Life & Style

Lake Pontchartrain Causeway (Image Credit: Canva) An Indian-origin woman living in the US recently shared a video talking about one of America’s most unusual bridges, describing how frightening the experience can become for people driving across it. She spoke about the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in Louisiana, a massive bridge stretching for about 38 kilometres across…

Aabid Surti (Image Credit: Wikipedia) Aabid Surti has spent decades being known for his work as an author, painter and cartoonist, but one of his most unusual missions began with something as ordinary as a dripping tap. In 2007, a leaking faucet made him think about how much water could be wasted one drop at…

Matthew McConaughey with his son Levi McConaughey. (Instagram/@officiallymcconaughey) From the iconic “Alright, alright, alright” in Dazed and Confused to becoming one of Hollywood’s most recognisable actors, Matthew McConaughey has spent decades learning what it takes to find his place in the industry. Now, as a father, he watches his son Levi take his first steps…

Optical illusion personality tests trick the brain into believing what they see first, despite the other objects present in the image, based on the person’s perception. We all like to think we’re pretty self-aware, but whenever such interesting puzzles and clues about who we really are come up, we stop to ponder and unravel the…

A flower-inspired name can offer more than a connection to nature. Names such as Iris, Daphne, Anthea and Ianthe carry stories from ancient Greek language and mythology, while Flora has a direct connection to Roman tradition. Rose, Violet, Lilia and Rosalie draw on flowers that have been admired for generations, while Susanna brings an ancient…

Prince William with his three children “What did you learn at school today?” “Nothing.” For many parents, this exchange is almost a daily ritual. You ask because you genuinely want to know what happened during those several hours your child spent away from you. They answer with one word, shrug, or sometimes simply walk away.Even…

The Godrej family has a new face at the top. Pirojsha Godrej, 45, has taken charge of Godrej Industries, stepping into the role previously held by his uncle, Nadir Godrej. The change took effect on August 14, 2026, marking another big generational shift in one of India’s most familiar business families. But who exactly is…

The fashion and beauty pageant world is mourning the sudden death of Putri Andriani Juficha, Miss Earth Indonesia 2025, who has died at the age of 25.The news was announced on August 14, the day Putri would have turned 26.Her death was confirmed by the Miss Grand Indonesia Organisation, where she had previously competed as…

Ankur Warikoo and his wife Ruchi Warikoo. What do children really learn about relationships at home?For entrepreneur and content creator Ankur Warikoo, it isn’t about pretending everything is perfect. In fact, he believes children should see that their parents can disagree, argue and still care about each other.But there’s one line he doesn’t want crossed.“Disagreement…

For years, a parent’s day can revolve around someone else’s schedule. Breakfast before school, forgotten lunch boxes, exam stress, late-night conversations, weekend plans and countless small responsibilities quietly become the rhythm of family life.Then, one day, the bedroom is empty. 28 Jul 2026 | 16:26 Which parenting tip from elders actually worked for you? The…