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20 names with just 4–5 letters

There’s a particular kind of appeal to a short baby name, easy to say, easy to spell, and yet somehow still carrying the weight of an entire meaning behind it. For a lot of expecting parents, the search for the perfect name eventually circles back to exactly this sweet spot, something compact and modern-sounding that…

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Why adding this nutrient-rich fruit to your diet may be good for you

Dragon fruit contains a genuinely impressive concentration of antioxidant compounds, including betalains, flavonoids, and hydroxycinnamates, all of which help the body neutralise free radicals responsible for cellular damage over time. Betalains, in particular, are the pigments responsible for the fruit’s vivid colour, and research suggests they may offer additional anti-inflammatory benefits beyond their antioxidant properties….

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Where dogs are worshipped, monkeys are served feast and cows wear flowers: Unusual animal festivals celebrated worldwide

For travellers looking beyond sightseeing and traditional experiences, festivals can offer a completely different way of understanding a place, its people and its culture. Across the globe, there are several festivals which celebrate animals. These animals are at the centre of celebrations that combine religion, farming, folklore, history and local identity.On this note, let’s have…

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Psychology says people who feel uncomfortable when someone is too kind to them aren’t ungrateful: What makes receiving affection difficult

AI representation/ChatGPT Someone offers to help you with a difficult task. You immediately say, “No, no, I’ll manage.” A friend compliments you, and you explain why the shirt was not that good looking. A loved one says, “You can always talk to me,” but you change the subject. Someone gives you a thoughtful gift, and…

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“Mera beta puchhta hai, mummy papa ke upar building gir gayi?”: Satya Niketan collapse victim Paramlal’s 5-year-old son still waits for him; family struggles to survive without its only earner

Paramlal Kori, a 30-year-old welder, was one of the victims of the PG collapse. (Photo courtesy: Story Lives) For Paramlal Kori’s five-year-old son, his father has not died. His mother has told him that his father has gone far away for work. Paramlal, a 37-year-old welder from Harpalpur in Madhya Pradesh, was working in the…

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New York installs new public bathrooms where doors open automatically after 10 minutes; “This is not a place to scroll,” says Mayor Zohran Mamdani

Mamdani introducing the toilets (Screengrab) Imagine you’re on a sightseeing spree in New York City and urgently need to use a public bathroom. You step inside the toilet and hear a warning bell at five minutes, another at eight minutes and then, as you cross the 10-minute deadline, the bathroom door automatically opens while you’re…

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