Focusing too much on one’s self-image can significantly influence how a person views their own body and appearance. Research indicates that frequently scrutinizing one’s reflection can result in lower self-esteem and dissatisfaction. While some individuals may develop a heightened awareness of their public image, not every instance of self-gazing indicates insecurity. It’s crucial to evaluate…
(AI generated representative image) As air pollution levels continue to rise across Delhi-NCR, children are becoming increasingly vulnerable to its harmful effects. With AQI levels frequently touching the 500 mark, even everyday activities such as playing outdoors, cycling or walking to school can expose them to dangerous pollutants. Children’s lungs are still developing, making them…
AI representation/ChatGPT Repeated attacks by elephants and monkeys had made it difficult for Kartika Sahu to grow paddy and groundnuts on his farmland in Ogi village of Odisha’s Angul district. Instead of continuing with crops that wildlife kept destroying, he decided to try something different. Around 15 years ago, he bought 50 indigenous lemon saplings…
Politeness matters when travelling. Flight attendants may notice passengers who speak rudely to the crew, ignore instructions or disturb fellow travellers. Small acts of kindness can also make their job easier. Flight attendants have plenty to manage during a journey. Being a considerate passenger can make the experience better for everyone on board. Source link
A clip of a Gujarati family whipping up fresh sandwiches right across the berths of a moving train has taken over social media – and while half the internet is cracking up at their sheer commitment to fresh snacks, the other half is asking whether a cramped railway compartment is really the place to launch…
Love is spoken about in terms of finding the right person, feeling valued and receiving the same affection in return. But what if love is less about what someone brings into life and more about what a person is willing to give? Sadhguru’s quote, “Love is not about getting what you want. It is an…
Every hotel room has to balance comfort, appearance and practicality. Interior designers often prefer to keep walls uncluttered, particularly in smaller rooms where every design decision affects the overall feel. A wall clock may not fit the aesthetic of every property. If it is not considered essential to the guest experience, hotels may choose to…
Medical English Across Accents (AI-Generated) Indian doctors have been mocked for decades over the way they say their own specialties. The linguistics says the mockery has it backwards. Somewhere in an American hospital this morning, an Indian doctor is being corrected on the pronunciation of her own specialty. Slowly. The way you’d correct a child….
Image courtesy: Instagram/@divya_lohakare In 2020, Divya Lohakare Holey and her husband Akshay Holey bought 100 saffron bulbs from Kashmir and began experimenting with indoor cultivation in an 80-square-foot room in Dhule. They installed an air conditioner, made a humidifier and tried to recreate the conditions needed to grow the expensive spice. The experiment worked, and…
This article is intended for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Fluid needs vary with age, health, climate and activity level. These symptoms can have many causes, so do not assume dehydration is the reason. People with heart, kidney or other medical conditions, or those…