Winter has made an early appearance in the higher reaches of Kashmir.The upper areas of Gulmarg and Gurez received the season’s first snowfall on Thursday, covering parts of the mountains in a fresh layer of white. At the same time, overnight rain swept across the plains of the Kashmir Valley, including Srinagar, marking a noticeable…
Why people suddenly turn to spirituality after a major life change It is interesting how spirituality can suddenly become important when life takes an unexpected turn.Someone who never used to pray may start visiting a temple. A person who always dismissed meditation may suddenly want to sit quietly every morning. After a breakup, a loss,…
His work earned him the name “Gandhi of architecture.” Laurie Baker believed a house did not have to be expensive to be beautiful. At a time when concrete and steel were often seen as the symbols of modern construction, the British-born architect turned to local bricks, traditional building methods and the natural surroundings to design…
Across nearly all these species, a few consistent factors explain the pattern. Flower pots retain moisture far longer than open garden beds, creating a cooler, more humid microclimate that many reptiles find comfortable, especially during hot afternoons. The loose, well-aerated soil typically used in potting mixes is also easier to burrow through than compacted garden…
Mumbai founder reveals her ₹52,000 monthly expenses Mumbai has a reputation for making people think twice before spending. But sometimes, it is not one big bill that changes the monthly budget. It is a long list of smaller payments that quietly add up. A recent expense breakdown shared by a 25-year-old Mumbai founder has opened…
IIT Madras alumnus clears UPSC, joins civil services, then walks away: ‘Things take a toll’ Clearing UPSC is a goal that many aspirants spend years working towards. But after achieving that goal and entering government service, some may still find themselves questioning whether the career is right for them. Bharani Vlsvss, an IIT Madras alumnus…
Wheatgrass has spent the last decade moving from niche health-food stores into mainstream Indian kitchens, and wheatgrass powder in particular has become one of the easiest ways to include it in a daily routine without dealing with the hassle of growing, juicing, and straining fresh grass at home. Made by drying young wheat shoots and…
IPS officer Sanjukta Parashar, widely known as the Iron Lady of Assam, has made history by becoming the first woman Inspector General to head the Central Reserve Police Force‘s elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action, better known as CoBRA. The appointment order was passed by CRPF headquarters on September 10, 2026, and Parashar has since…
His mother replaced strictness with activities, conversations and time together For one IIT Bombay graduate, his mother’s biggest parenting achievement did not come when he eventually made it to the prestigious institute. He says it happened much earlier, when she realised that the way she was trying to teach him was not working.In a video…
In his 2008 autobiography, No Limits: The Will to Succeed, he described the difficulties he faced in school, including struggling to sit still and pay attention. The boy who struggled to sit still in class went on to become the most decorated Olympian in history. Michael Phelps’s journey from an energetic child with ADHD to…
