Confucius (Image: Wikipedia) There are some quotes that stay alive for centuries because they speak about experiences that never really disappear. Human beings change technology, build different societies and live in different eras, but some habits remain surprisingly similar. One of those habits is the fear of asking questions. It happens in classrooms, offices, meetings…
We have all been there: picking a bunch of bright yellow bananas lying in the fresh aisle in a grocery store. Before you know it, you find them in your kitchen, brown and mushy. And sooner or later they end up in the bin. What if you could keep bananas in their prime for a…
Japandi is a combination of Japanese and Scandinavian design in a calm, simple way. It brings Japanese wabi‑sabi, more natural, imperfect beauty, together with Scandinavian hygge, which is more about warmth, cozy comfort. This form of interior is a quiet, relaxed look built around neutral colours, that includes beige, cream, soft brown, and lots of…
The city of Jaipur, which is also called the Pink City, is experiencing fast urbanisation and the need for effective transportation services owing to the traffic jams that have emerged. In a bid to solve these problems, the Government of India has approved the Jaipur Metro Phase 2, which is a move towards modernisation of…
Parenting rarely breaks down in one grand crisis. More often, it frays in the little, repetitive moments: the shoes that will not be worn, the homework that will not begin, the bath that must somehow become a negotiation, the screen that has to be turned off for the fifth time. These daily standoffs can leave…
The world children are growing up in is not simply changing; it is changing at a pace that can feel almost impossible to pin down. Careers that once seemed stable are being reshaped by technology. New tools appear before adults have fully learned the last one. Attention spans are being pulled in a dozen directions…
In a record-breaking land auction, plots in Thorrur, Hyderabad have fetched prices as high as ₹45,500 per square yard recently. It was a government-backed auction which again highlighted the city’s booming real estate industry. The strong response has reinforced Hyderabad’s position as India’s hottest real estate destination.More about the auctionThe auction was conducted by the…
When you see certain snakes for the first time, it’s hard not to wonder if someone brightened them in a photo editor. Their colours are so bright and attractive, with almost unreal-looking wild patterns, that they look designed by an artist or just AI-generated rather than natural. Although their appearance might deceive us into believing…
New parents are often flooded with advice from every direction, relatives, neighbours, friends, strangers at the park and, of course, the internet. Some of it is helpful, some of it is outdated, and some of it simply creates pressure where none is needed. Parenting, especially in the early years, is already full of doubt, exhaustion…
Navjot Singh Sidhu is a name that enjoys equal fame in both, cricketing and entertainment world. Also known as “Sixer Sidhu” for his explosive batting style, he represented India in 51 Test matches and 136 ODIs between 1983 and 1999 and scored over 7,000 runs. The sportsman was known for his fearless spin bowling and…