Image Credit: ninasam.org In the Malnad belt of Karnataka’s Shivamogga district, Heggodu does not look like the kind of place that would become one of India’s most important cultural villages. There are no trendy spots, aesthetic cafes or big tourist attractions here. Instead, there are areca plantations, narrow village roads, simple homes and a theatre…
African proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) Some proverbs do not sound dramatic when you first read them. They do not arrive with grand images or complicated ideas. They simply describe something ordinary and let the meaning unfold slowly. This African proverb, “Once you carry your own water, you will learn the value of every…
Ananya Pandey’s first home, located in Bandra, is her ‘dream apartment’, and one that blends modern aesthetics with warmth and emotional comfort, just like her personality. A home often says more about a person than words ever can. The colours, textures, lighting, furniture, and tiny personalised touches quietly show someone’s personality, memories, comfort, and what…
Photo: Thich Nhat Hanh/ X We’ve all been there: a sharp comment from a coworker, a cold shoulder from a partner, or a sudden burst of anger from a stranger. Your immediate, gut-level instinct is to swing back, defend yourself, or stew in resentment. It feels completely justified.But the late Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh…
In many homes, children are fed, clothed, supervised and corrected, but not always truly heard. A child may be talked over, dismissed as “too young,” or told that their feelings are dramatic, inconvenient or unimportant. Over time, that silence can shape how they see themselves. But the opposite is also true. When children feel listened…
Art has never been just what we see with our eyes; it holds relevance and a deeper message that is visible only on the surface. For an artist, the art that they create is a mode to express the turmoil in their mind and the message they want to convey to the viewers, beyond what…
Today, we have all the facilities readily available at hand, be it groceries, daily commodities, house help, or an electrician for repairing household appliances. And due to the waste of availability of all these things, patience often feels like a forgotten virtue. The unnoticed habits of instant replies, quick success stories, same-day deliveries, and constant…
Mark Twain remains one of the most celebrated literary figures in American history. Born as Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1835, Twain earned worldwide recognition for his wit, storytelling, and deep observations about human nature. He is best known for classic works such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.Mark Twain’s uniqueness…
An Indian entrepreneur, Ashwani Kumar, quit his high-paying Vice President role at a ₹300 crore company at age 40 to build his own startup. Despite initial disapproval from his family, he found mental peace in pursuing his own venture, BadaFranchise. His viral video resonated with many professionals experiencing burnout. A man quitting a high-paying corporate…
Most airline passengers spend very little time looking closely at aircraft windows. The shades go up after take-off, clouds drift past for a while, then attention shifts elsewhere. Yet almost every commercial aircraft window contains a small opening near the bottom, something many travellers only notice during a long flight or while leaning against the…