Life & Style

Astonishing research reveals bumblebees possess spontaneous problem-solving skills, a trait previously thought exclusive to a few advanced species. In a groundbreaking experiment, these insects ingeniously used a ball as a tool to reach a reward, demonstrating a remarkable understanding of cause and effect without any prior training or observation. This finding challenges long-held beliefs about…

A small mistake at an ATM, a traveller already miles away, and a stranger choosing to spend his entire day off on the road. That is the story from Kerala that has now been making rounds online, not because it is dramatic, but because it unfolded in such a simple and unexpected way that it…

Most people don’t think they’ve met an “evil person.”The word itself feels too dramatic. It brings to mind movie villains, serial killers, or the kind of people whose stories end up in documentaries.But not every harmful person looks dangerous.Sometimes they’re the colleague everyone seems to like. Sometimes they’re part of a friend group. Sometimes they’re…

When parents think about child safety at home, they make sure their child stays away from the obvious dangers. Staircases, shape corners, or open plug points are often considered as possible dangers. However, a pediatrician’s recent social media post has sparked a wider discussion. Having seen many children arrive at emergency rooms, the pediatrician Dr….

A rare and intense showdown between a tiger and a leopard was captured in India’s Pench Tiger Reserve. The viral video shows a tigeress fiercely chasing a leopard, forcing it to scramble up a tree for safety, highlighting the dominance of tigers in territorial disputes. The wild often brings us some unexpected encounters, where nature’s…

Located in the Western Ghats in Kerala’s Kollam district, Thenmala is India’s first planned eco-tourism destination. Instead of letting tourism grow unchecked until it became a problem, the Kerala government set up the Thenmala Ecotourism Promotion Society (TEPS) from the start. The goal was simple, allow visitors in without wrecking the forests. To keep foot…

Some days on the calendar feel like reminders we casually scroll past. World Environment Day shouldn’t be one of them.Every year on June 5, we talk about the planet – forests, rivers, air, climate – but the truth is simpler and a bit uncomfortable: the environment isn’t “out there.” It’s the air in our room,…

Geometric ceiling patterns are increasingly popular in contemporary homes. These designs use shapes, lines, and layered forms to create a modern visual statement. Whether achieved through gypsum panels, wooden elements, or decorative mouldings, geometric ceilings add personality and artistic appeal while enhancing the overall design character of the space. Modern ceiling designs serve both aesthetic…

Our deepest wounds, rather than just pain, are sacred thresholds for vulnerability, allowing something greater to enter. Psychologist Carl Jung suggests that in moments of brokenness, when defenses are down, we become open to deeper self-awareness, compassion, and love. This perspective challenges societal expectations of constant perfection, highlighting that true awakening often occurs through honestly…

Neil Gaiman is a British writer known for work that crosses genres and reaches readers of all ages. His books, comics, poems and stories often blend imagination with emotional depth, which is one reason his writing connects so strongly with both children and adults. Among his best-known works is the novel Coraline.This quote “Fairy tales…