“The reader does not steal, and the thief does not read”: Inside Baghdad’s legendary street where books are left outside at night unguarded for this reason

There’s a unique street in Baghdad where books are left on the road unguarded and unprotected at night. Because they believe in the famous saying, “The reader does not steal, and the thief does not read”. This is like walking through an old market after sunset and finding hundreds of books spread across tables and…

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Gaur Gopal Das: Quote of the day by Gaur Gopal Das: “If you can’t do the little things right, you will never do..”; What does the engineer-turned monk advise about the significance of smaller things in life

Quote of the day by Gaur Gopal Das (Photo: @gaurgopald/ X) Gaur Gopal Das is an engineer-turned-monk renowned for his discourses on a positive take on life. He often speaks about mental well-being and how to develop a positive perspective on life’s situations and tackle them with ease.Once, he talked about a profound idea about…

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Mammootty Kochi House: Mammootty and Dulquer Salmaan lived in this Kochi home for 12 years; now it’s a boutique villa with open courtyard, 2,000 DVDs from his personal archive where anyone can stay

Pic credit: VKation Experiences For those who have long admired Mammootty, there is now a chance to inhabit a space where he spent his prime years, won multiple acting honours, and had long conversations about cinema; where his children spent their formative years, and where the family celebrated festivals and weathered monsoons together. The Mammootty…

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Naomi Campbell wore this Alexander McQueen look in 2009; now the complete outfit could sell for $1 million |

A piece of fashion history from Alexander McQueen’s most influential era is heading towards the auction block, carrying with it the provenance of one of the world’s most recognisable supermodels. The complete McQueen ensemble comes from Naomi Campbell’s archive and includes a woven silk outfit paired with the designer’s distinctive Armadillo shoes. First presented during…

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