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Monu Raj Chauhan from Bihar is running across India with the aim of visiting all 12 Jyotirlingas and four Dhams. After reaching Indore, his journey and earlier visit to Bhimashankar have attracted appreciation from social media users. Image credit: instagram.com/monu_betaurabala/(AI refined image) A pilgrimage usually involves trains, buses, cars or long walks to reach a…

Optical illusion personality tests are interesting images that trick the brain and eyes into believing what you see first, based on a person’s focus, thoughts, and perspective.But what makes these tests even more interesting is that your friend standing next to you might see something completely different from what you see, among the different objects…

Bathrooms, balconies, utility spaces and areas around kitchen sinks can become attractive to insects when there is excess moisture. Stagnant water, leaking taps and damp corners may encourage insect activity, creating a potential food source for lizards. Check for leaks, clear water collected in plant trays and make sure areas prone to moisture are cleaned…

For years, Hamam Hussain’s days began with responsibilities that had little to do with sport. Alongside his elder brother, he helped deliver milk from door to door to keep the family going after their father passed away. Yet, somewhere between those daily rounds and the demands of home, he continued to make time for wrestling.At…

Image credits: Harshit Mishra/ Unsplash The Bishnoi are a religious community concentrated in the Thar Desert of western India, with a centuries-old tradition of protecting trees and wildlife as a matter of faith. The beliefs go back to a fifteenth-century guru and still shape how villagers treat trees, animals and water. One of the trees…

Polish woman shares 5 ways India has changed since she first arrived 10 years ago A decade can make a considerable difference to the way people live in a country. What once seemed like a regular part of daily life can look completely different after a few years. For people who have been away, these…

Photo: @explorerdivi/ Instagram When a new train is launched, we usually hear about its speed, its shiny look, and the time it saves. But for many women, the real questions center around its safety.The new Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, flagged off on November 1, and before its official launch, a few social media creators…

Your morning cup of coffee can do a second job in the garden. Used coffee grounds are free, easy to collect and full of organic matter, and gardeners have found plenty of ways to put them to work. They’re most useful when handled the right way, in moderation, and either added to compost or spread…

Weight loss stories often focus on dramatic transformations, strict diets or intense workout routines. Pune-based content creator Meenal V Patil, however, has chosen to talk about something less glamorous: the ordinary habits that helped her make progress. In January 2026, Patil weighed 125 kg. By November, she says, her weight had come down to 97…

“Don’t travel by air” (PC: Canva) The social media is brimming with reels and funny memes aimed at extremely high and ‘unfair’ airline prices. With Diwali, Chhath Puja and the year-end holiday season around the corner, there’s a surge in travel demand. The internet is flooded with funny comparisons. Some even shared screenshots showing airfare…