5 things to check before leaving your house for a long weekend A long weekend usually means one thing: a few days away from work, a change of scenery and some much-needed time to relax. But the excitement of leaving can make it easy to overlook the little things waiting back home.A forgotten appliance, an…
A contribution of Rs 2 may seem too small to change a family’s financial situation. But for Kunwari Barwa, a woman from Gumla district in Jharkhand, those small savings became the starting point of a much larger journey. What began with a self-help group (SHG) in her village gradually developed into a women-led agricultural enterprise…
Your phone might already contain a photo of your Aadhaar card, a PDF of your flight ticket, a copy of your driving licence and screenshots of important transactions. Keeping these documents close at hand can be convenient, especially when you need to show them at short notice. But convenience can come at a cost if…
A chance encounter on a New York subway platform changed the course of Bhavitha Mandava’s life. At the time, she was a student with no professional modelling experience. Today, the Hyderabad-born model has walked for some of the biggest names in international fashion, opened a Chanel runway show and become a Chanel House Ambassador. Now,…
5 mistakes people make when sharing their live location Sharing your live location can make meeting friends easier, help family members know when you are on your way home and make it simpler to coordinate plans in an unfamiliar place. It is one of those phone features that can be genuinely useful when used thoughtfully….
Ancient civilisations have left behind a rich legacy of history, mythology, powerful rulers and remarkable cultural traditions. Their influence can still be seen in names that have survived across centuries, carrying stories of queens, emperors, gods and legendary figures. From the royal heritage of ancient Egypt and Persia to the wisdom of Greek mythology and…
Woman takes a cab in Mumbai at 2 AM; what she says about travelling alone has people talking A woman’s reaction to a late-night cab ride in Mumbai has caught the attention of social media users. Her experience has started a conversation about the precautions women often take when travelling alone and how these concerns…
Think about a hug you still remember, even though it happened years ago. It may have come from a parent when you were upset, a friend who knew you were struggling, or someone you had not seen in a long time. You may not remember exactly where you were standing or how long the embrace…
On receiving ₹1 less, a Kerala passenger sued the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and ended up winning the refund and more in a legal battle at the local consumer commission. The Kasaragod District Consumer Commission ordered the railway ticketing corporation to pay the passenger ₹3,100, along with the original residual amount. The…
Germans in India (PC: I love Mayapur) In 2015, a German couple travelled to India without a return ticket to Europe. They came in search of a deeper spiritual connection and today they are settled here with two kids. They moved to Mayapur, a small pilgrimage town in West Bengal, and today call it their…
