A steaming plate of Maggi and a cutting chai up in the mountains is pretty much a rite of passage for anyone traveling through Himachal. But behind those cozy roadside stalls lies a business scale that most tourists completely overlook. Up at Rohtang Pass, one local vendor recently broke down his daily sales, proving that…
Maximalism in Indian fashion can quickly tilt into chaos if you don’t know what you’re doing, but Kangana Ranaut’s recent appearance in Ahmedabad was a lesson in how to do heavy detail right. Custom-crafted by Frontier Raas, her saree was a striking mashup of traditional craft – bringing together rich Rai Bandhej Bandhani on smooth…
Inspired by Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain, this gender-neutral name is a natural choice for parents drawn to grand landscapes and ambitious beginnings. The mountain was named after British surveyor Sir George Everest, rather than deriving from a word meaning mountain. As a given name, however, it carries associations of endurance, determination and reaching…
Quote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci was a Renaissance painter and sculptor, best known for creating the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.But beyond art, he also filled thousands of notebook pages with studies of anatomy, water, flight, and machines, and his curiosity never faded.Over the years of his work,…
Zhang Xue sets a new Guinness World Record (PC: China Daily) And we thought flying cars and walking on water were possible only in fairy tales! Meet Chinese entrepreneur Zhang Xue, 39, who has created a bike which can run in water and made a Guinness World Record. Seventeen years after his first attempt ended…
Photo: Salma Hayek / Instagram For many parents, saying “just show me how” to a teenager has become a daily habit and actress Salma Hayek is happy to admit she’s one of them.In a new episode of Instagram’s Carversations, a series that sits parents and teens down for a chat, she revealed that she came…
Dreams and imagination open the door to endless possibilities, creativity and hope. They allow us to look beyond the ordinary and envision a beautiful future. For parents searching for a baby girl name inspired by these ideas, there are several lovely choices across different cultures and languages. From poetic international names to traditional choices, these…
Food creator shares his mother’s unusual 1970s food experiment that became a family favourite Food combinations that bring two different food cultures together often get people talking online. And sometimes, the most unusual pairings have been part of someone’s kitchen for years. A recent Instagram video has introduced food lovers to one such combination: Punjabi…
Things you should never do inside a supermarket Supermarkets are shared spaces where hundreds of people shop, touch products and move through narrow aisles every day. While most shoppers follow basic shopping etiquette, some everyday actions can create inconvenience for others or even affect food safety. Here are five things you should avoid doing during…
Salem’s Abyank Kannaa M.V. has reportedly set 21 records across academics, mathematics, memory, devotional activities and sports. His achievements include explaining complex science topics, solving advanced mathematical problems and completing a continuous 10-kilometre run in 59 minutes. (AI generated representative image) A child who can explain complex science concepts, solve advanced mathematical problems and recite…
