“My father saved a year’s salary to send me to America”: Sundar Pichai on the cost of success and a what it takes for parents who send their child abroad When people think of studying abroad, the picture of prestigious universities and exciting careers comes to mind. But behind the “American dream” what many parents…
Asian markets of tropical fruits boast an amazing array of tastes, textures and colours, but two fruits in particular may draw people’s attention to them for very different reasons. These are salak, better known as snake fruit, and Litchi. At first sight, the two could not be more different. The former boasts brown and scale-like…
Perhaps the most important thing psychologists emphasise is that eating speed is just one small behaviour. It is influenced by childhood habits, family routines, work schedules, culture, stress levels and even the type of food on the plate. Someone may eat quickly because they have young children to care for, a short lunch break or…
Mumbai’s monsoon has delivered a dramatic spectacle as a Vande Bharat Express was captured smoothly navigating flooded tracks, evoking scenes from an action film. This viral footage highlights the city’s annual struggle with heavy rains, which have caused significant disruptions and waterlogging. Social media users have reacted with awe and amusement to the train’s impressive…
Good news for Indian travellers planning a trip to Japan. Earlier this month, Japan confirmed a global visa fee hike applicable from July 1, 2026. However, Indian passport holders will continue to pay just ₹500 for both single-entry and multiple-entry visas, as per the Embassy of Japan in India. The move preserves a long-standing concessional…
Gentle parenting has become one of the most talked-about parenting styles of the past decade. Scroll through social media, and you’ll find videos encouraging parents to validate every emotion, avoid punishments and replace shouting with calm conversations. To some, it feels like a healthier way to raise emotionally secure children. To others, it looks like…
The decision to leave a well-paid corporate job in order to pursue entrepreneurial dreams seems to be an inspirational choice, but Christian Harms explains why it was a difficult experience for him. The former Microsoft worker who gave up his $200,000 salary to create content in Australia presented his “Museum of Failures” via Instagram. Unlike…
Tourists visiting the well-known Courtallam Main Falls in the Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu were startled when a long snake plunged into the waterfall area, causing panic among the tourists. A video posted on Instagram that went viral shows people rushing away from the water as the snake appeared in the proximity of the busy…
Today, success is often measured by what we own, how much we earn, or how many achievements we collect. We spend years only running after our set ambitions, bigger goals, better identities, and popularity believing that happiness is based upon how much more we have. Yet, despite all the progress, there is still that feeling…
A farmer’s wife sucked venom from her husband’s cobra-bitten hand after he was bitten while working in his field, only to end up poisoning herself hours later. Both are now recovering, South China Morning Post reported. What happened The elderly farmer was working his field in Yuanyang county when a cobra bit him on the…