Life & Fitness

Quote of the day by Warren Buffett You know that feeling when you finally get somewhere good and realize it took forever to arrive? That’s basically what Warren Buffett was getting at with one of his most-quoted lines: someone enjoys shade today because someone else planted a tree long before they needed it. He was…

There’s an old Japanese proverb that sounds incredibly simple on the surface, but completely flips how you view your life once it finally clicks:”Uo gokoro areba mizu gokoro.”Translated literally, it means: If the fish has a mind, so does the water.It’s a beautiful bit of imagery, but it carries a punchy truth about reciprocity and…

Indian sweets are addictive, and one cannot stop with just one serving. But, when the same sweet leads to illness or food poisoning (because of substandard or expired ingredients), it often makes us regret it. In an unfortunate incident, members of three families allegedly fell ill after consuming malai pedas from the popular Guru Nanak…

Gen Z is redefining workplace norms, prioritizing efficiency and well-being over traditional ‘presenteeism.’ This generation, shaped by digital fluency and a desire for work-life balance, questions outdated practices. They value productivity and purpose, opting to leave when tasks are complete rather than appearing busy, signaling a shift towards healthier work environments. There is a particular…

A security deposit is one of the most significant aspects of a rental agreement in India. Before occupying a rented property, tenants have to make a lump-sum payment to the landlord as a precaution against rent arrears or other issues arising from the rental agreement. As these payments can be substantial, it is necessary to…

Sadhguru distinguishes between two very different ways of living through his wise words.First is the way most people work, mostly goal-oriented and outcome-dependent. People feel happy when they get a job. Peaceful when the relationship works out. Free when it’s figured out. In this perspective, liberation is always a destination. The second way, according to…

Quote of the day by Madeleine L’Engle (Image Credit: Wikipedia) Some quotes have the power to make us pause and reflect on the choices we make every day. This thoughtful observation by Madeleine L’Engle is one such quote. Best known as the author of the acclaimed novel A Wrinkle in Time, L’Engle was a celebrated…

It was supposed to be a typical evening for streaming fans: snacks in hand, feet up, ready to dive into a Disney, Marvel, Pixar, or Star Wars binge. Instead, thousands found themselves staring at frozen screens or error messages, stacked up against a Disney+ outage that nobody saw coming.All over the world, people hit a…

Photo: marina__neuralean/ Instagram Optical illusions don’t just trick the eye; they can quietly reveal how your mind is tuned in the moment. This optical illusion personality test, shared by Marina__Neuralean on social media, asks you to look at a single image and notice what appears first: a bird or a cage. Your instant impression may…

The spine-bellied sea snake, also known as the short sea snake, is among the most common sea snakes which is mostly caught accidentally in fishing nets across the Indian Ocean. It has a relatively short, thick body with dark bands. Its venom is quite powerful, enough to immobilise fish rapidly. Where to spot it in…