“Call it out politely. When they taunt you or interfere, say it clearly, ‘Mama ji, why are you speaking like this?’, ‘Bua ji, please don’t talk to me in this tone.’ When you call them out calmly, it scares them a little. They become careful with their words. Remember, your mental peace is in your…
Photo: dasha.takisho/ Instagram Have you ever seen a tricky image and sworn it showed something, while your friend insists it appeared like some other figure to them? That’s the genius of optical illusion personality tests— they’re like mirror for your mind, revealing quirks you didn’t know were there. These viral brain teasers, buzzing on social…
In a world that seems to be obsessed with grand gestures—think lavish destination weddings, over-the-top anniversary gifts, or the endless “doing” of favours—Sister Shivani, the calm voice behind the Brahma Kumaris’ spiritual wisdom, offers a perspective that feels almost rebellious. She once famously said, “Relationships are not based on what we do for each other……
Chandigarh is a city often compared to the rich and luxury. Also known as India’s most well-planned city, Chandigarh has transformed into a hub of ultra-premium real estate. The city offers something rare in the country, which is low-density luxury living. There are some sectors in Chandigarh, especially the single-digit ones, which have emerged as…
Every Friday, take five minutes to zoom out. Look at your past week and ask: “Did this pace expand my life or shrink it?” The Move: If you’re constantly missing family dinners or skipping your hobbies, your “system” is broken. Tweak one habit for the next week. Maybe it’s no meetings after 5 PM, or…
Opened in January 2026, Shri Malanggad near Kalyan in Maharashtra, is India’s longest funicular railway. India’s longest Funicular Railway in Maharashtra stretches 1.2 kilometres and has changed how devotees would reach the revered hilltop Shri Malanggad temple. The journey that used to take around two hours rigorous trek can now be done in just 10…
The Indian Coffee House in Thiruvananthapuram designed by Laurie Baker is distinguished by its characteristic spiral form and environmentally friendly technologies. Baker made efficient use of local building materials and created a system of natural ventilation. This approach significantly reduces operational energy use through passive cooling and efficient design. These landmarks illustrate how contemporary architecture…
If you are a regular on social media, you might have often come across images that claim to reveal your hidden or true personality. Aptly called personality tests, they are often based on basic questions or an image and depending on what you answer or choose, a lot can be revealed about you.This particular test,…
After the age of 30, the body slowly begins to lose muscle mass. This condition, known as Sarcopenia, reduces strength, balance, and metabolic health over time.The numbers are striking. Muscle mass can drop by 3- 8% per decade. That means the body’s ability to handle glucose also declines. This is where many people get misled….
Image Credit: Instagram/ soorya96 In the contemporary world, with ACs (Air Conditioners) ruling most of our households, we often forget that traditional Indian architecture had some very effective ways of ensuring a cool indoor environment naturally. Before the advent of the electricity-based methods of cooling our homes, natural means were used to keep the temperature…
