Opening a coconut does not require brute force. Draining it first, tapping around its natural middle seam and rotating it gradually can make the shell easier and safer to crack. Breaking a whole coconut can look like a job that needs strength, a heavy tool and a very steady hand. It actually comes down to … Read more
For Rishabh, the rumours aren’t necessarily upsetting because of what strangers think about him. What bothers him more is when those stories reach his parents. He recalled one incident that left his mother worried. Someone had sent her a photograph showing Rishabh standing beside a woman holding a baby. With no context around the picture, … Read more
The Apothecary Diaries is one of the most loved anime, and its characters have really made a place in people’s hearts. One such character is Maomao that stands out because of her sharp observational skills, knowledge of medicine, and intelligence. For those who love watching stories about clever protagonists, here’s a look at 5 anime … Read more
The expat said he noticed that conversations could quickly move beyond the usual introductions. (Image: AI-representation) Moving to a new country for work often means adjusting to a different routine, food, language and way of doing things. For one European expat who moved to India, however, one of the more unexpected differences emerged not at … Read more
Photo via Katherineswitzer.com Some photographs transport us to other places, or rather moments back in time.One such photo is of a scene: A man mid-hunch, with a big grin, grabbing at a runner’s bib number while other runners scatter around them in shock. It looks planned, posed, theatrical, the kind of image you’d expect from … Read more
The saree moment became even more interesting when Kareena posted a throwback featuring her sister, Karisma Kapoor. On September 11, Kareena shared a collage on her Instagram Stories showing her recent leheriya look alongside Karisma wearing a similar style in Zubeidaa. She also added the song “Main Albeli” from the film to the Story. “Well, … Read more
The viral video shows woman confronting a youth over a seat in a general coach of an Indore-Dewas train. A video from a general coach of a train in the Indore-Dewas region has sparked a debate online after a woman was seen confronting a young man over a seat. The exchange, which was recorded by … Read more
Being the friendly boss sounds like a good idea. You want your team to feel comfortable around you, speak openly and know that you’re not the kind of manager who pulls rank at every opportunity.But Hemant Wadhwani says his own experience taught him that there can be a downside to being too relaxed with the … Read more
There is a particular kind of confusion that comes with liking someone who seems to like you back, but never actually does anything about it. They talk to you often. They remember things you mentioned in passing. They somehow manage to be around you quite a lot. But when it comes to actually saying something, … Read more
Leo Tolstoy (Photo via Canva) Leo Tolstoy was a Russian writer from the 1800s, best known for his larger-than-life novels, which are still considered some of the greatest books ever written. He wasn’t just a novelist, though; later in life, he became almost like a moral philosopher, questioning wealth and violence, living a much simpler … Read more