Life & Style

Quote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci Taking a flight is one of those soothing moments of life that lifts all spirits and, at least for a few moments, takes the mind to a ‘plane’ where work, life, and everything else are disconnected, quite literally.Leonardo da Vinci beautifully weighs in on these lines, and … Read more

Every place, country, city or town has its unique landmark that visitors seek out. For example, Rome in Italy has Trevi Fountain where people toss coins and make a wish. In Prague, they touch historic statues for luck. But in Hungary’s capital, Budapest, travellers line up for hours just to rub the belly of a … Read more

Photo: Gaur Gopal Das/ @gaurgopald/ X Every person has a past, and there might have been numerous incidents that may have gone as planned while others may not, this is purely life.Gaur Gopal Das, life coach and engineer turned monk advises that we must focus on what lies next and put in our best endeavours.He … Read more

Sarnath in now India’s 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site It’s a proud news for India, in fact a great one! For more than 2,500 years, pilgrims have travelled to Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh in search of peace, spirituality and wisdom. But today, one of Buddhism’s holiest destinations has received global recognition. The Ancient Buddhist Site of … Read more

For years, overnight train journeys in India have been associated with white sheets, dark blankets, narrow berths and the rhythmic sound of wheels through the night. But the upcoming Mumbai–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper is promising everything opposite. An experience that looks closer to a boutique hotel than a conventional train and this video is proof. … Read more

Quote of the Day by Pythagoras Almost everyone who went to school knows Pythagoras. His Pythagorean theorem, a mathematical principle is taught in schools all over the world. For centuries, students have been memorising the relationship between the sides of a right triangle, often unaware that the man behind the theorem was more than a … Read more

How to snake-proof a balcony or terrace garden this monsoon A terrace or balcony garden can feel like it’s a safe floor or two removed from the kind of snake trouble that ground-floor homes deal with during monsoon, but that sense of safety isn’t quite as solid as it seems. Elevated platforms, balconies, and terraces … Read more

Rivers have long symbolised life, renewal, strength and continuity across cultures. Many of the world’s most famous rivers have also inspired timeless baby names that carry deep historical, spiritual and cultural significance. From India’s sacred rivers to iconic waterways in Europe and Africa, these names are meaningful, elegant and connected to nature. Here are 10 … Read more

For years, people who arrive late have often been labelled as careless, disrespectful or simply bad at managing time. But psychologists suggest the reality may be far more complex. The habit of running behind schedule could be linked to the way some brains perceive time, plan tasks and respond to deadlines. From underestimating how long … Read more

Unlike most colleagues who prepare lunches to share with each other and often enjoy a big group lunch, airline pilots have more of a lonely work life. They never eat the same meal and never at the same time. And the reason behind this is more unsettling than the simple reason of responsibility.Every commercial aircraft … Read more