Who actually needs a dedicated notepad when you have a perfectly good passport sitting around with dozens of empty pages? A viral clip showing an Indian travel document stuffed with phone contacts, quick addition sums, and random household reminders has left social media in stitches, with thousands calling it the absolute peak of desi resourcefulness.Most … Read more
Aikanthika, a farm in central Karnataka (PC: Aikanthika) At an age when most children are busy making reels and exploring the world of social media, Visista, 20-year-old from Karnataka, had already found a favourite place to learn, her grandmother’s kitchen. She sees her grandmother Lakshmi prepare everyday meals and tries her hand at cooking and … Read more
Pablo Picasso (Photo via X) Pablo Picasso was a Spanish artist and the co-founder of Cubism. He worked as a painter, sculptor, printmaker, and ceramicist, and is among the most influential artists of the 20th century.Beyond art and sculpture, Picasso also spoke words of wisdom that remain relevant today.He once weighed in on a profound … Read more
Shopping for a brother can be a task in itself. Ask him what he wants, and chances are you will get a casual “kuch nahi chahiye” or “jo lena hai le lo.” But that does not mean you cannot surprise him with something he will actually like. With Bhai Dooj around the corner, it is … Read more
A teenager is telling a parent about a difficult day at school. The parent is listening, or at least appears to be, while scrolling through messages. The conversation continues, but the teenager notices that their words are competing with a screen for attention. It may seem like a small, everyday moment. Yet repeated experiences of … Read more
Checking into a hotel room usually comes with a familiar little routine. You drop your bags, look at the bed, check the bathroom, switch on the television and perhaps admire the view from the window. But while most guests inspect the obvious corners, there are a few spots that rarely get a second glance. Some … Read more
Photo: Discover Wildlife/ Curtin University Dinosaurs ruled this planet for over 150 million years before they went extinct nearly 70 million years ago.All that was left behind were bones, teeth, footprints, and a few crystallised secrets buried deep in the ground. For centuries, fossils have been our only window into their world. They show us … Read more
This is the story of Ramya Manjunath Anche, a Bengaluru-born astronomer preparing to study something that has remained difficult for scientists to understand for decades. The subject is of the tiny particles of dust floating between stars. As a teenager fascinated by the 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, she has now grown up to lead … Read more
Bathrooms, balconies, utility spaces and areas around kitchen sinks can become attractive to insects when there is excess moisture. Stagnant water, leaking taps and damp corners may encourage insect activity, creating a potential food source for lizards. Check for leaks, clear water collected in plant trays and make sure areas prone to moisture are cleaned … Read more
Polish woman shares 5 ways India has changed since she first arrived 10 years ago A decade can make a considerable difference to the way people live in a country. What once seemed like a regular part of daily life can look completely different after a few years. For people who have been away, these … Read more