For many people, the ideal weekend does not involve a packed calendar, crowded venues or a string of social plans. It might look much quieter: a slow morning, familiar surroundings, a few personal tasks and time spent doing things without a strict schedule. Staying at home is sometimes viewed as avoiding life outside, but for…
Ankita Konwar (Instagram) Assam has a new hero and the name is Ankita Konwar. The northeast Indian state got another reason to celebrate on the global endurance-sports map. Konwar has become the first Assamese woman and the first woman from Northeast India to successfully cross the English Channel. She completed the iconic Dover-to-Calais crossing as…
Fyodor Dostoevsky on life’s true purpose: “The mystery of human existence lies…” Fyodor Dostoevsky was one of the most prominent Russian writers and philosophers who investigated the mysteries of the human soul, morality, relationships, love, suffering, and faith. Moreover, many of his ideas and questions were deep enough to still resonate with people in the…
Shaan with his late mother. (Instagram/singer_shaan/) Popular singer Shaan recently shared a small moment from his childhood that ended up leaving a lasting impression on him. Speaking on the podcast Between 2Notes, Shaan recalled a time when he came home and saw a song playing on television. He felt frustrated that other people were getting…
Quote of the Day by Sadhguru (photo via X) Sadhguru is a yogi and mystic who is popularly known for his teachings on meditation, yoga, and inner well-being, and regularly shares beautiful ideas on how to live a joyful, conscious life.Recently, he talked about the deeply profound idea that our inner state, or state of…
German Ambassador Jasper Wieck (Instagram) For newly appointed German Ambassador, Dr Jasper Wieck, India is more than just a new posting. He is emotionally attached to the country and calls himself an “old friend of India”. It is a place tied to memories that began nearly 35 years ago, when he first travelled to the…
For generations, fenugreek has had a familiar place in Indian kitchens- and in many families, it has also been part of postpartum traditions. New mothers are often advised to eat methi laddoos, drink fenugreek preparations or add the seeds to their diet with the belief that they can help increase breast milk.The idea is not…
15 common mistakes that can attract snakes to your yard and garden (AI-generated image) A garden can look perfectly ordinary and still offer a snake almost everything it needs. Tall grass provides cover. A pile of firewood creates a dark place to hide. A bird feeder scattered with seeds can bring mice into the yard,…
Festivals can become a fun opportunity to introduce children to entrepreneurship. Encourage them to make greeting cards, small decorations, or other creative items. If appropriate, they can try selling them to neighbours, friends, or family members with parental guidance. The purpose is not to make money. It is to help children understand how an idea…
Sonu Nigam with his father Agam Kumar Nigam. When Sonu Nigam was trying to find his feet as a young singer, Mumbai was where he wanted to be. The city offered opportunities, contacts and the possibility of getting closer to the music industry. But his father said no.In a conversation on Game Changers podcast with…