When exhaustion hits, shallow breaths starve your brain of oxygen, reducing your concentration. So, try the 4-7-8 breathing technique instead: inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, and exhale for 8 seconds. Do three rounds at your desk— no one notices. It’s like a stealth nap for your nervous system, making you feel calm…
Ever felt like you’re second-guessing yourself after a chat with someone, wondering why you apologised when you weren’t wrong? Manipulation sneaks in slowly like a fog and twists your reality and emotions. This is mainly done to control other people, but it also erodes their trust over time. From guilt-tripping to silent treatment, here we…
For centuries, rivers have been both a blessing, and in some cases, a curse. Likewise, rivers in North Bihar play a similar role. They bring fertile silt from the Himalayas, sustaining agriculture across one of India’s most densely populated rural regions. At the same time, they have repeatedly unleashed floods that erase villages, displace families…
Mid-career professionals, particularly those in their 40s, are facing increased layoff risks and a sense of early retirement due to ageism and rapid technological shifts. This demographic, burdened by significant financial responsibilities, experiences job loss as a profound disruption, necessitating continuous upskilling and adaptability for survival in a changing job market. When headlines broke that…
Remember the thrill of The Great Resignation? There was a time, when professionals would quit their limiting jobs to chase dreams that felt within reach. But now? With hearts heavy, many employees are “job hugging” – which literally means gripping their roles like lifelines in a storm. It’s not love for the job; it’s raw…
It was late Tuesday night and people were sleeping when a massive avalanche hit the Himalayan valley of Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. The visuals captured in CCTV cameras look nothing less than a doomsday. The video shows a powerful sea of snow avalanche thundering down the slopes and burying homes and vehicles…
This remarkable flower is as notorious for its fragrance as it is for its size. Commonly, known as the ‘corpse flower’, it produces an odour resembling that of rotting flesh when in bloom. This stench serves as its clever survival strategy. Growing on the dark forest floor where pollinators are not abundant, the plant depends…
Victoria Beckham was celebrated in Paris by the French Ministry of Culture, receiving the prestigious Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters. Dressed in a signature sleek black gown, she attended the intimate ceremony with husband David and their children. Paris saw a very stylish Beckham family moment this week, and it had nothing…
A passport is more than a booklet. For thousands of Indians, getting a passport is like a dream come true. It is a gateway to opportunity, education and dream travel. To make this possible, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has standardised the passport application process across the country via the Passport Seva Programme. However,…
Imagine looking into your soulmate’s eyes after nearly four decades of being married, only to hear him whisper, “Will you marry me?”, again! For Linda Feldman, 78, that’s exactly what happened in November 2025, as reported by The Washington Post recently. Her husband, Michael O’Reilley, 77, battles Alzheimer’s, and some days, he forgets that she…
