Diplomacy isn’t usually where you’d go looking for laughs, but leave it to Japan’s Ambassador to the UK, Hiroshi Suzuki, to stir things up—with marmalade, no less.In what’s now officially the most British diplomatic crisis of the year (not really), the Ambassador tweeted: “My apologies for offering crumpets with marmalade to Paddington. Please let me…
The rituals for Sita Navmi are similar to any other fasting or auspicious day, and devotees start the day early, preferably in the Brahma Muhurat, and cleanse themselves with a bath and Gangajal. Then the home temple is cleaned and the idols and murtis of the Gods and Goddesses are also cleansed with water. In…
Hypertension, known as High Blood Pressure in layman language, occurs when the force of blood against the artery walls is consistently too high. On a global level, this has been set to any reading beyond 120/80 (the systolic pressure (top number, when the heart beats) and the diastolic pressure (bottom number, when the heart is…
While intermittent fasting has gained a lot of popularity in the last couple of years, most people still consider breakfast as the most important meal of the day. And indeed it is. After not eating for 10-12 hours, your body needs enough energy to kickstart the day, but at the same time, it should be…
Food and fashion might not usually go hand in hand, unless you’re wearing your lunch by accident but thanks to AI, that combo has taken a wild and surprisingly stylish turn. From pasta that dances to sushi that crawls, AI-generated food content has been doing the rounds on social media for a while. But the…
“Happiness is as exclusive as a butterfly, and you must never pursue it. If you stay very still, it may come and settle on your hand. But only briefly,” said Ruskin Bond, and rightly so! But, did you know that you can also actively train your brain to experience happiness more often? Psychology research shows…
The Met Gala 2025 is finally here—and as always, it’s way more than just a parade of jaw-dropping outfits. It’s fashion’s biggest night, an ultra-exclusive mix of culture, style, and serious star power, all set inside New York City’s iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art.This year’s theme? “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”—a stylish nod to Black dandyism…
Princess Diana’s single Met Gala appearance in 1996 remains iconic. Donning a navy Dior slip dress, subtly altered from Galliano’s original design by removing the corset, she exuded confidence post-divorce. Accessorizing with her ‘revenge dress’ choker and sapphire engagement ring, she reclaimed her narrative, solidifying her status as a fashion icon who used style for…
Optical illusions gets our brain to exercise, and can be the perfect test of our observational skills and keen eye. An optical illusion is a visual phenomenon where the brain misinterprets what the eyes perceive. It occurs when the information sent by the eyes conflicts with how the brain processes and understands what it sees….
The given belief: Staying constantly connected, multitasking, and consuming information nonstop keeps the mind sharp.The truth: The brain thrives on downtime. Studies have shown that the brain needs rest to consolidate memory and repair itself. Constant noise—TV in the background, endless scrolling, and toggling between tasks—creates mental clutter. Over time, this hyperstimulation wears out the…
