Life & Style

The book sold on October 14, 2026, at its Rare Books Signature Auction in Dallas, Texas. When Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was first published in 1997, only 500 hardcover copies were printed. Most were intended for libraries, where children could borrow and read them. Nearly three decades later, one of those early copies…

Wildflowers have a special charm because they bloom in meadows, along woodland paths and in unexpected corners of nature without needing carefully tended gardens. Their colours, delicate petals and ability to thrive in different surroundings make them a beautiful source of inspiration for baby names. For parents searching for something distinctive yet meaningful, flower-inspired names…

Your bedroom may look spotless, but some of the items you use every day can go weeks or months without being cleaned. Your phone rests beside your pillow, decorative cushions remain on the bed and the remote control gets handled repeatedly without much thought. These objects can accumulate dust, skin oils, sweat and microorganisms through…

While booking a ticket, are you someone who would pay extra only to get that window seat? If you always choose the window seat; whether on a flight, a train or a long-distance bus, you might have reasons for your preference beyond simply wanting to watch the world go by. The reasons can extend from…

Dad and Daughter duo (Instagram) A wedding is generally a bride and groom’s moment to shine. But the wedding that happened in China’s Chaozhou, Guangdong province, it was the bride’s father who took away all the attention for all the right reasons! Meet the bride’s father, Zheng who at 41 looked so amazingly young standing…

Family moving from Canada to Mysuru asks if Rs 1.5 lakh a month is enough A family planning to move from Canada to India has turned to social media for advice on an important question: can Rs 1.5 lakh a month support a comfortable life in Mysuru? The family wants to make the move with…

Explorers inside American national parks It’s a fact that the United States is home to some of the best national parks in the world. The country also offers some of the world’s most spectacular wildlife experiences. Spread across mountains, forests, canyons, wetlands and volcanic landscapes, these protected areas allow travellers to discover a different side…

What if your next holiday did not involve another trip to Goa but a passport, a flight to Thailand and a budget of just Rs 50,000? Travel creators K Balaji and Neethu have sparked interest among budget travellers after sharing how they explored Chiang Mai, Thailand, on a budget they claimed was cheaper than a…

Student makes chocolate ice cream using crickets Chocolate ice cream made with crickets is not something most people expect to see on a menu. However, an Indonesian student’s food experiment has brought this unusual combination into the spotlight, prompting social media users to share their thoughts. While some are curious about its taste, others have…

Amin Sheikh at his cafe (Official) This is an inspiring tale of a boy who not only dreamt big while living off the streets but also achieved his dreams. Meet Amin Sheikh who runs a small café in Mumbai which offers something more than just a cup of hot coffee and delicious sandwiches. The place…