Hidden deep inside Ladakh’s remote Changthang region, Umling La officially holds the title of the world’s highest motorable road, accessible for riders at around 19,300 ft. Built near the India-China border, the road links isolated villages such as Chisumle and Demchok through a vast, almost lunar landscape. The journey here is intense even by Ladakh…
For generations, parenting has largely meant guiding and controlling. Parents decide what their child should study, how they should behave, which hobbies are worth pursuing and sometimes even what kind of person they should grow up to be. Sadhguru’s concern is with what happens when parents already have a fixed picture of who their child…
Near Diglipur in North Andaman lie Ross and Smith Islands, the twin islands joined by a natural sandbar that appears and disappears with the tide. Even by Andaman standards, the place feels surprisingly untouched. Reaching the islands is a journey in itself. Travellers either take an overnight ship from Port Blair or endure a full-day…
When Twain says “stupid people,” he isn’t just talking about intelligence or education.He’s pointing to people who are closed-minded, stubborn, and uninterested in learning. These are the people who argue not to understand, but to dominate, humiliate, or exhaust you. “Dragging you down to their level” means pulling you into a place where logic, facts,…
VVS Laxman’s residence in Manikonda reflects the elegance and calm personality that fans associate with him. The former Indian batting legend owns a spacious and sophisticated home in the area. Reportedly, rather than focusing on flashy elements, the property is known for its comfortable and timeless design. However, these luxurious residences symbolise not just wealth,…
Spanish proverb of the day Some proverbs survive because they sound poetic. Others survive because they describe human behaviour so accurately that people continue repeating them across generations. This Spanish proverb belongs in the second category because almost everybody has seen some version of its message play out in real life.“To tell a woman everything…
For working parents, balancing work duties along with parenting can feel overwhelming. Some parents even feel the guilt of not being able to truly “connect” with their children because they don’t get much time to spend with them. The truth is, children don’t always need long hours or elaborate plans. What they need is consistency…
What started as a quiet family moment on Instagram has now turned into a deeply touching gesture from Amazon. Bengaluru software engineer Shailendra Yadav, whose father was moved to tears while reading his offer letter, shared that the company later sent a special joining kit not to him, but to the man who had stood…
Image Courtesy: Instagram Even celebrities who can provide the best of everything for their children- top schools, nutritious meals, comfortable lifestyles- are not immune to parenting struggles. Because no matter how privileged a parent may be, parenting comes with self-doubt, emotional exhaustion and the constant worry of whether you are truly understanding your child. One…
Carrie Fisher was much more than a famous actress. Best known for playing Princess Leia in the iconic Star Wars films, she was also a talented writer, humourist, and mental health advocate. Born in 1956 to entertainers Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, Carrie grew up in the spotlight. Despite her fame, she openly spoke about…
