Life & Fitness

Quote of the day by Adi Shankaracharya (Photo via Canva) Adi Shankaracharya was an 8th-century Indian philosopher, saint, and teacher who traveled across India, wrote commentaries on the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Brahma Sutras, and established four monastic centers (mathas) to preserve this teaching. In just about 32 years, he reshaped Hindu philosophy and left…

We tend to think of a “clean” home as one where the floors are swept, the kitchen counter is wiped, and the bathroom looks spotless. But some of the places that come into contact with us every single day barely make it onto the cleaning list. The problem is that dirt and germs do not…

“People in India still remember him as a hero”: African boy’s classroom speech on Shivaji Maharaj strikes an emotional chord online (Image credit: Instagram) A young schoolboy stands before a classroom, looks at his teachers and classmates, and begins speaking about a king from India. His subject is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. What makes the moment…

Monsoon rain can be hard on metal surfaces around the home. Door locks are particularly exposed, and moisture can reach them through rain, humid air, and wet hands. Over time, that moisture can cause rust to form on the lock body, keyhole, and internal metal parts. A lock may still work at first, but repeated…

Many of us take our worries to bed without even realizing it. The meeting that did not go well, the task you forgot, the conversation you keep replaying – they all continue running in the background. Before sleeping, spend five minutes writing down whatever is on your mind. It does not have to be beautiful…

The Chihuahua is arguably the most recognisable of the tiny breeds, typically weighing between 1.5 to 3 kg, which makes an already small footprint in a flat. They’re alert, loyal, and don’t need much space to feel exercised, making short indoor play sessions and brief walks sufficient for most of their energy needs. Chihuahuas do…

₹2.5 lakh deposit, ₹40,000 rent and more Moving to a new city can look simple from the outside. Find a house, shift your things, and get on with life. But once the move actually begins, there are several smaller decisions and payments that come along with it. For one marketing professional, a recent relocation from…

Butter paper vs parchment paper: what are the differences Walk into most Indian kitchens, and you’ll likely find a roll of “butter paper” tucked away for wrapping parathas, lining tiffin boxes, or packing mithai during festivals. Somewhere along the way, though, “butter paper” became the catch-all term a lot of us use for any thin…

‘Nobody talks about what you quietly lose’ Working from home has changed what a normal workday looks like for many people. The office is no longer always a place people physically travel to, and the line between professional and personal space can sometimes become very thin. But beyond meetings, deadlines, and work hours, there is…

Photo source: Instagram/@barackobama There is a strange contradiction at the heart of parenting: you spend years teaching your child to need you, and then you have to teach them how not to. You tie their shoelaces, solve their problems, and speak for them when they are little. But eventually, the job changes. They have to…