Life & Style

Children are often told that being talented is the key ingredient towards becoming a champion. However, children also need to be willing to invest time and effort to upgrade their talents and skills. It is for this reason that footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has often cited that talent without working hard is nothing.“Talent without working hard…

Some voices touch your heart, then there are some which directly reach your souls and stay forever in the heart. These voices probably were never trained in some prestigious music schools or shaped by years of classical riyaaz. These are the voices blessed by gods of voice themselves. Say hello to Suneel Lodhi, the voice…

White vinegar serves as an eco-friendly remedy for typical laundry issues, efficiently softening fabrics by breaking down detergent residue. Stiff towels, dingy whites that never quite look bright again, static-charged clothes clinging together straight out of the dryer, these are the kind of small laundry annoyances most people just accept as normal. A bottle of…

If authenticity matters to you, buying directly from Longchamp or from an authorised retailer is the simplest option. If you’re shopping pre-owned, ask the seller for clear photographs of the logo, leather tab, stitching, hardware, interior label and any identifying markings before paying. And if the seller refuses to provide basic photographs, rushes you into…

Sometimes, one tiny change online is enough to make you wonder if something is wrong. Your partner is suddenly less active with you, more secretive with their phone, or interacting with people you have never heard of. The temptation is to investigate every like, follow and last-seen status. But the internet rarely gives you the…

Quote of the day by Ram Dass (Photo: Ram Dass/ @BabaRamDass/ X) Ram Dass, who was born Richard Alpert, was a Harvard psychologist and a follower of Neem Karoli Baba, who became one of the most influential spiritual teachers of the modern era.In his discourses and talks, he encouraged people to move from an ego-driven…

Sam Altman apologises for the messy GPT-6 Astra rollout, but paying ChatGPT users still have no date. Sam Altman has found himself at the centre of another debate over AI’s environmental impact, this time involving something far less technical than data centres or energy grids: an almond.The OpenAI CEO recently said that 38,000 ChatGPT queries…

Steve Irwin (Photo: Australian Zoo) Steve Irwin, the khaki-clad Australian known to millions as “The Crocodile Hunter,” died at just 44 after being fatally injured by a stingray while filming a documentary off Queensland’s coast. Twenty years ago, on September 4, 2006, the world lost one of its most recognisable wildlife champions.Two decades later, his…

North West has never been afraid to experiment with her look. At 13, she’s already developed a style that’s very much her own, and her latest beauty moment is proving once again that she isn’t interested in playing it safe.The teenager recently appeared in a TikTok video sporting a dramatic alternative-inspired look, complete with a…

Not every relationship becomes one-sided because of a big fight or betrayal. Sometimes, the shift happens quietly. You start noticing that you are usually the one texting first, making plans, making compromises, or trying to keep things on track. At first, it may seem harmless. But when these little patterns keep repeating, you can start…