Life & Style

Psychology reveals that people who chronically stay late to finish work are often dealing with perfectionism, difficulty setting boundaries, or emotional exhaustion rather than just superior dedication

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Walk past most offices late in the evening and you’ll see a familiar scene: A handful of people still at their desks, faces lit by screens, finishing “just one more thing.” It’s tempting to label them as the most dedicated or hardworking. But psychology paints a more complex, very human picture. When people are consistently … Read more

Jejuri Temple: Muslims worship a form of Lord Shiva at this unique temple in Maharashtra; Here’s the story behind its 800-year-old legacy

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India is a land of temples; new, old and ancient, each with its own story, history, and timeless spiritual legacy. But ever heard of a temple where Muslims, too, come to offer their prayers and seek blessings? You read that right. Set atop a hill around 50 km from Pune in Maharashtra, there’s a historic … Read more

I appreciate you, Mom, but it’s just not…” A mother gifted her daughter an expensive graduation present; Her unexpected reaction has left parents rethinking how they raise children |

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It was supposed to be a beautiful moment. A mother worked hard, saved her money, and bought her daughter a brand new Honda as a graduation gift, complete with a big pink bow on the front. A surprise. A celebration. A mother’s way of saying, “I am proud of you, and I want to give … Read more

“Train aapki property hai kya?” Mother caught teaching toddler to throw garbage from moving local train; video sparks outrage

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Instagram/@coach_amitkumar So this is one of those ‘zero civic sense’ scenes that makes your blood boil. A seemingly ordinary train journey has triggered a larger conversation about civic responsibility and parenting that shape India’s travel culture. A video is doing rounds on the internet which is shared on Instagram by creator @coach_amitkumar (Amit Kumar). He … Read more

Uranium-Eating Bacteria: Scientists discover uranium-eating bacteria that could help clean up radioactive mine water

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An amazing scientific breakthrough discovered that some natural bacteria living in the waters of a flooded uranium mine may be a new approach to dealing with radioactive pollution. As per a study, scientists found out that the microbes are capable of altering the form of the dissolved uranium in such a way that makes the … Read more

Italian folk wisdom of the day: “Not all doughnuts come out with a hole”- what a kitchen saying from Italy quietly teaches us about imperfection, acceptance and keeping things in perspective |

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Walk into any Italian kitchen on the right morning and you might find someone making ciambelle, ring-shaped doughnuts, fried golden and dusted with sugar, built around the hole at their centre that gives them their name and their characteristic shape. The hole is not incidental. It is the point. It is what the doughnut is … Read more

No lab, no money: How students at a government school in Aligarh built a flying F-22 raptor model that took the whole country by surprise |

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There are no shiny laboratories here. No 3D printers. No imported equipment from abroad. Just a small government school in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, with classrooms, benches, textbooks, and children who walk miles to get here every morning. And yet, from this classroom, came something that stunned the entire country. Students from Composite Vidyalaya Bhilawali in … Read more

Jejuri Temple: Inside the 800-year-old Maharashtra temple where Muslims worship Lord Shiva and an extraordinary centuries-old tradition still thrives

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India is a land of temples; new, old and ancient, each with its own story, history, and timeless spiritual legacy. But ever heard of a temple where Muslims, too, come to offer their prayers and seek blessings? You read that right. Set atop a hill around 50 km from Pune in Maharashtra, there’s a historic … Read more

Amitabh Bachchan’s journaling and blogging habit: Could writing every day keep the mind active? |

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Amitabh Bachchan’s consistent daily blogging habit, started in 2008, offers significant cognitive benefits. This unbroken routine provides structure for the ageing brain, which is valuable as work routines loosen. Writing about emotions helps lessen their internal impact by calming the brain’s stress response. Keeping the brain curious and active through daily writing maintains mental agility … Read more

Not everyone is wired to enjoy the same workout; a new study reveals how personality traits influence exercise preferences and motivation

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If you’ve ever tried to “get into fitness” only to quit after a few weeks, you’re not alone. Building a new exercise habit is hard – not just physically, but mentally. It’s not just about willpower; it’s about fit. If the way you move doesn’t match the way you’re wired, even the “perfect” workout plan … Read more