Life & Style

A person leaves and, on paper at least, the story should be simple.They move to another city. They settle in another country. A friendship becomes less frequent. A family member is no longer around. Time passes. Life changes.Yet that is rarely how human relationships work.Years after leaving school, people still remember a teacher who believed … Read more

Positive reinforcement is more than just praise or rewards. It helps children feel good about themselves, behave well, get along with others, and learn things that will help them in life. When children are regularly motivated, they usually want to do well academically and socially. You don’t need complex parenting techniques to raise confident, responsible … Read more

A giant billboard in New York City’s Times Square has served as the backdrop for numerous announcements over the years. But one recent display is drawing attention online for a much more personal reason.The video begins with a son calling his mother from the United States. Within moments, her face appears on one of the … Read more

Fire hydrants, often overlooked infrastructure, are vital connections to underground water mains. In the US, climate dictates whether hydrants are ‘wet barrel’ (always full) or ‘dry barrel’ (emptied to prevent freezing). Their colours, following NFPA guidelines, instantly signal water flow capacity to firefighters, with blue indicating the highest output. Fire hydrants are placed on street … Read more

Northeast India is one of the most beautiful and biodiverse regions in Asia. The seven states, namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Sikkim, are blessed with lush forests which are noted for being home to over a dozen venomous snake species. The rainforests, bamboo groves, and mountain forests make for perfect … Read more

For many parents, a child’s teenage years are the most challenging phase of parenting. What worries many parents isn’t academics or screen time, it is the type of company their child is spending time with. It is because when children enter teen age, friendships start feeling extremely important. While every child deserves the freedom to … Read more

Leonardo DiCaprio’s megastar status stems from more than just talent and timing. His career is defined by a creative, open-minded approach to diverse roles and a meticulous, intense work ethic. Furthermore, his fiercely private nature and passionate, strategic environmental activism contribute significantly to his enduring impact and respect. Some actors are just famous, and then, … Read more

Long before Pinterest mood boards, Instagram bedroom tours, and aesthetically pleasing bedroom designs were a thing, Bollywood quietly set bedroom goals for generations. Be it from cozy nooks filled with books to artistic hideouts and colorful, lively rooms reflecting individual personalities, these bedrooms have gone down in memory as much as the characters living in … Read more

R. Madhavan’s Mumbai home reflects his grounded personality, featuring an effortless blend of thoughtful details. Gold accents on the dining set, an all-white bathroom, a serene Buddha statue amidst greenery, and a living room balancing Indian art with contemporary comfort offer inspiring design elements. R. Madhavan’s performance is as unique as his aura on the … Read more

This is one of those incidents that you remember not for days but for a lifetime! It was a July afternoon when my rented vehicle slowly crossed the deserted gates of the notorious Kuldhara village, located just a few minutes drive away from Jaisalmer Railway Station in Rajasthan. The sun was high in the sky … Read more