Makar Sankranti is a festival that is highly revered and is one of the most ancient in India. Interestingly, unlike other Indian festivals that mostly follow the lunar calendar, Makar Sankranti, as a solar calendar-based festival, marks the entry of the Sun into the Capricorn sign that is traditionally known as Makara.It marks the onset…
The cooling nights, soft light, and presence of a bowl of waiting apples in the kitchen often herald a shift in eating patterns. As different seasons approach, mealtime turns more luxurious and filling, but a sweet finale is a desire that may never diminish. Here comes the role of apples. Being sweet by nature, satisfying…
The US has issued its highest travel advisory, Level 4: “Do Not Travel,” for more than two dozen countries, advising American citizens to steer clear of travel there due to serious extreme safety and security issues. This warning comes from the U.S. State Department and reflects serious concerns about conditions that could threaten life and…
There was a time when opening Instagram felt like walking into a digital photo album. Everyone was posting their vacations, mirror selfies, aesthetic coffees and “main character” moments like it was a full-time job. Now? The vibes have shifted. You tap through profiles and it is giving… abandoned museum. Old posts, no updates, zero explanation….
Image: https://www.prada-beauty.com/ Prada, the Italian luxury house that usually makes you think of sleek leather, minimalist couture, and runway vibes, just dropped a perfume inspired by chai. Yes, chai, that beloved, steaming cup of milky, spicy goodness that’s basically a cultural institution here.Their latest fragrance is called Infusion de Santal Chai, and it’s part of…
A wildlife photographer Sharvan Patel from Rajasthan, has transformed 130 dry land sections into small water ponds that now support blackbucks, peacocks and various desert animals. His initial idea about a small pond developed into a wildlife protection movement that protected animals during the harsh summer of western Rajasthan. (pics courtesy: Sharvan Patel)A photographer’s moment…
Tomatoes sit on kitchen counters across the world, handled without much thought. They are sliced, salted, forgotten, and bought again. Yet flavour complaints have become common, even when tomatoes look perfect. Something is being lost somewhere between the farm and the plate. The fridge is often blamed, though it feels harmless, even sensible. Cold keeps…
Woman’s Reddit Post of Faint Black Nail Lines Goes Viral, Raising Skin Cancer Questions/ Image: Reddit A woman who shared what she thought was a mildly interesting photo of her thumb and toe online was urged by strangers to see a doctor after commenters warned the image could show signs of a serious medical condition….
That snarky comment? Don’t fire back instantly. Instead, take a deep breath and pause. Reacting is a knee-jerk emotion; responding is chosen wisdom. Silence isn’t weakness; it’s a strategy. When someone’s yelling, your calm voice can help reclaim your power and de-escalate the situation through “emotional contagion” psychology – wherein others subconsciously mirror your cool….
A casual dinner in Sicily has turned into a legal storm, after a viral TikTok video from a restaurant exposed a man’s secret love affair, and allegedly destroyed his marriage. The 42-year-old has now filed a lawsuit against the restaurant because he believes staff members broke his privacy rights by sharing his video and image…
