Fyodor Dostoevsky on life’s true purpose: “The mystery of human existence lies…” Fyodor Dostoevsky was one of the most prominent Russian writers and philosophers who investigated the mysteries of the human soul, morality, relationships, love, suffering, and faith. Moreover, many of his ideas and questions were deep enough to still resonate with people in the … Read more
Quote of the day by Pablo Picasso (Image: X) Pablo Picasso was a Spanish painter and sculptor and is regarded as the co-founder of Cubism and one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.He spent his life experimenting with new forms of art and ideas and is known for constantly reinventing his style, … Read more
Quote of the Day by Sadhguru (photo via X) Sadhguru is a yogi and mystic who is popularly known for his teachings on meditation, yoga, and inner well-being, and regularly shares beautiful ideas on how to live a joyful, conscious life.Recently, he talked about the deeply profound idea that our inner state, or state of … Read more
“The purpose of life is to live it” (Wiki) Anna Eleanor Roosevelt needs no introduction. She was an American diplomat and activist who served as the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, from 1933 to 1945, during her husband Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four terms as president. The woman lives through her words of wisdom. … Read more
Why are train coaches blue, red or green? Here’s what their colours actually mean If you have travelled by train in India, you may have noticed that railway coaches do not all look alike. Some are the familiar blue, while many newer trains have red coaches. Others feature different colours and liveries.It is easy to … Read more
Zenobia was the name of the celebrated third-century queen of Palmyra, an ancient city in present-day Syria. She ruled a powerful kingdom and challenged Roman authority during her reign. Her name has since become associated with independence, leadership and one of antiquity’s most remarkable queens. A name with historical roots can give a child a … Read more
Gen Z turns down ₹1 crore job offer at 25 to avoid toxic workplace; LinkedIn reacts A ₹1 crore salary package is the kind of offer that can make even a difficult job seem worth considering. But one 25-year-old reportedly chose to walk away from the opportunity after deciding that the workplace was not right … Read more
A family holiday usually comes with a familiar checklist: where to go, what to see, where to eat and how many photographs to squeeze into a few days. But what if a family trip was not really about the destination at all?A new idea called a “matriarch trip” is putting the focus somewhere else- on … Read more
Woman explains why India still feels more expensive to her The tax bill is only one part of the cost of living. What comes after it can matter just as much. That is the point behind a social media post by Jyoti, a business owner who spends time in both India and Sweden.Her experience has … Read more
Image credits: Canva (for representative purposes only) You have a person you text when something funny happens. You know their weekend plans. They know what has been bothering you at work. You may spend hours together, stay over, meet often, and have the kind of chemistry that makes it feel ridiculous to call this “casual.”Then … Read more