In almost every family, office or friend group, there is one person everyone turns to when things go wrong. They find the solution, carry the load and stay calm, even when they are quietly running on empty. In the Ramayana, that person is Hanuman. He crosses the ocean, finds Sita, burns Lanka and brings a…
A Family of Cheetahs in a Rocky Landscape, attributed to Basawan, Mughal India, circa 1575-80 (PC: ilgiornaledellarte) Not all paintings in the world are being sold in crores. But there’s one particular painting titled A Family of Cheetahs in a Rocky Landscape that was sold for nearly Rs 120 crore in London. It created a…
Anand receiving Padma Shree He started his journey with only Rs 500 and two students in a tiny rented classroom in Patna, Bihar. A young mathematics enthusiast started teaching students with nothing but passion for numbers and power of education. Though there was no grand institute, no money and of course no guarantee of success….
Courage is a quality that helps people face challenges, stand up for their beliefs and move forward despite uncertainty. For parents choosing a meaningful name for their little one, names associated with fearlessness, boldness and daring can express hopes for a confident and resilient future. Some names draw their strength from ancient languages and heroic…
5 things to reflect on when you find yourself comparing your life with others Sometimes, all it takes is one Instagram scroll to make you question your own life. A friend gets promoted, someone announces their wedding, or a former classmate achieves something you have been working towards for years. You may be happy for…
Husband returning clothes A street scene has sparked a debate about rules, honesty and personal responsibility. The world is already aware of what’s going on in many cities of France these days. But amid the ongoing protest and loot, a brief confrontation outside a clothing store has caught people’s attention for all the right reasons.As…
Russian tourist rejects pani puri, tries bhel in Goa A Russian tourist’s food experience in Goa has sparked a conversation online after she tried bhel and shared her thoughts on the Indian snack. While she seemed to enjoy the dish, her comparison with poha and her dislike of pani puri caught viewers’ attention. Social media…
“India has some of the best roads in the world” India’s development is increasingly visible in its expanding road network. It’s a transformation that stands out particularly to foreign visitors who compare the roads they see today with those they experienced during earlier visits. From Tamil Nadu to the majestic Himalayan region in the north,…
Woman goes for a job interview, but one question from HR leaves her shocked A job interview took an uncomfortable turn for Shatakshi Dwivedi when an HR representative asked her about her plans to have a child. The question, which came up after the representative learnt that she was married, has sparked a discussion on…
Samayak and Navya Nanda (PC: Instagram) Samyak Chakrabarty is a name in the media these days for all the right reasons. The young entrepreneur is the co-founder of the Nimaya Foundation, which he established with Navya Naveli Nanda in 2021. It’s an organisation which aims to prepare women from underrepresented communities. They are trying to…