Psychology says people who keep returning to the same place We all know of some travellers who keep booking a holiday to Goa every December, spend every June in Himachal Pradesh, or return to Bali every summer, or Kerala in monsoon. To some, it might look strange. After all, the world is full of unexplored…
MS Dhoni has built a career on keeping things simple. Whether it was finishing a tense run chase with a calm smile or quietly walking away from the spotlight after retirement, the former India captain has never been one for excess. Interestingly, that simplicity extends to his food too, though there’s one rich, indulgent dish…
Vande Bharat crossing the Chenab Bridge (Instagram) Imagine sipping a hot cup of hot soup while your train silently crosses the world’s highest railway arch bridge, the iconic Chenab Bridge. Covered in misty mountains and surrounded by deep gorges are the visuals that passengers aboard the Vande Bharat Express between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra…
AI-generated image used for representation No parent expects lunchtime with their child to turn into a lesson on food safety. But that is exactly what happened after a parent took to X to share photos and videos alleging that a cockroach was found in a plate of pasta served at a children’s indoor play centre…
Eggs remain one of the fastest, most reliable ways to start the day with real protein already checked off. A single large egg carries about 6.3 grams of protein, so two eggs, scrambled plain or dressed up Indian-style with onion, tomato, and green chilli, work out to roughly 12.6 grams before the toast even enters…
Pongal is much more than a comforting bowl of rice and lentils. It has deep roots in ancient Tamil culture and is closely associated with the harvest festival of the same name. Historical references in Sangam literature, dating back more than 2,000 years, describe boiled rice dishes offered during harvest celebrations. The savoury version, flavoured…
The much-awaited holy month of Shravan (Sawan) 2026 has begun today. Lakhs of devotees across India are preparing for one of the country’s biggest spiritual travel seasons as every Monday of Sawan month is considered auspicious. This is the month that witnesses long queues at Shiva temples and thousands of Kanwariyas undertake pilgrimages carrying holy…
Ever noticed walking into a beautifully designed home and switching off the overhead lights?After this, did something strange happen?The room does not feel the same anymore, almost dull and different from how it looked with the ambient lights. The marble looks flatter. The wood loses its warmth. The art on the wall stops being visible…
The season of the much-awaited Kanwar Yatra has begun. For those planning a road trip between Delhi and Haridwar in the coming days, it’s important for you to know that authorities have announced extensive traffic restrictions. Kanwar Yatra is among north India’s busiest pilgrimage corridors and lakhs of Kanwar Yatra devotees begin their annual journey…
Camouflage in the animal kingdom is often about blending into a colour or a general shape, but a small, remarkable group of snakes has taken the game several steps further, evolving to mimic the exact texture, shape, and even movement of dead leaves and twigs. It’s a survival strategy that works both ways, staying invisible…
