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Quote of the day by Ram Dass (Photo: Ram Dass/ @BabaRamDass/ X) Ram Dass was a Harvard scientist and psychedelic, who later became a spiritual teacher after meeting his guru Neem Karoli Baba, and is credited with bringing the concept of Indian spirituality to the West.Previously, he talked about how the world often treats pain … Read more

Image credits: Vedika Jain At the end of a school year, textbooks often become yesterday’s material. They are pushed into cupboards, passed on to younger siblings, or sold with other things no longer needed.For another student, however, that same book may be something they cannot easily afford.That contrast is what led Vedika Jain to start … Read more

Today, August 8, 2026, the football world is mourning. Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, Jorge Messi, died at the age of 68 in Rosario, Argentina, after battling a prolonged illness. But Jorge Messi was never just the father of the world’s greatest footballer. He was the architect of everything that followed. The quiet, determined … Read more

Everyone has a marigold in their life, they are like a persistent glow of sunshine, sparkling your life with light and support. They are the ones who push you to the maximum, support and celebrate you in every little and big achievement, grow beside you and transform you into the best version of yourself. Most … Read more

Fresh corn is one of the highlights of the rainy season, and a spicy corn chaat makes for a quick, healthy and satisfying snack.How to make it: Boil or roast sweet corn kernels. Toss them with butter, chopped onions, tomatoes, coriander, green chillies, lemon juice, chaat masala, black salt and a pinch of red chilli … Read more

Preity Zinta’s father gave her this one lesson about education For Preity Zinta, education was never simply about getting a degree. It was the foundation of independence. Long before she became one of Bollywood’s most recognisable actresses, a successful entrepreneur, and a co-owner of an IPL team, she was a young girl whose parents taught … Read more

Lucknow entrepreneur says, ‘Get a job first’ The debate around jobs and entrepreneurship has found a new talking point online. While starting a business is often associated with taking risks and backing your own ideas, one entrepreneur’s advice is far more practical: spend some time working first.A video featuring Lucknow-based entrepreneur Akash Singh has sparked … Read more

For generations, many Indian homes have placed the kitchen in the south-east corner, not simply as a matter of design but as a deeply rooted Vastu tradition. Even today, while buying a new house or planning construction, one of the first questions many families ask is, “Where is the kitchen?” In Vastu Shastra, the answer … Read more

On December 26, 2024, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu stood before 17 extraordinary young Indians and presented each of them with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, the country’s highest honour for exceptional children. Among those 17 children was one who stood out not because of what he … Read more

And, of course, there is the reason almost everyone understands. Lift mirrors are perfect for that quick check before stepping out. You can straighten your collar, fix your hair, or make sure your outfit still looks right. What started as a practical feature has also become an unofficial final-check station. The next time you catch … Read more