Melting Alpine Glaciers: In 1963, a German mountain climber lost his belongings after falling into a crevasse; today, melting Alpine glaciers reunite the 86-year-old man with his deteriorated documents, camera, and whistle

AI-generated image via Canva Mountains often hide mysterious stories and incidents that seem to be from another world, and sometimes some stories emerge that feel hard to believe, like they belong to another century.In the mountains of western Austria, a backpack that vanished into a glacier crevasse in 1963 has just found its way back … Read more

Old newspaper isn’t just for wrapping: 10 surprisingly useful things you can do with it

There’s a good chance a stack of yesterday’s newspapers is sitting somewhere in your home right now, waiting for its usual fate, wrapping fragile items, lining a shelf, or simply heading straight to the recycling pile. But that ordinary stack of newsprint is quietly one of the most versatile materials sitting around most Indian homes, … Read more

Exercise Without Equipment: Japan’s 4-minute workout goes massively viral with a claim of losing 5 kg in a week; here’s why millions are watching and what you can learn from this

This 4-minute workout from Japan is going viral for claiming to help people lose 5 kg in a week; here’s how the simple routine works and whether you should believe it or not A four-minute workout originating from Japan is now going viral after a video demonstrating the routine went viral on social media. The … Read more

Funny Police Sketch: ‘This is my mum’: Lost 7-year-old couldn’t remember mother’s number, so she drew this hilarious ‘portrait’ instead; later police reunited her with parents

Unable to remember her mother’s phone number, the girl tried to help police by drawing her instead. A seven-year-old girl in China had one job when she found herself at a police station after getting lost: helping officers identify her parents. There was just one small problem. She did not know her parents’ phone numbers. … Read more

Hairfall, dandruff, fizz? Experts reveal monsoon haircare mistakes you’re probably making without realising it

(Image Credits: Pinterest) Monsoon may bring relief from the heat, but the season can be rough on your hair and scalp. High humidity, sweat and frequent exposure to rain can leave hair frizzy, greasy and prone to dandruff, infections and hair fall.And some everyday habits can make things worse.From leaving rainwater on your hair to … Read more

She sold fruits to fund her education, then became a cancer-care pioneer: The remarkable journey of Dr Vijayalakshmi Deshmane

Some of the most remarkable medical journeys begin far from hospitals and operating rooms. For Dr Vijayalakshmi Deshmane, the path to becoming a pioneering surgical oncologist began after school, helping her mother sell fruits and vegetables to support their struggling family. She faced financial hardship, a language barrier and even academic failure, moments that nearly … Read more

‘Not a picnic spot’: Rajasthan family turns newly built expressway into picnic spot, draws massive backlash; here are 7 better places for a family outing

A recent incident in Rajasthan has sparked a debate on civic sense when a big family was reportedly seen sitting on a newly inaugurated expressway in Rajasthan and enjoying a meal right in the middle of the road. The viral video shows just how quickly a harmless-looking family lunch can turn into a dangerous situation … Read more

Putting ice cubes in the dryer: Why people are trying this viral hack and how it may help reduce wrinkles in clothes

Pulling a wrinkled shirt out of a laundry pile with no time left to iron it is a genuinely familiar kind of panic, and it’s exactly the problem behind one of the more unusual laundry trends making the rounds online. The method is almost absurdly simple: toss a handful of ice cubes into the dryer … Read more

Sadhguru: Quote of the day by Sadhguru: “Creation is in the lap of the Creator, and the Creator is the core of creation”; What the yogi and mystic advises on understanding the significance of life, our place and purpose in the universe

Quote of the day by Sadhguru: “Creation is in the lap of the Creator, and the Creator is the core of creation” Sadhguru, the mystic and yogi, often gives novel perspectives on how we view our daily life in general, and even though his words sound simple, they are interesting lookouts into how we might … Read more