Life & Style

Meet the woman Army officer now serving as President Murmu’s ADC: Who is Major Navya Shekhawat?

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Major Navya Shekhawat serves as an Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to President Droupadi Murmu. At official ceremonies at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President is often surrounded by senior officials, dignitaries and military personnel. Among them is a young Army officer who has recently drawn attention- Major Navya Shekhawat.Major Shekhawat is serving as an Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to President Droupadi … Read more

Kareena Kapoor turns muse for Ritu Kumar: Bebo’s couture comeback has a royal family connection

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On September 8, Kareena shared the trailer for Ritu Kumar’s new couture collection on Instagram, giving a first look at a series of richly detailed ensembles designed by Amrish Kumar. And if the trailer is anything to go by, the collection is all about heritage, craft and a generous dose of old-world glamour. Kareena herself … Read more

Small Kitchen Storage: Small kitchen storage: Where to keep rice bags, atta, oil and bulk groceries without cluttering your space

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Where to keep rice bags, atta, oil and bulk groceries without cluttering your space A freshly bought 10 kg sack of rice or a fat bag of atta has a way of instantly making even a reasonably organised kitchen feel cramped, sitting awkwardly on the floor or balanced in a corner until someone trips over … Read more

18-year-old Arpit Jai lost his life in Delhi’s Satya Niketan PG collapse; what his parents did next has given his tragedy a new meaning: “He cant be here but…”

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​Arpit Jai had returned to his Satya Niketan PG on the very morning of the building collapse. For Arpit Jai’s family, Sunday began like an ordinary day. By the end of it, their 18-year-old son was gone. Arpit Jaj had just returned to Delhi after spending the Rakshabandhan holidays with his family in Dewas, Madhya … Read more

Pests, rotten food and more – Nizam’s, Karim’s among 40 Kolkata eateries facing action over hygiene: Here’s what KMC found

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For a city where eating out is almost a way of life, this is likely to make plenty of people pause before their next meal.The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has taken action against around 40 restaurants, eateries and sweet shops after a week-long food safety drive found violations related to hygiene, food storage and other … Read more

Leonardo Da Vinci: Quote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci: “Principles for the development of a complete mind: Study the science of art. Study the art of science…realise that everything connects to everything else.”

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Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian painter, sculptor, engineer, architect, and scientist, popularly considered one of history’s most versatile minds. Born in a small town, he trained as an artist in Florence before painting the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, two of the most recognised works of art in the world.But painting was only … Read more

Think you’re unlucky? These 5 things may actually be life redirecting you |

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Think you’re unlucky? These 5 things may actually be life redirecting you Some disappointments arrive at exactly the wrong time. You lose an opportunity you were counting on, a relationship ends unexpectedly, or a plan you’ve carefully built suddenly falls apart.Our first reaction is often simple: I have terrible luck.But not every closed door is … Read more

Gurgaon Wallet Incident: ‘Bade log hain’: Stranger returns wallet at Gurgaon mall; owner’s reaction sparks debate over basic courtesy

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Stranger returns wallet at Gurgaon mall; owner’s reaction sparks debate over basic courtesy A small act of help can sometimes reveal a lot about how people treat one another. A recent Reddit post about an incident at Gurgaon’s Ambience Mall has sparked a conversation online, not just about a lost wallet, but about trust, courtesy, … Read more

What you see first reveals your hidden personality trait you refuse to reveal to others

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We all wear a version of ourselves for the world, the calm one, the confident one, the easygoing one, while quietly hiding away the parts we’d rather not explain. Maybe it’s a temper you swallow instead of expressing. Maybe it’s a soft, romantic side you hide behind practicality. Or maybe it’s a strength you’ve built … Read more

Eiffel Tower reopens after female staff strike: What exactly happened during BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha’s delegation visit in Paris?

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The Eiffel Tower in Paris is among the world’s most visited landmarks. In a recent update, the tower was shut for a whole day, following a staff protest linked to a private visit by a Hindu religious delegation. However, it has now reopened to tourists. The incident took place during a busy period of religious … Read more