Photo: Photo: Dasha.takisho / Instagram Optical illusion personality tests are simple yet fun tests based on weird images that trick the eyes. Depending on what a person notices first in these images, a lot can be decoded about their true nature, as these pictures are based on psychological principles.For instance, this particular test was recently…
Recognizing a healthy weight range for your height is essential for maintaining well-being, not a form of critique. The Body Mass Index (BMI) serves as a helpful tool, indicating that a BMI of 18.5-24.9 is associated with reduced health risks. Height and weight share a quiet but powerful relationship. When the balance tilts too far…
British colonial officials mixed quinine with gin and citrus to prevent malaria and scurvy, making medicine tolerable and routine A short clip has been circulating on Instagram, often paired with gin labels and captions about empire and empire-building. It shows a stiff-backed British aristocrat aboard a yacht, briefly interrupted from Mediterranean leisure by a domestic…
A deadly fire tore through a packed bar during New Year’s Eve celebrations at the upscale Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, killing dozens of people and leaving around 100 injured, most of them seriously, Swiss authorities said on Thursday. The tragedy unfolded in the early hours of the new year, turning what was meant to…
Indian Railways is all set to start 2026 with the launch of its first-ever Vande Bharat sleeper train, which will mark a crucial upgrade in overnight train travel. The sleeper class will run between Assam’s Guwahati and West Bengal’s Howrah, informed Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to flag off the…
Watercress, also known as jalakumbhee, is a leading anti-aging food globally because it contains multiple antioxidants, vitamins and specific compounds, which fight wrinkles, make skin look more radiant and extend cell life span. The peppery leafy green ranks as the most nutrient-dense food according to ANDI scores, which the CDC developed from studies. The fruit…
Dr. Kaustubh Bondre, recently took to his IG handle to talk about heart health. He spoke about a patient who, despite having a normal ECG, and stress test insisted on getting a CT Angiography done, because he ‘saw it on a podcast.‘ Dr. Bondre added that the man was asymptomatic, and was simply driven by…
The year 2025 was a roller-coaster ride for many. However, what really matters is how one emerges from life’s challenges and moves ahead in life. For ace cricketer Smriti Mandhana, 2025 was one such year– from winning the World Cup for India to calling off her wedding with Palash Muchhal at the last minute, her…
Bicycle crunches duplicate pedaling movements, which target both upper and lower abdominal muscles and oblique muscles, to create a more defined waistline. Position yourself to lie down while placing your hands on top of your head, then perform shoulder elevation followed by knee-to-elbow movements, that mimic cycling motion. 12-15 per side, 3 sets. The exercise…
Parents can cultivate confidence in children through everyday interactions. Licensed mental health counselor Jeffrey Meltzer shares five tips: show unconditional love, teach fair play, celebrate effort over outcomes, let children be teachers, and practice daily realistic positivity. These consistent steps help build a child’s inner belief in their capabilities. Take a look. Confidence isn’t an…
