You spot a QR code on a laptop screen, point your phone at it and scan it without thinking twice. Perhaps it promises a discount, opens a payment page or takes you to a website. But here is the catch: a QR code does not tell you where it will take you before you scan…
Sometimes, parenting conversations at home are not about bedtime routines or screen time. They are about what went into the khichdi. For actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, even a simple meal for their daughter can become a topic of discussion, especially when one parent wants to know every little detail.Speaking to Moviefied, Richa offered…
The video also drew humorous reactions from viewers. A man who says he studied computer engineering, completed a master’s degree and trained at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Mumbai has drawn attention online after sharing how he eventually chose the life of a sanyasi. In a conversation recorded by travel and documentary creator…
In Bahwanpur, Ghoncha village in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district, Ladli Khatoon has turned a personal tragedy into an opportunity to build a more secure future for her family. After losing her son to an electric shock while he was helping irrigate their crops, she became acutely aware of the dangers farmers can face while working in…
Photo credit: Vata Foundation When a link road threatened around 800 mango trees on a 150-acre residential project in Hyderabad, developer Ashwin Rao faced a difficult choice: allow the trees to be cut or find a way to preserve them. He chose the latter, bought another plot of land and arranged to move the trees….
A money plant in a glass of water is a common sight in Indian homes, on a desk, a bookshelf or a living room corner. It’s easy to start, looks pretty and needs no soil. But can it really stay in water for life? The short answer is yes, with a few conditions. Here is…
AI representation/ChatGPT Ask siblings who their parents love the most and the answers may come quickly. One might point to the youngest, who seems to get away with everything. Another might say it is the eldest, who is trusted with more responsibility. Someone else may insist that a daughter gets special treatment. A large research…
For Sujata Bhuyan, a homemaker from Odisha’s Sambalpur district, a visit to the Hirakud Reservoir opened the door to an entirely new career. What began as a way to contribute to her family’s income gradually developed into a fish-farming business that now produces 25 to 30 metric tonnes of fish annually and earns her between…
Photo: Taylor Stanberry / Facebook Florida is known for sunshine, beaches, and wildlife. But deep in the Everglades, an unwelcome guest has made itself at home: the Burmese python. These snakes are not native to Florida, and they are widely believed to have arrived through the exotic pet trade.Once in the wetlands, these snakes grow…
Which fictional character are you? What does your personality say about your love life? Or which city supposedly matches your personality? You spot a quiz on social media, click on it out of curiosity and start answering questions. It feels like harmless fun, especially when all you want is to discover your result. But have…
