Life & Style

Every parent knows childhood doesn’t last forever. One day you’re packing school lunches, tying shoelaces and waiting outside tuition classes. Then, almost without noticing, you’re helping your child pack for college, a new city or their first job. Most parents expect this transition. What they rarely expect is how quickly everyday togetherness disappears after that.Recently,…

Inner stillness and human connection are emerging as the next big wellness trends Wellness is not limited anymore to physical fitness or a healthy diet. Nowadays, experts state that mental well-being also plays an equally significant role in ensuring a well-balanced lifestyle. Speaking about the changes in the perception of wellness, Sitender Sehrawat, founder of…

Kiran is a timeless Indian name meaning “ray of light.” Popular across different regions and languages in India, it is one of the country’s best-known gender-neutral names and symbolises hope, brightness and new beginnings. Gender-neutral baby names continue to grow in popularity as parents look for names that are meaningful, flexible and universally appealing. Whether…

There was a time when passenger pigeons were so numerous that their flocks darkened the skies for hours. People believed a bird found in such unimaginable numbers could never disappear. There are few stories in nature as heartbreaking as that of the passenger pigeon. It is not because the bird was rare or fragile. It…

A Bengaluru techie’s monthly expense breakdown sparks a discussion online about the rising cost of living in big cities. If there is one topic that always gets people talking online, it is money. Whether it is salaries, rent, or monthly budgets, people are always curious to know how others manage their finances, especially in cities…

AI representation: ChatGPT As parents, we ask our children countless questions every day. “How was school?” “Did you eat your lunch?” “Is everything okay?” Most of the time, the answer is a quick “Yes.” But here’s the question many parents never stop to think about: What if everything wasn’t okay? Would your child tell you?The…

Hare Ram Pandey with his daughters On a cold December day in 2004, Hare Ram Pandey’s life changed forever. Walking through a forest near his home in Deoghar, Jharkhand, he heard the faint cries of a newborn baby. When he reached the spot, he found an infant girl lying alone, her tiny body covered in…

The biggest difference between a regular mirror and a magnifying mirror is the level of detail it shows. Walk into a hotel bathroom, and you will often find a familiar setup: a large mirror above the sink and, beside it, a smaller circular mirror attached to an adjustable arm.For many guests, it is just another…

What happens if an airplane runs out of fuel in the sky What’s your biggest flying fear? Turbulence? Emergency landing? Yes, these situations can be extremely scary but ever thought what will happen if your airplane runs out of fuel in the sky? Imagine flying at 35,000 feet and fuel runs out, it is one…

IIM graduate Nandini Sethi’s ₹1.31 lakh monthly expense breakdown in Mumbai has sparked a fresh debate online about the city’s rising cost of living. The question of how much it really costs to live in Mumbai is once again being discussed across social media. This time, the conversation began after a corporate employee shared her…