There are days when being told to “be grateful” can feel almost irritating. You may know there are good things in your life, but that does not automatically make a difficult day feel good. If you are exhausted, disappointed, grieving, or simply not in the mood to pretend everything is fine, forcing yourself to “think…
Google employee shares glimpse of modak-making activity at Bengaluru office Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations are bringing a festive touch to offices as well, and a glimpse from Google’s Bengaluru campus is getting attention online. An employee’s Instagram video shows a simple celebration at work, where a familiar festive sweet became the focus of an office activity.Google…
At a time when most teenagers were focused on school and science assignments, 16-year-old Vyasji Mishra was trying to solve a practical problem with an unusual idea. A Class 11 student from Devsar in Madhya Pradesh, Mishra developed a hybrid stove that used kerosene for initial heating and water converted into steam as an alternative…
Optical illusion personality tests are interesting mind exercises that trick the brain and eyes into believing what a person sees first, what they focus on, or even their mood in that moment, despite the many objects layered into one another in a single image. But what makes these tests even more interesting is that each…
Why are 21 modaks offered to Lord Ganesha? Ganesh Chaturthi is here, and with it comes one of the festival’s most loved traditions: offering modaks to Lord Ganesha. From homemade sweets prepared in family kitchens to beautifully arranged bhog at temples and pandals, the modak has become closely associated with the celebration.But have you ever…
Choosing a baby name with a positive meaning can give it an added sense of significance. Names associated with prosperity, abundance and good fortune often carry ideas of happiness, success, blessings and a fulfilling life. From ancient Sanskrit names to timeless choices with Latin and Hebrew roots, these names offer a blend of cultural richness…
India’s sheer range of landscapes, dense rainforests, arid deserts, high-altitude cold deserts, mangrove deltas and everything in between, has quietly produced some of the most bizarre and wonderful creatures on the planet, many of which most people have never even heard of. These aren’t animals tucked away in some far corner of the world either,…
Nitin Gadkari (Youtube grab) Mumbai traffic is not a hidden issue. While India’s financial capital is dotted with some incredible architectural beauties and beautiful beaches, the traffic condition still remains a common everyday problem. Mumbai’s traffic has a peculiar way of turning short distances into long journeys. And that’s exactly why Union Road Transport and…
At the Saryu River, she performed the final rituals in the presence of priests and family members. A Japanese woman travelled to Bageshwar in Uttarakhand, carrying the ashes of her late husband to fulfil a wish he had expressed before his death. Mieko Catlett reached the town in August with the ashes of Robert Catlett,…
Video: What’s inside Mumbai’s Baahubali thali? A Mumbai food video is drawing attention online after a vlogger shared his experience of a thali meal that comes with an unusually long list of dishes. The Instagram clip has prompted plenty of reactions, with viewers discussing everything from the food on the plate to the idea of…