Lalbaugcha Raja idol ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi festival, at Lalbaug, in Mumbai Mumbai’s most famous Ganpati did not begin with a grand pandal or celebrity crowds. Its story began with a market that had shut down, families worried about their livelihood and a promise made to Lord Ganesha. In 1934, that promise took the form…
For many employees, workplace wellness usually means a gym membership, an occasional health check-up, a team outing or perhaps a fitness challenge with a small reward. But an Indian woman working in South Korea has shared a very different kind of workplace incentive, and the reward is enough to make many employees curious. Maansi Arora,…
For many young people, pursuing a PhD, building a career and securing a future can become the biggest priorities in life. For Mohd Firdoos, however, education was never only about his own future. Alongside his academic journey, he spent years working with communities, helping children and spreading awareness about issues that affect everyday life. His…
McConaughey said Levi had wanted social media for several years before his parents agreed. (Instagram/@officiallymcconaughey) Matthew McConaughey’s son Levi wanted social media when he was 12. His father, actor Matthew McConaughey, still wasn’t ready to let him join. The family eventually agreed when Levi turned 15. During an appearance on the Today Show in 2023,…
You meet someone at a party, exchange names and have a perfectly good conversation. A few minutes later, however, their name has completely disappeared from your mind. You remember their face, what they do and even something interesting they told you, but not the one word you actually need. It can feel awkward, especially when…
Chana married his first wife, Zathiangi, when he was 17 years old. In a village in Mizoram, one man became known around the world for the size of his family. Ziona Chana, who died in June 2021 at the age of 75, was widely described as the head of the world’s largest family. At one…
The festive season is not the time to experiment with a completely new skincare routine. On busy days stick to basics: Cleanser → Moisturiser → Sunscreen. If you already use a serum regularly and skin tolerates it well you can continue using it. But avoid introducing new products just before an important event; an unexpected…
Alia explained why she chose emails instead of a traditional memory book. For many parents, a child’s early years pass in a blur of photographs, videos and small moments that are easy to forget. Alia Bhatt has found her own way of keeping those memories together. The actor has been sending emails to her daughter…
As the crisp air of autumn settles in and gardens begin trading their summer blooms for golden leaves, many bird lovers start wondering how to keep their feathered visitors coming back even as natural food sources dwindle. While seed feeders and suet blocks are the usual go-to options, there is one surprisingly simple trick that…
Harshit Sanguri with his students After reaching the mains of several competitive exams without making the final cut, Harshit Sanguri found his calling in a remote primary school in Nainital’s Ramgarh block. He now teaches every subject to children from first to fifth grade, walks through a forested stretch to reach his school and spends…