When parents think about child safety at home, they make sure their child stays away from the obvious dangers. Staircases, shape corners, or open plug points are often considered as possible dangers. However, a pediatrician’s recent social media post has sparked a wider discussion. Having seen many children arrive at emergency rooms, the pediatrician Dr. … Read more
Kajol said what millions of mothers think but rarely say out loud: “Mom guilt is real.” It absolutely is. And it is also, for the most part, completely pointless. Parents, mothers especially, carry guilt about everything. Working too much or not working enough. The list is endless. But here’s the thing: guilt doesn’t make anyone … Read more
A rare and intense showdown between a tiger and a leopard was captured in India’s Pench Tiger Reserve. The viral video shows a tigeress fiercely chasing a leopard, forcing it to scramble up a tree for safety, highlighting the dominance of tigers in territorial disputes. The wild often brings us some unexpected encounters, where nature’s … Read more
Lalit Modi’s name still instantly evokes the Indian Premier League (IPL), its birth, its money, its controversies, and his eventual exit from India. For years, the dominant narrative around him has been about power, exile and scandal. But in a recent conversation with Karishma Mehta for Humans of Bombay, Lalit Modi opened up about his … Read more
Located in the Western Ghats in Kerala’s Kollam district, Thenmala is India’s first planned eco-tourism destination. Instead of letting tourism grow unchecked until it became a problem, the Kerala government set up the Thenmala Ecotourism Promotion Society (TEPS) from the start. The goal was simple, allow visitors in without wrecking the forests. To keep foot … Read more
Some days on the calendar feel like reminders we casually scroll past. World Environment Day shouldn’t be one of them.Every year on June 5, we talk about the planet – forests, rivers, air, climate – but the truth is simpler and a bit uncomfortable: the environment isn’t “out there.” It’s the air in our room, … Read more
Legendary painter Raja Ravi Varma’s quote, “There is no failure, it’s only unfinished success,” reframes setbacks as temporary roadblocks. His own journey, marked by criticism before achieving fame, illustrates that what appears as failure is merely a stage in the ongoing process of achieving success, much like a painting in progress. Failures often feel like … Read more
Geometric ceiling patterns are increasingly popular in contemporary homes. These designs use shapes, lines, and layered forms to create a modern visual statement. Whether achieved through gypsum panels, wooden elements, or decorative mouldings, geometric ceilings add personality and artistic appeal while enhancing the overall design character of the space. Modern ceiling designs serve both aesthetic … Read more
Our deepest wounds, rather than just pain, are sacred thresholds for vulnerability, allowing something greater to enter. Psychologist Carl Jung suggests that in moments of brokenness, when defenses are down, we become open to deeper self-awareness, compassion, and love. This perspective challenges societal expectations of constant perfection, highlighting that true awakening often occurs through honestly … Read more
Greek proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Proverbs often carry timeless wisdom in simple, memorable language. One such Greek proverb, “The smart bird gets caught by the beak,” offers a striking lesson about intelligence, caution and self-control. At first, the saying may sound unusual, but its meaning is easy to relate to once we look … Read more