Lyra, the fearless heroine of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy, represents independence, intelligence, and adventure. The name has a distinctive, modern sound while maintaining a strong literary connection, making it increasingly popular among contemporary parents. Names derived from literature not only sound aesthetically pleasing but also convey rich narratives, values, and unique personalities. Such…
About 61 km from Shillong, Mawsynram sits in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills and is known as the wettest place on Earth. Here, clouds don’t hover above the landscape, they descend directly onto roads, rooftops and fields. During monsoon, visibility can drop within seconds as mist rolls through the village. Tin roofs echo constantly with rain,…
Children often remember the glitter, the balloons and the slice of cake with the tallest frosting. But what stays longer than the decorations is the feeling around the day: being seen, being celebrated and being made to feel that their life matters. That is where birthdays can become much more than a party. They can…
“If you want to do something, achieve something, you can’t be thinking all the time of what you don’t have.” – Kapil Dev There are some quotes that sound simple when you first read them. Then you sit with them for a minute, and suddenly they hit differently.This quote from Kapil Dev is one of…
If you have been doomscrolling Instagram lately, you probably have caught a glimpse of that viral clip of a biker stopped in his tracks by the absolute cutest “toll booth” gang in India. The video, shared on Instargram by Wanderlust Nomad, is too cute to skip. The video shows the traveller riding a red motorcycle…
When people talk about perfect hair, they’re usually talking about appearance. It’s the hair we see on celebrities, influencers, and beauty campaigns. Hair that looks thick, polished, and camera-ready every second of the day. What we don’t always see is everything happening behind the scenes. Professional blowouts. Hair extensions. Lighting tricks. Editing apps. Filters. Hours…
Leander Paes is a legendary tennis player who has made India proud on numerous occasions. He is among the country’s greatest sporting icons and one of the most successful doubles tennis players in the history of the game. In his over 30 years career, Paes won 20 Grand Slam titles and holds the world record…
Society loves to hand out strict timelines on when and how a family should start. Preity and Gene tossed that rulebook right out the window. In 2021, they welcomed their twins, Jai and Gia, via surrogacy. Beyond bypassing traditional timelines, they’ve been fiercely protective of their kids, strictly keeping their faces away from the flashing…
Deoghar literally translates as the “Abode of the Gods,” this place ranks incredibly high on eastern India’s list of must-visit pilgrimage spots. Situated in Jharkhand, the town circles entirely around Baba Baidyanath Dham. Not only is this the state’s sole Jyotirlinga, but it’s also a heavyweight among the twelve sacred Shiva shrines scattered across the…
If you’ve spent any time scrolling through Instagram, curated a Pinterest wedding board, or simply sat through a sappy anniversary toast, you’ve almost certainly heard it. That perfectly aesthetic post featuring the words: “Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.” It’s proudly credited to the legendary ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, and people…