Life & Fitness

Thousands of people in London take the metro every day. Lakhs of people hurry through London’s Underground stations, without even noticing the familiar phrase, “Mind the gap.” For most travellers, it is simply a regular announcement. But not for this old woman. At the Embankment Underground station, these three words carry deep emotion as they…

Quote of the day by Gaur Gopal Das (Photo: @gaurgopald/ X) Gaur Gopal Das is an Indian monk, motivational speaker, author, and lifestyle coach.He studied electrical engineering and worked briefly as a professional but left his corporate job in the 90s. Over the past three decades, he has become one of India’s most followed spiritual…

A freshly cooked curry rarely goes to waste, and the leftovers often become the next day’s lunch. Yet many gravies spoil sooner than expected because they are stored incorrectly. A sour smell, separated texture, or mould usually appears long before the container is empty. In most cases, the recipe is not the problem. The way…

Don’t throw away used tea bags: 7 smart ways to reuse them at home That used tea bag sitting in your sink after your morning cup isn’t quite done working yet. Most of us toss it without a second thought, but tea leaves are packed with tannins, antioxidants, and mild acids that make them surprisingly…

7 Dog breeds that make great companions for seniors A dog can be one of the better decisions a person makes later in life, steady company, a reason to get up and move a little every day, and someone waiting at the door. But not every breed is actually built for that role. The right…

It is common to have a few leftover chapatis after a meal. They are usually wrapped, placed in the refrigerator, and quietly forgotten sometimes. By the following day, those soft rotis feel dry and slightly firm. Many people assume they are no longer worth eating and throw them away without a second thought. But stale…

Most of us complain when our hair takes too long to dry.For Renu Dhariyal, washing her hair is something she has to set aside hours for.The Uttarakhand resident has been named the new Guinness World Records holder for the longest hair on a living woman. Her hair measures an incredible 271.5 cm (8 feet 10…

Confidence is something many parents want for their children. They want their child to raise their hand in class, speak to new people without shrinking back, try something difficult without immediately saying “I can’t,” and, perhaps most importantly, trust themselves.But confidence is rarely built through repeated reminders to “be confident.” It develops much more quietly-…

If you suddenly had more money, what would you spend it on? A bigger house? A luxury car? Designer labels?For entrepreneur and content creator Ankur Warikoo, the answer looks very different. Despite being financially comfortable today, he and his wife, Ruchi, have chosen a lifestyle that’s less about showing wealth and more about deciding where…

Jaaved recalled asking his younger son Abbas Jaaferi to simply sit and watch the sunset. Can your child sit quietly and watch a sunset for 10 minutes? It sounds like a simple question, but for many families today, the answer may be no. Bollywood actor and comedian Jaaved Jaaferi recently opened up about something he…