Travel stories often become popular because of hidden destinations or unique food finds. This one has gone viral for a different reason. An Indian traveller’s reflections after returning from Sri Lanka have started a conversation about everyday life, with social media users discussing how small civic habits can leave a lasting impression. Her post has…
Sometimes real life is stranger than fiction, and one such recent incident has caught people’s attention. A US citizen arrested in a terror case has approached a Delhi court with an unusual request: Permission to cook his own food inside Tihar Jail, saying he has been unable to eat the meals served there and has…
Most people throw eggshells in the kitchen bin without thinking about anything else, but skilled gardeners consider them a source of natural resources. High in calcium and other trace minerals, eggshells can be used in many ways in the garden instead of being simply wasted. Even though they cannot become a miracle fertilizer, proper preparation…
Choosing a baby’s name is one of the most meaningful decisions for any parent. While some names are selected because they sound beautiful or honour family traditions, others are cherished for the powerful stories and emotions they carry. Names that symbolise new life, hope, renewal and fresh beginnings have remained popular across cultures because they…
Pigeons appear to pose no threat until they start building a nest on a balcony. They create lots of mess with feathers, droppings, nesting material, and constant cooing. However, you need to consider using humane ways that will discourage pigeons from settling on your balcony without doing them any harm. Luckily, just a couple of…
Many parents have noticed their child sleeping with their mouth open. This habit is often brushed off as a cute and quirky habit. While occasional mouth breathing due to cold or allergies is harmless, persistent mouth breathing during sleep can sometimes be an early sign that a child is not breathing optimally. It may even…
“Why do I have to sleep at 9?” “But why can’t I wear this?” “How do you know that’s true?” “I don’t agree.” If you’re a parent, you’ve probably heard some version of these questions almost daily. And if you’re being honest, you’ve likely answered at least one of them with, “Because I said so.”…
Jungle safaris are meant only for the responsible tourists. For those who don’t believe in following rules or discipline, safaris should not be on their bucket list because the first lesson every safari guide tells is simple: the rules must be followed. Whether you’re exploring India’s Jim Corbett or America’s Yellowstone or Africa’s savannahs, park…
Walk into any Indian kitchen and you’ll probably find more than one kind of flour sitting on the shelf. While wheat remains the everyday favourite, millets, gram flour and rice flour have been part of regional cuisines for centuries. Today, as more people pay attention to nutrition, these traditional flours are making a comeback and…
While Mumbai is known for several historic architecture and modern buildings, for this Norwegian national named Lasse Lund, the city represents something far unbearable. Living in Mumbai, his childhood was spent surviving alone after he says he was abandoned by his parents at a tender age of 10 during a family vacation to India. The…