You need to call your doctor to book an appointment, ask a colleague for an update or speak to a customer care executive. Before dialling, you mentally practise the first sentence. You think about what the other person might ask, how you should respond and how to end the conversation without making it awkward. Sometimes,…
Parenting is often described as one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but the demands of raising a child can also leave adults feeling overwhelmed. Between work, household responsibilities, financial concerns and the pressure to make the right decisions, parents may find it difficult to remain calm and emotionally available all the time. While many try…
A daily commute involves plenty of little habits we barely notice. You grab a pole to steady yourself, hold the bus handle while getting off, tap your card at the entry gate and sit down wherever you find a spot. By the time you reach your destination, you may have touched a dozen shared surfaces…
Photo credit: Guinness World Records At an age when most children are busy with school, homework and playtime, Illumi Maeda from Japan has earned a place in the Guinness World Records as the world’s youngest female club DJ. Known as DJ ILLU, she achieved the record at the age of 6 years and 99 days…
What does being rich look like in different Indian cities? In Delhi, it may be associated with expensive cars and visible status symbols. In Mumbai, wealth is often linked with a more understated lifestyle, while in Bengaluru’s startup circles, the conversation may revolve around business ideas, company valuations and what founders are building next.This is…
Snakes are slithering reptiles whose names alone are enough to scare us off, due to the venom associated with their fangs. When we hear of snakes, the first image that comes to mind is a long, smooth, tube-shaped animal that slithers through grass. But nature has its own set of surprises, and some snakes have…
Juhi wished her mother in an Instagram post. Bollywood actor Juhi Chawla marked her mother’s birthday with a personal message that captured the small ways in which a mother looks after her family. Along with wishing her mother, the actor dedicated 1,000 trees to her, turning the occasion into a gesture linked to her interest…
Some people leave their mark on the art world through the work they create. Others change the way the world sees art, giving artists the space, attention and belief they need to be seen. Peter Nagy belonged to the latter. The founder of New Delhi’s Nature Morte gallery, who played a defining role in bringing…
History has regarded the saree as one of India’s most visible cultural canvases, a living expression of inherited identity, regional textile traditions and artisanal skill. However, in today’s modern world, the conversation has broadened. The rich Indian heritage and its craftsmanship are being treasured, reinterpreted and presented to a contemporary audience through another equally impactful…
Actor Parineeti Chopra has raised an important question about parenting expectations: why are mothers often expected to reorganise their entire lives after having a child, while fathers are allowed to carry on as before? The actor, who welcomed her son with politician and husband Raghav Chadha in October 2025, has spoken about the need for…
