In a major legal update, a US federal court has ruled to block $100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling it an unlawful tax that only Congress can impose. This means, thousands of Indians dreaming of studying, working or relocating to the United States, their journey has become more dicey. As per a Reuters report, a U.S….
A house name will serve as an identifying mark for years, maybe even for decades, or even centuries, depending on whether the house was bought by your descendants. Trendy names are appealing to everyone right now but may become outdated very soon as fashion changes. As opposed to that, a timeless house name will always…
There is something comforting about the monsoon that naturally draws us towards food. A plate of hot pakoras, leftover curry waiting for dinner, freshly cut fruit on the kitchen counter or a pot of cooked rice cooling by the window all seem perfectly ordinary on a rainy day. But beneath the season’s cool breeze lies…
Renowned artist Edvard Munch believed paintings possess a unique power to capture the depths of human emotion, a feat he felt photography, even in its advanced state, couldn’t fully achieve. His famous quote, comparing the camera to a brush, highlights painting’s ability to delve into the ‘Heaven or Hell’ of our inner lives – our…
No Indian celebration feels complete without laddus. They mark weddings, festivals, temple offerings and family milestones, making them one of the country’s most recognisable sweets. In 2016, confectioner PVVS Mallikharjuna Rao from Tapeswaram in Andhra Pradesh transformed this humble dessert into a world record by preparing the largest boondi laddu ever made. The sweet weighed…
For those planning a road trip to the Himalayas or a weekend getaway in Uttar Pradesh, or a wildlife safari in Madhya Pradesh, it may be time to check the weather update before packing your bags. In a recent update, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall alerts across many northern and central…
Naturally, children are the ones who are always told what to do. On the other hand, when they are given choices, they feel more responsible and responsible. Instead of saying, “Sit down and study Maths now,” ask them what subject they want to study first. In either case, the child will learn, but the difference…
A productive day starts with planning. In order to be productive, you shouldn’t immediately start answering emails or surfing the Internet. Instead, you should take several minutes to prioritise the three or four main things you want to do. Prioritising necessary work prevents you from being distracted by other small activities. According to numerous productivity…
Let’s all agree that there’s no experience more thrilling than spotting a tiger emerging quietly from behind tall grasses or the trumpet of elephants echoing through a forest. There’s always an anticipation on what lies around the next bend in an open jeep. For a number of travellers, a jungle safari is more than just…
The researchers also checked whether the brain changes benefitted cognitively, and guess what- It did. At the beginning and end of the study, all the children completed a digit span test (a standard assessment of working memory commonly used in children’s intelligence evaluations). By the end of year, those who received music lessons showed significantly…