Happiest Indian state (Canva) Everyone measures happiness on different levels. But what if we say that happiness could be found not in bigger homes, faster cars or busier cities, but in mountain landscapes, close-knit communities and a slower pace of life? According to the Indian Happiness Index Report 2025, associated with HappyPlus Consulting, Himachal Pradesh…
Move over, youngsters. This 77-year-old Indian grandpa is busy using ChatGPT to plan his next business idea, and the internet can’t get enough of his adorable politeness.VBR Prasad was travelling on an IndiGo flight when a younger passenger sitting nearby noticed what he was doing before takeoff. Prasad was busy chatting with ChatGPT about a…
Johnny Depp stuns in new makeover for ‘A Christmas Carol’ retelling, ‘Ebenezer’. The first trailer for the film has officially been released online. (YouTube) When Charles Dickens published A Christmas Carol in 1843, Ebenezer Scrooge quickly became one of literature’s most recognisable characters. He was the cold-hearted businessman who hated Christmas, refused to help the…
There’s something a little frustrating about craving a comforting bowl of white sauce pasta, only to remember that most recipes lean heavily on maida, refined flour, for that classic creamy base. If you’re trying to cut back on refined flour, whether for digestion, general health, or just personal preference, it doesn’t mean white sauce pasta…
Moving from Paris to Mumbai is quite a change. And for 23-year-old Nico, the first few weeks in the city have come with plenty of surprises.Nico recently moved from France to Mumbai for a new job and has been documenting what it’s like to start over in a city that’s very different from home.“3 things…
Having a crush is basically becoming a detective without ever applying for the job. You notice how quickly they reply, remember the smallest things they said, and somehow manage to read meaning into a simple “hey”. But sometimes, the signs aren’t all in your head. A person who likes you back may not confess it…
High in the Andes, Machu Picchu is one of the most famous surviving sites of the Inca civilisation. Built in the 15th century, the site contains around 200 structures, including religious, ceremonial, residential and agricultural areas, connected by terraces, paths and sophisticated stonework. UNESCO describes it as an important tangible legacy of the Inca civilisation….
From Baran to IIT Bombay, Shashank’s journey involved setbacks, persistence and hard work. For Shashank Agrawal, the news of a crore-plus career package did not immediately register as a number. He first had to explain it to his mother. “When I first told my mother, she said, ‘What, ₹12 lakh? What are you saying?’ Then…
Why do people get a day off in Australia? According to one Indian man living there, sometimes the answer is simply: why not have some fun?Aditya Khaneja, who says he has been living in Australia for 10 years, shared a humorous take on how public holidays in the two countries are decided. His Instagram video…
There’s a decent chance you’ve got a stack of old newspapers, a few metres of leftover fabric, or a sturdy cardboard box sitting around the house right now, and all of it could easily become a genuinely useful laundry basket instead of just more clutter. Buying one from the store isn’t expensive, sure, but there’s…
