After finishing her household chores, Gita didi would take a quick bath and perform a brief pooja. Then she would settle into the angan, sharing tales of her childhood in Jamtara, where her father, and my grandfather, a doctor and government official, served his longest posting. In her telling, her friends-Chhobi, Toni, Fatik, Bappa-came vividly…
Shraddha Kapoor was recently spotted in Mumbai looking effortlessly natural and makeup-free, a refreshing sight amidst heavily filtered celebrity photos. Her simple attire and bare face, showcasing her real skin, resonated with the public, who are reportedly tired of overly edited images. This genuine embrace of her natural appearance is being celebrated as a bold…
Europe continues to reel under high winds and snowfall, whereas worsening travel disruption is still in place. A crippling cold wave is set to intensify across the continent with more snow, sub-zero temperatures, and powerful winter storms, as per Reuters. Authorities have warned that more flights will be cancelled, trains halted, and roads blocked after…
Virndavana is not a pilgrimage but an emotion for many. It is that destination, the thought of which brings peace in the hearts of many. The land of Kanha, the home of Radha and the destination of divine lila, it is a place that conjures up as the ultimate destination for many. Vrindavan is a…
It is easy to assume that an egg found outdoors belongs to a bird. Most people do. Eggs feel familiar, almost ordinary, until you come across one somewhere unexpected. Under a log. In a pile of leaves. Half hidden in soil that looks undisturbed. That is usually when doubt creeps in. Snakes complicate things further…
(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) After nearly two decades of marriage, Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman and Australian-American country singer and songwriter Keith Urban have officially finalised their divorce, but with grace, mutual respect, and their daughters as their top priority, as per reports. The power couple, married since 2006, called it quits in Nashville court…
Image credits: Daily Mail It was the spring of 1992 and Princess Diana was on a royal visit to India. When she visited Hyderabad’s Lalapet Government High School, she was captivated by a little girl, wearing tribal clothes and accessories. What happened after this, became not just the most famous part of Princess Diana’s India…
Planning to apply for a passport? A number of people still find it a taxing and timetaking task. But getting a passport in India now is easy and has become streamlined in recent years, thanks to more online services and digital document verification via DigiLocker. Then, the country is also set to introduce e-passports which…
Indoor gardening is now not only a decorative feature of a home but a mechanism for promoting a healthier lifestyle. Several medicinal plants that can be grown and utilised indoors are the insulin plant, which is a unique species due to its health and ornamental values. The insulin plant is a favourite among many households,…
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un with his daughter Kim Ju-ae (file picture) Imagine this: It’s New Year’s in Pyongyang, music’s playing in the background, and suddenly North Korean leader Kim Jong-un gets a sweet cheek kiss from his daughter Kim Ju-ae – right in front of everyone. Sounds like a heartwarming father-daughter moment, right? But, apparently,…
