Life & Style

Dolly Parton never forgot that her father could not read or write, so she began sending free books to children; the personal gesture grew into a programme that has delivered millions of books worldwide (Photo: ANI) Dolly Parton was an instantly recognisable name across the world with her big voice, a big smile, and even…

Most homes have a stash of empty glass bottles somewhere, left over from sauces, juices, oils and syrups, and we keep telling ourselves we’ll do something with them someday. Well, someday can be this weekend. A clean glass bottle is a ready-made canvas, with a nice shape, a sturdy build and a neck that’s perfect…

Mogra has always been part of the Indian wardrobe, even if it isn’t something we usually wear as clothing. Twisted into a gajra, offered at temples or tucked into a bride’s hair, the small white flower carries a familiarity that goes beyond its fragrance. And in Gaurav Gupta’s latest couture creation on Sara Ali Khan,…

The way parents correct a child in front of relatives may influence how the child responds emotionally. A child refuses to share a toy at a family gathering. A toddler throws a tantrum in a supermarket. An older child interrupts an adult while they are talking. For many parents, these moments can be embarrassing, particularly…

It’s that time of the evening when the chai is ready and the sweet craving hits. Instead of reaching for the biscuit tin, how about something you can make in twenty minutes, with no sugar, no jaggery, no flour and no oven? These soft pumpkin balls get all their sweetness from dates, and the pumpkin…

Mark Zuckerberg runs one of the world’s biggest tech companies, but that doesn’t stop him from sending long WhatsApp replies. And according to Meta’s Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang, he does it remarkably quickly.Wang spoke about the habit during a conversation with podcaster David Senra, recalling how he would sometimes turn to Zuckerberg for advice…

Photo: @bittu_tabahi/ Instagram Surendra Singh Choudhary, popularly known as “Bittu Tabahi,” has become a common name around the world for his river cleaning drives. But recently, he shared an update that looks quite heartbreaking.A newly posted Instagram video on his channel shows what the Ajnar River in Madhya Pradesh’s Rajgarh district looks like today. But…

Taylor Swift supported Trussell’s UK food bank network during her 2024 Eras Tour, helping bring attention and resources to families facing hunger. The donation came alongside her reported $5 million contribution towards relief efforts after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.(Image Credit: Instagram) Taylor Swift is known for filling stadiums, breaking music records and connecting with millions…

At 25, Tushar Thakur is preparing for the UPSC examinations after a spinal cord injury left him wheelchair-bound. He was allegedly thrown from a moving train after objecting to smoking inside the coach. As the investigation remains unresolved, he continues to hope that he will walk again. At 25, life was supposed to be opening…

Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian painter, scientist, and engineer who is most popularly known for painting the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. But beyond this, he also reflected on profound thoughts and filled thousands of notebook pages with studies of anatomy, water, flight, optics, and light.And these books are a treasure trove of…