Life & Fitness

Ralph Waldo Emerson was one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century. Born in 1803 in Boston, Massachusetts, Emerson was an American essayist, philosopher, lecturer and poet who became a leading figure of the transcendentalist movement. His writings encouraged people to trust themselves, think independently and discover the power that lies within every…

Sometimes, the way you see things says more about you than you realize. That’s what makes an optical illusion personality test so oddly fascinating -it turns a simple image into something a little more personal.Take a moment to really look at this one and go with your first instinct. What do you see first –…

When R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title, the world celebrated the young grandmaster’s brilliance. Certainly, his victory was a pride for India, but, behind the global stage he was standing at, there was his mother, Nagalakshmi, who spent years building the foundation for him. Praggnanandhaa and his sister, Vaishali,…

“El amor es ciego, pero los vecinos no.”Translation: “Love is blind, but the neighbours are not.”This is a funny take reminding us that while you might be blinded by love, but your neighbours and community can see exactly what is going on. This Spanish proverb is funny, but it’s also true. It doesn’t speak of…

Former India captain Rahul Dravid’s young son, Anvay Dravid has been named in India’s Under-19 squad for the Sri Lanka tour. While the achievement has placed the spotlight on the young cricketer, it has also brought attention to Rahul Dravid’s lesser seen side of being a parent.Dravid, known for his disciplined and calm personality, follows…

The reasons are familiar, but together they have rewritten childhood. Schedules are fuller. Parents are more cautious. Cities leave less safe open space. Apartment life often means fewer shared grounds, fewer wandering hours and fewer children visible at once. Add screens into the mix, and it becomes easy for indoor entertainment to replace outdoor exploration…

Smell or fragrance is one of the most important senses that has an ability to evoke memories, scenes and influence emotions. Smells have the ability to shape travel experiences too. Unlike sounds or sights, certain smells can take you back in time before you’re consciously aware of them, triggering an emotional reaction, a childhood memory,…

Jigar Naik with his mother Apoorva Naik. (Image Courtesy: Dainik Bhaskar) Every time Apoorva Naik sat down at her sewing machine, she wasn’t just stitching clothes. She was stitching together hope. That machine became her family’s lifeline, paying school fees, covering daily expenses, and keeping alive a dream that once seemed out of reach. Today,…

Never give up because you never know what the tide will bring in the next day.- Tom HanksTom Hanks’ qoute is simple but contains a profound truth that we often forget. It doesn’t promise that things will get better tomorrow. It doesn’t say your hard work will definitely pay off. It says something more powerful:…

Biophilic design focuses on strengthening the connection between indoor environments and nature. It incorporates natural materials, indoor plants, abundant daylight, and organic textures. As wellness becomes a priority in residential design, biophilic interiors have gained popularity for promoting relaxation, improving air quality and enhancing overall well-being. Interior design trends continue to evolve, but certain styles…