Life & Style

A workday is supposed to end at a scheduled time, allowing employees to switch off from their jobs and focus on their personal lives. But what happens when a manager repeatedly assigns new tasks just minutes before the shift ends, expecting everything to be completed without offering overtime pay? This question has sparked a discussion…

She started a roadside library with just 100 books in her residential complex in Bhogbari village. When Anindita Gogoi visited tea gardens in Assam’s Charaideo district in 2020, she was studying the health problems faced by tea workers and their families as part of her social work studies. But what stayed with her was the…

Meet Karishma Tendulkar (Instagram/@dr.karishmatendulkar) Sachin Tendulkar, the cricket legend, recently took to Instagram to congratulate Karishma on her remarkable achievement in medicine. His post has brought the ophthalmologist into the spotlight, prompting curiosity about her professional accomplishment and how she is related to the cricket icon. It was a special occasion for the former India…

This is the mildest option, and it suits tight, easily irritated skin. Grind two tablespoons of rolled oats into a fine powder, then stir in one tablespoon of plain yogurt and one teaspoon of honey until you have a soft paste. Smooth it over damp skin, rub very lightly for 30 seconds, leave it on…

A monthly salary of Rs 1.5 lakh may sound like financial security, especially for a young software professional starting a career. But in Bengaluru, where housing, commuting and everyday expenses can quickly add up, a high income may not always leave much money in the bank. A post shared on X, formerly Twitter, by a…

Some feelings are difficult to put into words, but this one says it all. No matter how far someone travels for work or how long they stay away from home, the thought of returning to their mother and family can make everything else seem less important.That’s the feeling behind a viral video featuring Satyarohan Kumar,…

A separation changes the structure of a family, but it does not have to change a child’s sense of being loved. For Avantika Malik and actor Imran Khan, this became an important principle as they worked out how to raise their daughter, Imara, after parting ways. In a recent episode of Soha Ali Khan’s podcast,…

It’s easy to get caught up in romantic speeches on a special occasion, but keeping those promises when life gets messy is what actually counts. You don’t need to turn your Karwa Chauth evening into an intense, formal summit about your relationship. Once the rituals are done, the moon has been sighted, and you’ve finally…

A casual Instagram post led scientists to identify Victoria colombiana, a giant waterlily from Colombia’s Orinoco basin. Its discovery reveals how social media, field research and local knowledge can advance plant science, while highlighting the urgent need to protect its tiny wild population. (Image: instagram.com/jeremiahsplants/) A casual Instagram post, a swim in a secluded Colombian…

The perfumery was founded by Lala Gulab Singh and his son, Lala Johri Mal. In Delhi’s Chandni Chowk, where shops sell everything from silver jewellery to spices, a family-run perfume business has continued making traditional fragrances for more than two centuries. Founded in 1816, Gulab Singh Johri Mal has remained at the same address in…