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Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian painter, sculptor, and architect, often called the archetype of the “Renaissance man.” He is renowned for creating masterpieces like The Last Supper, the Mona Lisa, and The Virgin of the Rocks, but his notebooks show that he was equally fascinated by anatomy, optics, hydraulics, flight, and the mechanics of … Read more

Quote of the day by Gaur Gopal Das (Photo: @gaurgopald/ X) Gaur Gopal Das is an Indian monk, motivational speaker, author, and lifestyle coach.He studied electrical engineering and worked briefly as a professional but left his corporate job in the 90s. Over the past three decades, he has become one of India’s most followed spiritual … Read more

Confidence is something many parents want for their children. They want their child to raise their hand in class, speak to new people without shrinking back, try something difficult without immediately saying “I can’t,” and, perhaps most importantly, trust themselves.But confidence is rarely built through repeated reminders to “be confident.” It develops much more quietly- … Read more

If you suddenly had more money, what would you spend it on? A bigger house? A luxury car? Designer labels?For entrepreneur and content creator Ankur Warikoo, the answer looks very different. Despite being financially comfortable today, he and his wife, Ruchi, have chosen a lifestyle that’s less about showing wealth and more about deciding where … Read more

Most of us complain when our hair takes too long to dry.For Renu Dhariyal, washing her hair is something she has to set aside hours for.The Uttarakhand resident has been named the new Guinness World Records holder for the longest hair on a living woman. Her hair measures an incredible 271.5 cm (8 feet 10 … Read more

There is a kind of tiredness that sleep does not always fix. It comes from waking up thinking about the child’s school schedule, rushing through work, remembering the doctor’s appointment, checking whether the project materials were packed, figuring out dinner, answering emails, attending a family function and then lying in bed wondering what was forgotten.For … Read more

Amara is a beautiful multicultural name associated with meanings such as “grace,” “eternal,” and “lovely” across different cultures. With its soft pronunciation and rich meaning, it has a timeless quality that suits every generation. A baby girl’s name is more than just a word – it becomes a part of her identity and story. Names … Read more

It is common to have a few leftover chapatis after a meal. They are usually wrapped, placed in the refrigerator, and quietly forgotten sometimes. By the following day, those soft rotis feel dry and slightly firm. Many people assume they are no longer worth eating and throw them away without a second thought. But stale … Read more

Electronic devices face more than power cuts during the rainy season. High humidity can quietly affect Wi-Fi routers, laptops, televisions, and speakers even when they never come into contact with rainwater. Over time, it finds its way into charging ports, cable connections, and tiny openings that are easy to overlook. A Wi-Fi router might start … Read more

Much of garlic’s scientific interest centres on allicin and related sulfur compounds.​Published in the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the review “Potential Health Benefit of Garlic Based on Human Intervention Studies: A Brief Overview” by Ansary et al. summarised evidence from human intervention studies showing that garlic and its bioactive compounds may have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, … Read more