Why neat-looking front beds almost always use these evergreen shrubs? Image credit – Wikimedia While a backyard flower border serves an entirely different purpose compared to a front entry bed, it must look neat from the street, groomed next to the front door, and balanced even without flowering plants. This is the reason why evergreen … Read more
Optical illusions do more than trick your eyes — they shine a light on how your brain builds the world and, by extension, on parts of your personality. Because our minds evolved to process information quickly, they often fill in missing details and favour patterns that helped our ancestors survive. Those snap judgments tell a … Read more
For years, many of the foods Indian grandparents cooked and ate without a second thought were brushed aside as “old-fashioned,” too simple, too humble, or not glamorous enough for the modern plate. But food trends have a funny way of circling back. What once sat quietly in steel tiffins, clay pots, and kitchen shelves is … Read more
The forest is never silent – not even in the calmest hours, and certainly not when birds are around. But they are not chattering to kill boredom. Every chirp, call and song carries a meaning that has rarely been understood by humans. Cornell researchers have succeeded in understanding some of this bird behaviour.Though studying birds … Read more
A few years ago, sarees on international red carpets were treated like “cultural moments”. Beautiful? Yes. Fashion-forward? Apparently debatable. Now? The saree is becoming the outfit. Not the backup option. Not the token traditional look. The actual main-event silhouette dominating global fashion conversations in 2026. Image credit : Instagram | People are tired of fashion … Read more
Parents often want children to grow into confident decision-makers, but freedom can feel risky when the stakes are everyday routines, schoolwork, or behavior. The instinct is to step in, correct, and control. Yet children learn judgment by practicing it, not by being told to develop it. The sweet spot is not chaos and not micromanagement. … Read more
Selecting materials based on looks rather than longevity will cause them to wear off quickly. Water-absorbent surfaces, slippery tiles, or inferior quality fittings might seem good initially, but they will deteriorate in the long run. Using anti-slip tiles and moisture-proof materials will help ensure convenience. The bathroom is the most commonly used room in any … Read more
Bhavya Ranjan’s CBSE Class 12 result has turned her into one of the year’s standout student achievers. The Oxford Public School student from Ranchi scored 499 out of 500, or 99.8 per cent, emerging as the national topper in the humanities/arts stream after the CBSE declared the Class 12 results on May 13, 2026. The … Read more
In a recent update, the government of Thailand has announced plans to tighten its visa-free entry rules for 93 countries. The Thai government has decided to reduce the visa-free stay period from 60 days back to 30 days because the officials are worried over the rising concerns of misuse of long visa-free stays. The extended … Read more
In many East Asian cultures, fatherhood has traditionally been tied to discipline, structure, and responsibility. A father may be less verbally affectionate than some modern parenting ideals suggest, but he is often expected to model self-control, duty, and perseverance. In such homes, love may be expressed through insistence: study harder, behave well, respect elders, stay … Read more