Life & Style

Emerging research suggests that a father’s age, smoking habits, stress levels, and overall lifestyle before conception may influence a child’s long-term health. For years, conversations around pregnancy have revolved almost entirely around mothers. Doctors discussed maternal nutrition, prenatal vitamins, scans, hormones, and antenatal care. Fathers were seen as emotional supporters rather than biological contributors to … Read more

Gratitude is often sold as something very simple: write a few things down, think positively, and life starts feeling lighter. But for many people, it doesn’t work like that. It can feel forced, repetitive, or even frustrating – especially during stressful phases. The truth is, gratitude becomes powerful only when it stops being a task … Read more

Mosquitoes can turn a peaceful home into an uncomfortable place. Their bites are not only irritating but can also disturb sleep, spoil outdoor time, and make daily life uncomfortable. But we can try to keep them away just at the right time, before it becomes too problematic. The good news is that mosquito control does … Read more

Screens are sabotaging quality time for families. In the past, evenings were filled with joyful conversations and activities, now parents and children often scroll through videos and messages. For bonding and connection between parents and children. A tech-free routine is the need of the hour. Tech-free evening routines can help families slow down, interact face-to-face, … Read more

Real love isn’t like the movies. It’s rarely about the rain-soaked airport reunions or the expensive flower arrangements. Most of the time, “happily ever after” is built in the quiet, boring, in-between moments. It’s about how you treat each other when the coffee runs out or when work is stressing you both to the breaking … Read more

Forget the jarring sirens. Waking up early shouldn’t feel like a punishment. Instead of dragging yourself out of bed in a panic, give your body a minute to actually “thaw.” Hydrate first: Your brain is basically a raisin after eight hours of sleep. Drink some water before the caffeine. Move a little: You don’t need … Read more

How to stop a sunny garden border from looking washed out by late summer? Image credit – Wikimedia A beautiful garden with bright colours in the spring and early summer can start looking dull and lifeless in late July because of the heat or intense sunlight. However, according to gardening experts, the lack of proper … Read more

The simple planting trick that makes flower beds look professionally designed. Image credit – Wikimedia Adding too many plants to your garden border could make it overcrowded and hectic. Some property owners choose to fill empty spaces by introducing more varieties of plants. However, this practice might not be effective based on the insights offered … Read more

The newborn phase can feel endless when you are in it. But it passes. The sleepless nights, the uncertainty, the constant learning curve, all of it shifts. Many new parents later realise they spent too much time worrying instead of noticing that they were already doing better than they thought. In the end, parenting is … Read more

Most people in their 50s are off enjoying the luxuries of life. From spending their time pursuing their hobbies to travelling the world, they can do it all. However, for some, this is the ideal time to find their passion. To pursue something that gives meaning to their life and purpose to their days.Among the … Read more