India has 5 Jantar Mantars, but only one is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; here’s where they are

Delhi’s Jantar Mantar was the first among the five to be built in 1721. Located on Parliament Street, it originally featured several astronomical instruments used to observe the movement of celestial bodies and calculate calendars. It remains a significant part of Delhi’s heritage monuments. Today, Delhi’s Jantar Mantar is recongised as a peaceful protest site … Read more

Indian Airports: A foreign tourist explains the difference between Indian and other international airports, “They are allowing people to enter who are…”

Polish traveller (@domipatalas) Indians know this rule but for travellers coming from other countries, this one airport rule comes as a surprise (even before they have reached the check-in counter). Unlike airports in several other countries, almost all Indian airports do not allow family members, friends or anyone to enter the terminal building. This means … Read more

Tahlequah Whale: Killer Orca Whale Tahlequah’s ‘tour of grief’: The story of a ‘grieving’ mother who carried her dead calf for 1,600 kms over 17 days

Photo: NOAA Fisheries West Coast Humans are considered creatures with great emotional intelligence, caring deeply for their young and loved ones. However, we rarely realise that animals, including those swimming through vast waters, can also care for their young so deeply that their actions can move even the hardest of human hearts.One such incident is … Read more

Leonardo Da Vinci Quotes: Quote of the day by Leonardo Da Vinci: “Learning never exhausts the mind”

Leonardo da Vinci believed learning never exhausts the human mind. He suggested curiosity provides energy and makes people feel more alive. This idea remains relevant as technology and jobs continuously evolve today. Lifelong learning is now a practical necessity for adapting to change. The quote encourages a healthy attitude toward personal growth and understanding. Leonardo … Read more

Elon Musk Quotes: Quote of the day by Elon Musk: “You should take the approach that you’re wrong. Your goal is to be less wrong”

The association of success with confidence is typical enough. Elon Musk’s famous quotation states the exact opposite: “You should take the approach that you’re wrong. Your goal is to be less wrong.” The point of this statement is not to lack confidence. On the contrary, the famous entrepreneur calls on oneself to question, make mistakes, … Read more

Parents in the US consistently rank among the world’s unhappiest. Here’s what psychologists and researchers say is behind it |

Parenthood is often described as one of life’s greatest joys, but new findings suggest that the experience can be far more complex, especially in the United States. According to the World Happiness Report 2025, published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford in partnership with Gallup, the United Nations, and an independent … Read more

Ram Dass Quote: Quote of the day by Ram Dass: “The heart surrenders everything to the moment. The mind judges and holds back”; What the Harvard psychedelic and Neem Karoli Baba follower advises on differentiating between the ways of the mind and heart

Quiet moments hold immense value, offering more than we often realize. The heart embraces these moments with openness and immediate presence. The mind, however, tends to analyze, judge, and hold back from life. Modern life encourages this mental habit, increasing stress and disconnection. Practicing heart-led surrender fosters genuine connection and reduces reactivity. There are times … Read more

Why are chips packets filled with air? The real reason has nothing to do with fooling customers

The sight of a large packet containing less food has led many people to believe they are being cheated. However, food products are generally sold by weight, not by how full the packet looks. Every chips packet clearly states its net weight, allowing consumers to know exactly how much product they are purchasing. The empty … Read more