The spine-bellied sea snake, also known as the short sea snake, is among the most common sea snakes which is mostly caught accidentally in fishing nets across the Indian Ocean. It has a relatively short, thick body with dark bands. Its venom is quite powerful, enough to immobilise fish rapidly. Where to spot it in…
Connaught Place (Image Credit: Canva) There are places that serve a city, and then there are places that define it. In Delhi, Connaught Place which is popularly known as CP, belongs firmly to the latter category.At first glance, it is a bustling commercial hub filled with shoppers, café lovers, tourists, office-goes, and street performers. But…
“Love is evil, you might even fall for a goat.” Russian love proverb “Lyubov’ – zla, polyubish’ i kozla”Translation: “Love is evil, you might even fall for a goat.”Meaning: Love is blind.This Russian love proverb is witty and very human. It sounds like a playful warning: love is a tricky thing that can make you…
Gone are the days when people used to rely on verbal promises. The trend has almost disappeared even from the small towns of India. Property experts highly recommend getting a detailed written rental agreement which has all the information including rent, lock-in period, maintenance responsibilities, security deposit, notice period, and renewal terms, among others. Source…
Most people who arrive in Mumbai come hoping the city will become their future. That is what makes a young woman’s story from Uttar Pradesh stand out.For 23-year-old Khushboo, Mumbai was never the final destination.The city is where she works. It is where she spends her days delivering food orders as a Swiggy delivery partner….
“Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.” – Abraham LincolnFirst things first: despite what internet memes and motivational posters tell you, Abraham Lincoln almost certainly never said this. The word “hustle” didn’t even mean hard work back in the 1860s (it usually meant to shove or…
“Kiss me here, kiss me.”A few words shouted on a Kolkata street were enough to turn a routine travel video into a viral storm online – sparking outrage, discomfort, and a sharply divided debate across social media.What started as a brief street interaction between an Australian tourist and a young local man has now snowballed…
We all know someone who practically lives in black. Open their wardrobe and it’s a sea of black T-shirts, black shirts, black dresses, black trousers and black jackets. While everyone else is experimenting with bright colours and seasonal trends, they’re reaching for the same shade every morning without a second thought.At first glance, it may…
Children often learn about relationships by observing the people around them. While they are taught to be friendly, sharing, and caring, they also need to understand what respect looks like in a relationship. A healthy relationship does not depend on fear, guilt, pressure, or making someone feel responsible for another person’s happiness. A good friend,…
Quote of the day by Alice Walker Alice Walker is an acclaimed American novelist, poet, essayist and social activist whose work has influenced generations of readers around the world. Best known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Color Purple, Walker’s writings often explore themes of humanity, resilience, spirituality, self-discovery and social justice.Throughout her career, she…
