“What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult to each other?” Why being there for someone matters more than we realise

George Eliot was the pen name of Mary Ann Evans (1819–1880), an English novelist known for her sharp observations of human behaviour. She often wrote about the gap between people’s good intentions and their actual choices. Her stories explored how pride, social pressure and personal ambition can shape relationships. Rather than presenting people as entirely…

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David Attenborough Wildlife Documentary: Bristol woman’s garden features in David Attenborough’s wildlife documentary; cameras capture fox cubs, hedgehogs using hidden garden highways and frogs, revealing the extraordinary wildlife thriving in an ordinary urban backyard

You don’t need a nature reserve to see wildlife at its most fascinating. Sometimes all it takes is a small city garden, a pond and a few gaps in the fences. A Bristol woman named Louise, known as Lou, has found that out in the most spectacular way. Her garden stars in the second episode…

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Quote of the day by Vincent Van Gogh: “Occasionally, in times of worry, I’ve longed to be stylish, but on second thought I say no-just let me be myself-and express rough…”

Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh (Photo via Canva) Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch painter popularly known today for his works of art like The Starry Night and Sunflowers, made with the use of special and unique bold brushstrokes that continue to inspire art even today.He took up art seriously in his late twenties…

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Japan visa for Indians: Visa fees, documents, application process and processing time explained |

Japan continues to attract travellers from across the globe, especially India. The country is globally-known for its historic temples, cherry blossom, iconic food scene, traditional streets and modern cities. Mt Fuji here is a dream destination of many. However, Indian passport holders planning a holiday in the country need to secure a visa or e-Visa…

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‘I feel like a kid again’: Woman living abroad shares Diwali gift sent by parents from India

Woman living abroad shares Diwali gift sent by parents from India Diwali can feel different when you are celebrating thousands of miles away from your family. For those living abroad, staying connected with loved ones during festivals often means finding little ways to share the occasion despite the distance. An Instagram video by Tanya Srivastava…

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Psychology study explains why people struggle to give away their grandparents’ old belongings, even when they no longer use them |

A cupboard full of unused crockery, an old grandfather’s watch or a stack of books inherited from a grandparent can take up space for years. The items may no longer fit into everyday life, yet the thought of donating them can feel surprisingly difficult. Even when families are trying to declutter, some belongings remain untouched…

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At 14, Nepali schoolgirl Prakriti Malla went viral for her handwriting; one school assignment looked so perfect, people thought it was digitally printed

Prakriti Malla and her handwritten letter that went viral (Instagram) While we are in an age when children learn to type on keyboards and communicate through smartphones, Prakriti Malla, 16-year-old from Nepal, has gone viral for her beyond perfect handwriting. People often mistook her handwriting for a computer font as the letters are so evenly…

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