Life & Style

Long before Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, Mark Twain understood something that remains relevant today: the greatest education often begins the moment we step outside our comfort zone. The more we travel, the more we gain knowledge. One of his famous quotes which perfectly captures the beauty of travel is, “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry,…

Image Courtesy: AI representation/ChatGPT Every parent wants the best for their child: better schools, more opportunities, sharper communication skills, a few talents to be proud of. Fair enough. But somewhere in the process of wanting the best, a lot of children have quietly stopped being kids and started running schedules that would exhaust even a…

Monsoon rains often push snakes from their burrows seeking shelter and warmth. Snakes follow scent trails of rodents and birds, their primary food sources. Amphibians and small fish also attract snakes to damp, waterlogged garden areas. Pheromones left by other snakes can draw them into yards during mating season. Understanding these attractants helps people avoid…

In a recent update, there have been two COVID-related deaths reported in Andhra Pradesh. Given the annual Rath Yatra celebration scheduled on July 16, health authorities in Odisha are on their toes. Andhra being Odisha’s close neighbour, the state has stepped up COVID-19 surveillance as lakhs of devotees, tourists and photographers from all over are…

Family vacation generally means taking a break from daily life, office work and school homeworks to create lifelong happy memories. But travelling with kids comes with its own set of challenges. In a matter of seconds, a crowded airport, busy beach or unfamiliar place can turn into every parent’s worst nightmare. As per data, hundreds…

Jigisha Tailor and her 21-year-old son Aditya Kapadia (Photo credit: Indian Express) At IIT Madras’s recent convocation, one of the biggest cheers wasn’t for a gold medallist. It was for a mother and son who walked onto the stage together to receive their degrees. 45-year-old Jigisha Tailor and her 21-year-old son Aditya Kapadia graduated from…

Children may not remember every toy you bought them or every meal you cooked, but chances are they’ll remember the words you repeated throughout their childhood. A parent’s voice slowly becomes a child’s inner voice. The phrases they hear on ordinary school mornings, after failed exams, during bedtime conversations or in moments of tears often…

From a nutritional perspective, cashews offer plenty of value. They provide healthy unsaturated fats, plant-based protein, fibre and essential minerals such as magnesium, copper, zinc and iron. They also contain antioxidants that support overall health when eaten as part of a balanced diet. While they are calorie-dense, moderate portions can fit comfortably into a healthy…

Michelangelo believed sculptures existed within marble blocks before carving began. He removed excess material to reveal the complete form already present. This concept offers a life lesson about discovering one’s true self. Modern life’s noise often obscures our inner strengths and values. Clearing distractions allows our authentic shape to emerge and be seen. Michelangelo has…

There are times when every couple gets into an argument, but that does not mean that every conflict turns out to be a big deal. There are certain conversation habits that contribute to miscommunication and make the issues worse for both partners. But there are certain ways to change this trend and improve your relationship…