Train ‘mahila sangeet’ goes viral after railway staff asks women to stop singing A train journey became the setting for an unexpected celebration when a group of women was seen taking part in a ‘mahila sangeet’ inside a coach. The video has since caught attention online, not just for the singing, but for the conversation…
Optical illusion personality tests often trick the brain and the eyes into believing what we see first among the many images layered into the photo, based on our perspective, and it is not surprising to notice that our friends standing right beside us spot just the opposite of what we see. This optical illusion here…
The lavatory may be only a few steps away, but the seatbelt sign takes priority. When it is illuminated, passengers are being instructed to return to their seats and fasten their seatbelts. Even a short walk through the cabin becomes risky if the aircraft suddenly encounters turbulence. If you need to use the lavatory, wait…
Mia has a familiar, gentle sound and several linguistic connections. In Italian and Scandinavian usage, it is commonly associated with “mine,” while it is also used as a form of Maria. Its simple pronunciation and gentle sound have helped make it popular in many countries. Short names can hold stories that stretch back centuries. From…
When the power goes out, the inverter quickly becomes one of the most useful things in a home. But the same device that keeps lights and appliances running can become a safety concern if the space around it is poorly managed. Items that seem harmless, such as cardboard boxes, clothes, or cleaning products, can add…
Panwar is from Jubli village in the Kupvi area of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. At 22, Vikas Singh Panwar did something few people can put on the same resume. Before his UPSC result, he had already appeared on the popular game show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) and won Rs 50 lakh. Months later, in March…
When a major plan falls apart, it is easy to spend hours replaying what went wrong. Sometimes that reflection is useful. After a point, though, it becomes a loop. You cannot control the decision someone else makes, the opportunity that disappears, the past you wish you could change or the timing of something you desperately…
A vegetable market in Bhutan has left an Indian traveller surprised by its cleanliness, organisation and overall appearance, after a video showing the market went viral on social media. Travel creator Manjil Pokhrel, who shared the video on Instagram under the handle @manjilpokhrel69, filmed his visit to the market and compared the experience with vegetable…
IIT Bombay gives stray dogs QR IDs; internet says ‘Dogesh Bhai is a citizen’ QR codes are usually associated with payments, menus and quick access to information. But a video from IIT Bombay has shown one being used in a very different setting, for stray dogs on the campus.The unusual idea has caught social media…
Growing up in Amritsar in the 1960s, Singh had heard whispers that the woman he believed was his mother was not his biological mother at all. His grandmother, whom he knew as the person who raised him, was in fact his paternal grandmother. The truth about his birth remained largely a family secret. At eight,…