As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day today on August 15, one of the most remarkable places to experience the spirit of the Tricolour remains at the Attari-Wagah border in Punjab. Rising 418 feet above the ground, the monumental national flag at Attari is also the tallest national flagpole in India. Not many must be…
Why ironing board needs a lining (Canva) There are plenty of household jobs that may seem like a lot of effort, but are totally unavoidable and ironing is one of them. You press, you move the iron back and forth, you lift it, you reposition the fabric and you do it all over again. Sometimes…
Akshay Kumar with his son Aarav. (Instagram/akshaykumar) For parents, it can be difficult to watch their children start small. We often want them to get the best job, earn a good salary and choose a career that looks successful from the beginning. But sometimes, children need the freedom to explore, make their own choices and…
For many people, the ideal weekend does not involve a packed calendar, crowded venues or a string of social plans. It might look much quieter: a slow morning, familiar surroundings, a few personal tasks and time spent doing things without a strict schedule. Staying at home is sometimes viewed as avoiding life outside, but for…
6 hidden things in Indian homes that attract snakes Most advice about keeping snakes away from home focuses on the obvious stuff, gaps under doors, open drains, piles of clutter. But a surprising number of snake encounters trace back to things that look completely harmless, even pleasant, sitting right in plain sight in an ordinary…
Fyodor Dostoevsky on life’s true purpose: “The mystery of human existence lies…” Fyodor Dostoevsky was one of the most prominent Russian writers and philosophers who investigated the mysteries of the human soul, morality, relationships, love, suffering, and faith. Moreover, many of his ideas and questions were deep enough to still resonate with people in the…
He keeps playing while his face and neck visibly swell: The little-known condition that can appear in wind-instrument players (AI generated image) A video doing the rounds on social media captures one such moment. A man is seen playing a wind instrument at what appears to be a function. He continues performing, but something unusual…
Quote of the Day by Sadhguru (photo via X) Sadhguru is a yogi and mystic who is popularly known for his teachings on meditation, yoga, and inner well-being, and regularly shares beautiful ideas on how to live a joyful, conscious life.Recently, he talked about the deeply profound idea that our inner state, or state of…
German Ambassador Jasper Wieck (Instagram) For newly appointed German Ambassador, Dr Jasper Wieck, India is more than just a new posting. He is emotionally attached to the country and calls himself an “old friend of India”. It is a place tied to memories that began nearly 35 years ago, when he first travelled to the…
For generations, fenugreek has had a familiar place in Indian kitchens- and in many families, it has also been part of postpartum traditions. New mothers are often advised to eat methi laddoos, drink fenugreek preparations or add the seeds to their diet with the belief that they can help increase breast milk.The idea is not…
