Ancient civilisations have left behind a rich legacy of history, mythology, powerful rulers and remarkable cultural traditions. Their influence can still be seen in names that have survived across centuries, carrying stories of queens, emperors, gods and legendary figures. From the royal heritage of ancient Egypt and Persia to the wisdom of Greek mythology and…
Woman takes a cab in Mumbai at 2 AM; what she says about travelling alone has people talking A woman’s reaction to a late-night cab ride in Mumbai has caught the attention of social media users. Her experience has started a conversation about the precautions women often take when travelling alone and how these concerns…
Think about a hug you still remember, even though it happened years ago. It may have come from a parent when you were upset, a friend who knew you were struggling, or someone you had not seen in a long time. You may not remember exactly where you were standing or how long the embrace…
Getting children ready in the morning can sometimes feel like a test of patience. You ask them to brush their teeth, get dressed and comb their hair. They say they will do it, but a few minutes later, you find them playing with a toy or doing something completely different. So you repeat the instructions,…
Image courtesy: Instagram/@riswan_freestyle A football, a waterfall and one carefully timed kick. In November 2023, Muhammed Riswan filmed a short video at Keralamkundu Waterfall in Kerala’s Malappuram district. He kicked a football towards the waterfall, making it appear as though the ball had disappeared behind the falling water. The clip was meant to be a…
Woman planning destination wedding questions tradition as in-laws expect her side to cover expenses Wedding traditions can sometimes lead to disagreements when families have different expectations. One such question has come up on Reddit, where a bride-to-be has sought advice about an arrangement her future in-laws consider traditional. Her dilemma has prompted users to share…
On receiving ₹1 less, a Kerala passenger sued the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and ended up winning the refund and more in a legal battle at the local consumer commission. The Kasaragod District Consumer Commission ordered the railway ticketing corporation to pay the passenger ₹3,100, along with the original residual amount. The…
Gurez valley (Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons) The love story of fictional characters Qais Bhatt and Laila in the film Laila Majnu (2018), featuring the song “O Meri Laila”, was an ode not just to the story of Laila-Majnu but also to the peaks of Kashmir. The fantasy of adventuring to explore the unknown behind “that”…
When you head out for a wedding photoshoot, you expect to deal with a few minor hiccups – a stray hair here, an awkward pose there, or maybe waiting out a brief patch of rain. But practically getting airborne because of your own decor prop? That is definitely not on the typical pre-wedding itinerary.That is…
Born to daily-wage agricultural labourers, Bethala Veera Swami grew up seeing how poverty could stand between children and education. Today, the mechanical engineer, who continues to work in Abu Dhabi, is helping rural children access learning opportunities through PARD India, the nonprofit he founded with childhood friends. Growing up in the rural village of Yernagudem,…
