When people imagine a national park, they usually think of sprawling forests, safari routes and multiple entry gates. India’s smallest national park is nothing like that. In fact, reaching it can be far more challenging than visiting some of the country’s largest protected areas.India’s smallest national park is South Button Island National Park, located in … Read more
At just 27 years old, Aditya Tiwari made a decision that challenged many social norms. He walked into an orphanage and chose to adopt Avinash, a child with special needs whom many prospective parents had overlooked. The journey was not easy. As a single man, Aditya faced legal hurdles and endless questions. Yet he refused … Read more
Psychology suggests tea drinkers may think a little differently than coffee drinkers, but not in the dramatic way social media likes to claim. The real divide is less about personality labels and more about how each drink affects the brain. Coffee usually delivers a stronger caffeine hit, which can sharpen alertness and concentration quickly. Tea, … Read more
Image credits: Instagram/thebetterindia Most people wait for the perfect opportunity to make a difference. They wait for funding, resources, or support. But Uttam Teron decided to start with what he had: a small cowshed, ₹800 in his pocket, and a determination to ensure that children in his community had access to education. More than two … Read more
Samay Raina is back in the headlines, but this time, it’s not because of a joke, a controversial clip, or a viral contestant.Instead, the internet is busy trying to figure out one thing: just how much money India’s Got Latent might be making.The conversation started after a social media user shared a post estimating the … Read more
This family went on a trip to the mountains What happened next is a safety reminder every parent should know (Image courtesy: Instagram/@backpackerxp) A family trip is something people look forward to with excitement and happiness. To beat the scorching heat, many families tend to plan trips to the mountains. But what if the same … Read more
The “fun dad” label can sound light, even a little playful, but psychology suggests it may point to something deeper. Research on father involvement shows that warm, responsive dads are often linked with better social, emotional, cognitive and physical outcomes in children. Harvard’s Center on the Developing Child says responsive back-and-forth interactions help build brain … Read more
When life kept taking away the people who held her up, Kalpana Prajapati kept moving anyway. Born in 2003 in a small village near Rewa, she grew up with loss as an early companion and struggle as a daily reality. But instead of letting hardship define her, the 23-year-old built her future brick by brick, … Read more
Few dishes capture the essence of South Indian comfort food quite like rasam and rice, and it was a combination that reportedly featured regularly in Kalam’s routine. During his years in Thiruvananthapuram, he was said to end many days with a simple meal of rasam and rice, a choice that reflected his preference for light, … Read more
We all know someone who practically lives in jeans. Maybe it’s your friend who owns exactly one dress but somehow has fifteen pairs of denim. Maybe it’s your colleague who wears jeans every Friday, Monday and probably every day in between. Or maybe it’s you.No matter how many fashion trends come and go, jeans somehow … Read more