Life & Style

From a humble grocery shop in a Telangana village, Thota Vaikuntam’s artistic journey blossomed. Despite early doubts, his dedication led him to international acclaim. Inspired by his mother and the women of his village, his distinctive paintings, featuring dusky-toned figures adorned with traditional elements, now grace museums worldwide. His unwavering commitment to his craft continues … Read more

Choosing a name for your baby girl is one of the most meaningful decisions you’ll make as a parent. If you’re looking for a name that represents courage, strength, leadership, and resilience, history offers plenty of inspiration. Across different cultures and civilizations, countless women fought battles, defended their people, challenged injustice, and left behind extraordinary … Read more

“Our daughter is not a defective toy”: They were told to ‘replace’ her and what her parents did will remain an example forever There’s a powerful saying in Hindi: “Paida karne wale se bada palne wala hota hai.” In simple words, it takes far more to raise a child than it does to give birth … Read more

Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna’s Juhu residence offers a warm, artistic, and uncluttered sanctuary. Twinkle Khanna’s interior design prowess shines through, featuring a bamboo-lined glass wall, bold feminist-inspired art, quirky elephant-motif wallpaper, and a vibrant abstract mural above the living room sofa. This home is a testament to thoughtful curation, blending natural elements with striking … Read more

This is no surprise that Vande Bharat trains have changed the way Indians travel. These semi-high speed trains, since their inception, are offering travellers premium comfort without breaking their bank balance. From Kerala’s houseboats to Karnataka’s Western Ghats and Goa’s coastal landscapes, these Vande Bharat routes prove that comfort isn’t always expensive. For many travellers, … Read more

For years, Europe has been synonymous with cool and pleasant summers, vibrant streets, and breezy evenings attracting travellers from worldwide; especially from North India as summers in this part of India get too hot to handle. People start planning quick summer escapes to European nations. But June 2026 has changed that perception and how! It … Read more

Sometimes, life doesn’t feel difficult. It just feels… distant. You answer messages, finish work, meet people, and carry on with your routine, yet there’s an uncomfortable feeling that you’re only getting through the days instead of really living them. If you’ve been feeling that way lately, you don’t necessarily need a new city, a new … Read more

When people think of adorable animals, fish are usually the last creatures that come to mind. But the ocean is home to some surprisingly charming species, with tiny smiling faces, bright colours and quirky features that make them stand out. Some have even become favourites among divers and underwater photographers simply because they look too … Read more

Walk into most kitchens today and butter is one of the first things to go into the refrigerator. Leave it outside for too long, and it quickly turns soft, loses its freshness or spoils. But in a quiet town in Tamil Nadu, people have been making butter for generations that challenges this modern assumption. There … Read more

Let’s all agree that there’s no experience more thrilling than spotting a tiger emerging quietly from behind tall grasses or the trumpet of elephants echoing through a forest. There’s always an anticipation on what lies around the next bend in an open jeep. For a number of travellers, a jungle safari is more than just … Read more