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A group of young hula-hoopers from Chennai has taken its talent to the global stage, travelling to London to attempt 10 Guinness World Records titles and returning with six new records. The children, members of the Chennai Hoopers academy, demonstrated their skills at the Guinness World Records headquarters in London, UK, on July 20, performing…

6 year old Vedansh with his car (PC: Instagram) This is the real-life example of dreams coming true. Meet Kiran Raikwar and her six-year-old grandson Vedansh. While attending a Garba programme at Abhapuri Dham in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, Kiran bought a lottery coupon under Vendansh’s name. At the time, it was an ordinary decision made…

Meghan issued a personal statement on October 23, explaining why she had kept her father away from her children and revealing that she had previously been made aware of allegations concerning him. “I am deeply distressed at the news that has come to light in the last 24 hours, and my thoughts are with any…

For many people in Bengaluru, the daily office commute is not just about reaching work on time. It also means navigating crowded roads, squeezing through traffic and worrying about scratches or dents caused by other vehicles. One Bengaluru man, however, has found a way to make these everyday drives less stressful. His solution was not…

Photo: Encyclopedia Britannica/ X Snakes are slithering venomous creatures famous for their potent bites, and spotting one almost sends chills down a person’s spine.Over the years, these reptiles have developed some unique characteristics that have helped them survive. They have been known to slither, jump, and even glide through the air, but the Dwarf Reed…

Imagine planning your retirement around a home at sea, only to be told you have a few hours to pack your bags and leave. That is reportedly what happened to residents aboard the almost INR 4 crore ‘Villa Vie Odyssey’ after the company behind the ship suddenly suspended its operations, citing a sharp rise in…

A child sits down with a sheet of paper and a box of crayons. The instruction is simple: draw your family. One child draws everyone holding hands, another places a grandparent at the centre of the page, while a third spends most of the time drawing a pet. Some children include every person who lives…

Attraction often grows from chemistry, appearance, humour or the feeling of being understood. Compatibility becomes clearer in less exciting moments, such as handling money, dividing household responsibilities or deciding where to live. Two people may feel intensely drawn to each other but want very different things from life. One might value stability, while the other…

Frida Kahlo (Photo via Canva) Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter who is popularly known even today for creating astonishing self-portraits. Her life began and ended in Mexico City, in her home known as the Blue House, as she had polio as a child and lived with injuries from a terrible road accident. She began…

I died for six minutes (Canva) There’s an interesting story shared on Reddit that has attracted thousands of upvotes. Titled “I died for six minutes in 2003. Heaven isn’t what we think it is,” the post turns a familiar near-death experience narrative into a disturbing tale. The story follows a narrator who claims that his…