Life & Style

Nature’s ingenuity shines with the Megapode, a chicken-sized bird that bypasses traditional incubation. Males meticulously construct heat-generating mounds from vegetation, burying eggs to hatch. Once free, chicks are entirely independent, fending for themselves from day one. This remarkable survival strategy, however, hasn’t protected over half of the species from endangerment, primarily due to their prized…

A heartwarming tale of resilience unfolds as Tripod, a three-legged doe, has adopted two orphaned fawns, adding to her own offspring. Photographed by Tanya Decatur, the deer’s remarkable maternal instincts have captivated online audiences. Despite losing a leg to a hunting accident last November, Tripod demonstrates incredible survival skills, now nurturing a blended family and…

A deaf and non-verbal boy, Lei Zeqing, lost his family at age 10 after a playful train ride went awry. For 35 years, he navigated life with the kindness of strangers, notably a restaurant owner who became a father figure. A unique childhood habit, writing his name backward, finally reunited him with his family, proving…

Having clean floors is a prerequisite for any healthy and cosy home, but most commercial floor cleaners contain strong chemical components which may remain after treatment or leave some kind of smell. There is no need for you to rely on harsh cleaning products every time you want to clean your floors. There are various…

This father lost a leg saving his 2-year-old daughter; says it’s a “trade I’d make any day” (Photo: ABC 7) This father lost a leg saving his 2-year-old daughter; says it’s a “trade I’d make any day” (Photo: ABC 7) This father lost a leg saving his 2-year-old daughter; says it’s a “trade I’d make…

In a major legal update, a US federal court has ruled to block $100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling it an unlawful tax that only Congress can impose. This means, thousands of Indians dreaming of studying, working or relocating to the United States, their journey has become more dicey. As per a Reuters report, a U.S….

A house name will serve as an identifying mark for years, maybe even for decades, or even centuries, depending on whether the house was bought by your descendants. Trendy names are appealing to everyone right now but may become outdated very soon as fashion changes. As opposed to that, a timeless house name will always…

There is something comforting about the monsoon that naturally draws us towards food. A plate of hot pakoras, leftover curry waiting for dinner, freshly cut fruit on the kitchen counter or a pot of cooked rice cooling by the window all seem perfectly ordinary on a rainy day. But beneath the season’s cool breeze lies…

Renowned artist Edvard Munch believed paintings possess a unique power to capture the depths of human emotion, a feat he felt photography, even in its advanced state, couldn’t fully achieve. His famous quote, comparing the camera to a brush, highlights painting’s ability to delve into the ‘Heaven or Hell’ of our inner lives – our…

No Indian celebration feels complete without laddus. They mark weddings, festivals, temple offerings and family milestones, making them one of the country’s most recognisable sweets. In 2016, confectioner PVVS Mallikharjuna Rao from Tapeswaram in Andhra Pradesh transformed this humble dessert into a world record by preparing the largest boondi laddu ever made. The sweet weighed…