African proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) Not every proverb ages well. Some feel tied to a different century and a different way of looking at the world. Yet now and then, an old saying hangs around because people still recognise something in it. This African proverb is one of those.“A man will never heed…
On the southern edge of Penang Island in Malaysia stands a temple unlike almost any other in the world. Visitors who step inside expecting a typical place of worship are often surprised to find live venomous snakes coiled around wooden beams, resting near shrines and draped across branches placed throughout the temple. Known simply as…
The Chennai Metro Corridor 3, which connects Madhavaram to SIPCOT (State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu), is expected to significantly influence residential development across several emerging micro-markets, including Sholinganallur, Perumbakkam, Navalur, and Siruseri. By improving connectivity between Chennai’s IT corridor, business districts, and residential neighbourhoods, the corridor is enhancing the attractiveness of these areas…
Many parents would agree that one of the biggest challenges in parenting right now is screen time. While being equipped with technology is an important skill in today’s world, for parents it has become a difficult task for parents to help their children establish a healthy relationship with screens. Why parents need to be mindful…
Love understands that a partner is a whole person, not a possession.It respects their time, space, friendships, and individuality, even when it triggers a little discomfort. Ego wants to control: who they talk to, where they go, how they dress, what they post. It may hide behind “I’m just protective,” but underneath is fear of…
When it comes to raising children, every country has its own unique way. However, one thing is certain that some parenting styles stand out better than others, and thus provide valuable lessons for parents everywhere.Recently, Dr. Ravi Malik, a senior pediatrician with over 35 years of experience, shared a few observations from Switzerland. In a…
Tucked into the steep Trikuta Mountains, Vaishno Devi constantly ranks as one of the most heavily visited pilgrimage sites in all of India. RTI disclosures reveal that the shrine pulled in around ₹2,000 crore entirely in cash donations between the years 2000 and 2020. That’s on top of heavy reserves of silver and gold dropped…
The first few minutes after waking up are rarely calm. For many people, the day begins with a glance at the phone, a mental list of unfinished work, and a quick calculation of how much time is left before they need to leave the house. Before breakfast is finished, the mind is already racing ahead….
A new social media trend known as the Solo Table Theory has been gaining attention on Instagram. The concept is simple: when someone chooses to sit alone at a restaurant, café, or public space, they often attract more attention than they realize. According to the theory, it isn’t because people are judging them negatively, it…
In the hush and gush of our daily lives, we have forgotten that a little act of kindness has a magnificent impact without us even noticing. Be it through helping someone, smiling back to brighten their day, or a short, meaningful conversation, it can mean the world to them. Most of the time, we expect…