Life & Style

The book sold on October 14, 2026, at its Rare Books Signature Auction in Dallas, Texas. When Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was first published in 1997, only 500 hardcover copies were printed. Most were intended for libraries, where children could borrow and read them. Nearly three decades later, one of those early copies…

The omelette is a reliable morning friend, but after a few weeks even the best breakfast can start to feel repetitive. The good news is that eggs are endlessly flexible, and you do not need a long grocery list to make something new. With just three ingredients, most of which are already in your kitchen,…

As Virender Sehwag celebrated his 48th birthday on October 20, 2026, his parenting philosophy offered a glimpse into the life lessons he hopes to pass on to his sons. The former India opener believes that success is about more than wealth, luxury and status. For him, staying grounded and building a life through one’s own…

A caller claims your bank account will be blocked, your parcel is stuck or your mobile number is about to be disconnected. They sound convincing, know a few details about you and insist that you act immediately. Before you have time to verify anything, they ask for an OTP or direct you to an unfamiliar…

For some people, the hardest question in a group is not what they think about a big decision. It is where they want to eat. They can quickly work out what everyone else prefers, which suggestion might upset a friend, and how to avoid an unnecessary disagreement. But when someone turns to them and asks…

Sometimes, the things that drain us the most are not our responsibilities but our need to control how everything turns out. We want people to understand us, plans to work out and relationships to remain exactly as they are. And when life takes a different turn, it can leave us feeling disappointed or anxious. Non-attachment…

A couple may be happy together, enjoy their evenings on the sofa and look forward to sharing meals after work. But if those routines regularly involve little physical activity, poor sleep and an unhealthy diet, their relationship may not offer the health benefits they expect. A study by researchers at the University of Alabama at…

When your father is Han Solo and Indiana Jones, the road ahead can look pretty clear and most people would expect the next generation to join the Hollywood industry, but for Harrison Ford‘s oldest son, Ben, it wasn’t the obvious path. He walked past the film sets and went into the kitchen.Chef Ben Ford is…

Some desserts feel like a hug, and apple pie is one of them. The trouble is that a proper pie means rolling pastry, chilling dough and fussing over a lattice top. This apple pie cake skips all of that. It uses just four everyday ingredients, apples, flour, sugar and butter, and needs no eggs and…

What keeps a marriage strong after decades together? For actor Robert Wagner, the answer may have less to do with grand romantic gestures and more to do with a simple habit: continuing to take an interest in the person beside you.At 96, Wagner has offered a glimpse into his enduring relationship with actress Jill St….