Life & Style

Ambition often lives in future plans, delaying necessary present actions. Edgar Degas stressed aiming high in today’s tasks, not tomorrow’s dreams. Passive ambition pictures future success, while active ambition involves daily effort. Working without a real target is merely a waste of time. Modern culture encourages long-term goals, excusing present inaction. We’ve all done it. … Read more

Everyone has experienced rejection in some form. It may have happened in school when nobody picked you for a team. It may have happened later when you were not invited to a gathering, did not get a job you wanted, or saw a relationship come to an end. The situations are different, but the feeling … Read more

Some quotes remain relevant no matter how much the world changes, and Steve Jobs’ famous words are among them. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do” is more than just career advice; it is a reminder that passion often fuels creativity, resilience, and long-term success. Whether you’re starting your … Read more

We often perceive the world based on fleeting experiences and assumptions. Adi Shankaracharya taught that reality is deeper than what initially appears to us. The quote illustrates this by comparing the world’s appearance to silver in mother-of-pearl. Modern life’s focus on external validation can create stress and emptiness. Recognizing our unchanging awareness offers a calmer … Read more

Quote of the Day by Aristotle Aristotle was one of the greatest philosophers in the history of humankind. His ideas have impacted almost every field of life from philosophy, science, politics, ethics, education to modern logic. Philosophers were often concerned with just abstract theories, but Aristotle thought that wisdom should be used to help people … Read more

There is something strange about the way many of us have learned to rest. We finally sit down after a long day, put our phones aside, make ourselves a cup of tea, or simply stare out of the window. Within minutes, a familiar thought appears.“I should be doing something productive.”Instead of feeling refreshed, we begin … Read more

When people think of Mirza Ghalib, they picture one of the greatest poets in Urdu and Persian literature, celebrated for his timeless verses on love, loss and philosophy. But there was another passion that defined the legendary poet just as vividly: mangoes. Ghalib’s fondness for the king of fruits was so famous that it found … Read more

Some of the most talked-about moments on social media are not planned. They happen unexpectedly and remind people that kindness does not have to be big to be meaningful. A recent video from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has become one such story, with thousands appreciating a simple interaction between two strangers.Shared by a Bengaluru-based … Read more

A comforting Indian dessert, potato kheer is rich, mildly sweet and wonderfully creamy. Grated potatoes blend seamlessly into the milk, creating a texture similar to rice kheer while absorbing the flavours of cardamom and saffron. Recipe: Boil, peel and grate two medium potatoes. Heat 1 litre of full-fat milk and simmer until slightly thickened. Add … Read more

Work-life balance is a topic that often gets people talking, and a recent Instagram video has added a humorous twist to that conversation. An Indian professional living in Japan has gone viral after using sarcasm to describe the “problems” of working there. Instead of complaining about office pressure, he joked about workplace benefits, leaving many … Read more