Amin Sheikh at his cafe (Official) This is an inspiring tale of a boy who not only dreamt big while living off the streets but also achieved his dreams. Meet Amin Sheikh who runs a small café in Mumbai which offers something more than just a cup of hot coffee and delicious sandwiches. The place…
What if your next holiday did not involve another trip to Goa but a passport, a flight to Thailand and a budget of just Rs 50,000? Travel creators K Balaji and Neethu have sparked interest among budget travellers after sharing how they explored Chiang Mai, Thailand, on a budget they claimed was cheaper than a…
While booking a ticket, are you someone who would pay extra only to get that window seat? If you always choose the window seat; whether on a flight, a train or a long-distance bus, you might have reasons for your preference beyond simply wanting to watch the world go by. The reasons can extend from…
Photo credit: Saffron Art In February 1899, Indian artist Mahadev Visvanath Dhurandhar painted a nearly five-foot-tall image of Hindu goddess Mahalakshmi, dressed in a white nine-yard saree with a gold border. More than 127 years later, the oil painting sold for Rs 14.1 crore at an auction in New Delhi, after passing through the hands…
Have you ever looked at a picture and seen something completely different from the person next to you? This is the magic of optical illusions that trick the brain and eyes into seeing what a person spots first, based on the thoughts running in their heads, their perspective, and focus. What makes these tests interesting…
Wildflowers have a special charm because they bloom in meadows, along woodland paths and in unexpected corners of nature without needing carefully tended gardens. Their colours, delicate petals and ability to thrive in different surroundings make them a beautiful source of inspiration for baby names. For parents searching for something distinctive yet meaningful, flower-inspired names…
Your bedroom may look spotless, but some of the items you use every day can go weeks or months without being cleaned. Your phone rests beside your pillow, decorative cushions remain on the bed and the remote control gets handled repeatedly without much thought. These objects can accumulate dust, skin oils, sweat and microorganisms through…
Puja and lighting a diya are a part of our daily rituals. The small jyot that lights up as we pray holds a special place in our homes, as we fold our hands, offer our prayers and seek blessings from the divine. More than just a ritual, lighting a diya is a small but depely…
Timing matters as much as product choice. Wash your hair a day or two before the event to give curls time to settle into their natural shape. Freshly washed curls can be softer and less defined, while day-old curls may hold their shape better. Allow enough time for drying, too. Depending on length and density,…
This can be the hardest sign to accept. You remember the trips, late-night conversations and moments when this person showed up for you. You do not regret the friendship, and you may still feel happy when something good happens to them. But you no longer feel the need to recreate the closeness you once shared….
