Life & Style

Psychology says people who refuse to lend their books may have a deeper reason for guarding them; what looks like possessiveness could reflect their need for control, privacy or personal boundariesPhoto: AI Generated We all have that one bibliophile friend whom you ask to borrow a book, and they smile politely and deny sharing their…

Most people visit Ladakh with a list of places they want to see. The famous monasteries, the mountain roads, the lakes and those views that make you want to put your phone away for a minute and just look around. But Prerna Dalal’s experience took a slightly different turn. She found herself spending 14 days…

Most of us love a good deal. When a gadget costs less in another country, and as travellers returning home, that excitement often comes with a silent question at the back of the mind: What happens at the airport?Recently, one passenger travelling from Dubai was held in the aftermath of buying an iPhone 18 Pro…

Known as the Speyer wine bottle, the vessel dates to around AD 325. A bottle of wine made during the Roman Empire has remained sealed for more than 1,600 years. Discovered in a Roman tomb in Germany in 1867, the bottle still contains liquid, making it one of the most remarkable surviving objects from the…

When Chandrakala took charge of her late husband’s woodcarving workshop in 2007, she had more than a family business to protect. She had to keep orders moving, maintain the confidence of skilled artisans and learn to manage customers, accounts and business decisions. Nearly two decades later, the enterprise in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, reports an annual…

I died for six minutes (Canva) There’s an interesting story shared on Reddit that has attracted thousands of upvotes. Titled “I died for six minutes in 2003. Heaven isn’t what we think it is,” the post turns a familiar near-death experience narrative into a disturbing tale. The story follows a narrator who claims that his…

Received a suspicious link? 5 things to check before clicking on it A message says you have won a prize. Another warns that your bank account will be blocked unless you click a link immediately. Both may look genuine, but clicking without checking could put your personal information at risk.Scammers often create fake links to…

The universe represents infinity, wonder and the extraordinary beauty of existence. From brilliant stars and distant galaxies to the endless expanse of the sky, the cosmos has inspired names that feel powerful, meaningful and timeless. For parents searching for a baby boy name that reflects this grandeur, celestial-inspired choices offer a blend of mythology, astronomy…

Optical illusion personality tests are mind-bending teasers that trick the brain and eyes into believing what a person sees first based on their focus, perspective, and thoughts running in their heads. But what makes them even more interesting is that the person standing next to you might see something completely different from what you spot,…

To most people, a teddy bear with a torn seam and thinning stuffing belongs in the bin. To 12-year-old Sadie Hutson, it is a chance to make a child’s hardest day a little easier. Sadie, from North Carolina, rescues worn stuffed animals from thrift stores, then washes, mends, and re-stuffs them by hand with her…