

Place names often survive long after the circumstances that created them have faded from memory. San Diego is one of those cases. Today the name is associated with a major city on the southern coast of California, yet its origins lie in a period when European explorers were still trying to understand the shape of...

The crape myrtle tree is beloved for its spectacular flower displays that bloom in different colours, including white, pink, purple, and red. After flowers are gone, the tree still attracts attention with its colourful bark and autumn foliage. The rounded canopy creates a nice shading effect, so it is a great choice to plant close...