Behind the diamond-paned windows of her Surrey home lies something far more personal than a pretty English garden. For over three decades, Dame Judi Dench has quietly turned six acres of her countryside estate into a living memorial, planting a tree for every friend and family member she has lost along the way. What began…
A name can be more than a distinctive choice for a child; it can also carry a meaning that reflects qualities parents value. Names linked with bravery and leadership can evoke confidence, resilience, wisdom and the ability to stand up for others. Whether parents prefer a timeless classic such as Alexander, a short name such…
Can you guess India’s salt capital? Here’s the state and the story behind its title We reach for it without thinking. A pinch goes into dal, another finds its way into a salad, and suddenly a meal tastes right.Salt is such a basic part of everyday life that its journey from a natural source to…
Kedarling Balakrishna Uchaganve never planned to become a shooter. When he joined the Indian Army in 2018, his goals were simple: get a stable job, support his farming family and serve the country. Shooting was not even part of his plans. Today, the 27-year-old Naib Subedar of the 27 Madras Regiment is preparing to represent…
Julia Roberts in the film Eat Pray Love (2010). Hollywood actor Julia Roberts’ interest in Hinduism began with something she did not expect. It was a photograph she had seen. While promoting her film Eat Pray Love in 2010, Julia spoke about her connection with India and Hinduism during an interview with journalist George Stephanopoulos…
With Krishna Janmashtami 2026 on September 4, homes across the country are gearing up to welcome Lord Krishna with warmth, colour, and devotion. But festive decor does not have to mean expensive shopping trips or elaborate showpieces bought just for the occasion. A little imagination, few things already lying around the house, and a handful…
FILE – Feminist Gloria Steinem speaks at a rally organized by Women’s March NYC in New York on Jan. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File) In the late 1950s, Gloria Steinem, a young American journalist travelled to India and spent two years here. She was far from the feminist movement she would later help define,…
Michelle Obama with her family. (Instagram/@Barack Obama) Michelle Obama has never presented parenting as a popularity contest. In a podcast conversation, she offered a striking reminder that many parents may find uncomfortable: children do not always have to like their parents. For her, the job was never to become her daughters’ best friend. It was…
For many children, school is not just about learning anymore. It can also become a place where marks, ranks, and competition decide how successful they are made to feel. From comparing grades to expecting the highest scores, the pressure to “come first” can begin at a very young age. Actor Suriya once spoke openly about…
Rs 80 crore Juhu house goes viral online An Rs 80 crore property listing in Mumbai has caught attention online, but the reactions have been less about luxury living and more about the eye-catching price. As the listing circulated on social media, users began joking about EMIs, salaries, and even payment options.The comments soon became…