How often should you really wash your curtains? The answer might surprise you |

The curtains are usually not given much attention in regular cleaning, but they are one of the most important factors in keeping the overall ambience of a room. From controlling the amount of sunlight that enters a room to adding texture and warmth, curtains silently accumulate dust, allergens, and other impurities. Eventually, this may affect … Read more

UAE travel update: Flight operations resume partially; Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia, Emirates revise schedules |

UAE carriers have resumed some flight operations at major airports across the country, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah, as the Middle East airspace is now partially open again. However, the carriers have reminded air travelers that flight schedules are subject to change, hence the need for air travelers to stay updated … Read more

New Flight Rules In India: 60% seats on flights to be free and more passenger-friendly rules announced by Ministry of Civil Aviation; what travellers in India need to know

A big relief for air travellers! In a major step toward making air travel more affordable, accessible and passenger-friendly, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued new directives mandating that a minimum of 60% seats on every flight be allocated free of charge. It aims at fair and transparent access for travellers. The move, implemented … Read more

7 life lessons to learn from cricket

Centuries breed swagger, but swagger often leads to a loose shot. The greatest players, like Sunil Gavaskar, knew that once the match is over, you start back at zero the next morning. The Life Lesson: When you’re winning, stay humble. Success is a temporary “form,” but character is permanent. Celebrate your wins, but don’t forget … Read more

5 reasons why people with strict parents struggle with boundaries in relationships– And how to fix it

In strict households, a “no” wasn’t a healthy boundary; it was a betrayal. And so you simply agreed to everything, even when you wanted to disagree or say ‘no’, just in order to keep your peace. Now, in adulthood, telling your partner you’re too tired for dinner feels like a massive risk. You worry that … Read more

Kayaköy: The Turkish ghost village that once thrived with 10,000 Greeks |

Kayaköy, an abandoned town located in Turkey’s southwestern Muğla province, has been referred to as a ghost town. In addition, it has been designated by the NIA (National Immigration Agency) as an open-air museum in memory of the 1923 population exchange between Greece and Turkey. Following the Greco-Turkish War, the town’s 10,000 inhabitants (all of … Read more

Archaeologists unearth a 125,000-year-old Neanderthal ‘factory’ that could rewrite human history |

Archaeologists are used to slow, careful discoveries. Most digs reveal fragments. At a lakeside site in Germany, researchers digging into a low hill came across something far more organised than expected. It was not just scattered remains.The evidence suggests that Neanderthals may have been running what experts now describe as “fat processing sites” as far … Read more

5 weird and silly things people in love do, according to psychology

Ever find yourself burying your nose in your partner’s hair or neck? You’re essentially “scent-guarding.” Based on Helen Fisher’s work on evolutionary psychology and a 2024 study in Chemical Senses, we are wired to sniff our partners to check for genetic compatibility and emotional grounding. Their unique scent acts like a natural sedative, lowering cortisol … Read more

Flying via the Middle East? Here’s how ongoing disruptions could impact travellers and what to expect |

The Middle East is considered a hub of global aviation, providing connectivity between Asia, Europe, Africa, and America, with some of the busiest air transit points in the world. For millions of air travelers, especially those traveling from India, Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi have always been major air transit points. However, airspace restrictions, geopolitical … Read more