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Image: Instagram/@mariagorettiz For years, Maria Goretti was a familiar face on television. She enjoyed a thriving career and financial independence. But after becoming a mother, she made a conscious decision to walk away from it all. Today, years later, she says she has no regrets. But she also admits that she misses one thing. During…

At first glance, a Korean dining table can look extravagant, but appearances can be deceiving. Each side dish is served in modest portions, allowing diners to enjoy a remarkable range of flavours without eating oversized servings. A spoonful of rice paired with spicy kimchi might be followed by mild spinach, sweet soy-glazed potatoes and savoury…

Frogs disappear during dry seasons by aestivating underground for months. Their bodies form protective cocoons, and they await the monsoon rains. Moisture and vibrations signal the frogs to emerge from their dormant state. The monsoon rains create ideal breeding pools for frog eggs. This emergence is a survival strategy honed over millions of years. The…

Delhi’s Jantar Mantar was the first among the five to be built in 1721. Located on Parliament Street, it originally featured several astronomical instruments used to observe the movement of celestial bodies and calculate calendars. It remains a significant part of Delhi’s heritage monuments. Today, Delhi’s Jantar Mantar is recongised as a peaceful protest site…

History is often remembered through great rulers, world-changing inventions and decisive battles. Yet, some of the biggest turning points began with something far more ordinary: food. A crop that fed millions, a drink that sparked new ideas, or an accidental discovery in a kitchen has, at different moments, reshaped societies in ways few could have…

Leonardo da Vinci believed learning never exhausts the human mind. He suggested curiosity provides energy and makes people feel more alive. This idea remains relevant as technology and jobs continuously evolve today. Lifelong learning is now a practical necessity for adapting to change. The quote encourages a healthy attitude toward personal growth and understanding. Leonardo…

Parenthood is often described as one of life’s greatest joys, but new findings suggest that the experience can be far more complex, especially in the United States. According to the World Happiness Report 2025, published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford in partnership with Gallup, the United Nations, and an independent…

Some people apologise even when they have done nothing wrong. Others struggle to say “no”, constantly put everyone else’s needs before their own, or feel guilty for setting even the smallest boundary. While these behaviours are often praised as signs of kindness or selflessness, psychologists say they can sometimes point to something much deeper. People-pleasing…

When is the right time to have a second baby?- a question many couples deliberately think about. While factors like personal readiness and family planning take a seat in this, one more factor plays an important role, which is health- both the mother’s and the next baby’s. Many couples are unaware that the interval between…

Image Credit: SYMMETRY CO. PHOTOGRAPHY; Lauren Bouldin via X/ People Buying a dream home is often the beginning of an exciting new chapter. For Tyler and Lauren Bouldin, however, moving into their historic Pennsylvania property came with an unexpected surprise – one that slithered into almost every part of their new life. According to an…