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A gramophone that once filled a room with music, a camera from another era, a pocket watch that has long stopped ticking and newspapers that recorded moments from India’s past. These objects may look like forgotten belongings to some, but for 61-year-old Abdul Wadood Khan, each one carries a story worth preserving. Known as Raja…

Photo credit: Indian Express A saree woven by Prafulla Kumar Sahoo is not completed in a few days. The 59-year-old weaver from Dodunda Singipur village in Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur district spends around 30 days, including preparation, making one specially designed Patta saree. The work involves fine cotton yarn, carefully arranged threads and motifs created by hand,…

Hoskin watched the films at his local Regal Cinema in York Haven, Pennsylvania, between April 2024 and April 2025. For most people, watching three films in a day would be a long movie marathon. For Glenwood Hoskin Jr., it became part of his daily routine for an entire year. The 60-year-old American from Pennsylvania watched…

Dreams and imagination open the door to endless possibilities, creativity and hope. They allow us to look beyond the ordinary and envision a beautiful future. For parents searching for a baby girl name inspired by these ideas, there are several lovely choices across different cultures and languages. From poetic international names to traditional choices, these…

Optical illusion personality tests are interesting brain teasers that trick the brain and eyes into believing what a person sees first, based on their thoughts, perspective, and focus. But what makes these images even more interesting is that your friend standing next to you might see an exactly different object than what you see from…

Food creator shares his mother’s unusual 1970s food experiment that became a family favourite Food combinations that bring two different food cultures together often get people talking online. And sometimes, the most unusual pairings have been part of someone’s kitchen for years. A recent Instagram video has introduced food lovers to one such combination: Punjabi…

Things you should never do inside a supermarket Supermarkets are shared spaces where hundreds of people shop, touch products and move through narrow aisles every day. While most shoppers follow basic shopping etiquette, some everyday actions can create inconvenience for others or even affect food safety. Here are five things you should avoid doing during…

For Samrat and Varshali Dambe, losing their jobs in 2024 did not lead to the future they had planned. Instead, it gave them an unexpected chance to pursue a dream they had carried for years: riding a motorcycle along India’s borders.With limited savings, one motorcycle and no certainty about what awaited them after returning home,…

Salem’s Abyank Kannaa M.V. has reportedly set 21 records across academics, mathematics, memory, devotional activities and sports. His achievements include explaining complex science topics, solving advanced mathematical problems and completing a continuous 10-kilometre run in 59 minutes. (AI generated representative image) A child who can explain complex science concepts, solve advanced mathematical problems and recite…

After recovering from a cold, fever or another common illness, most people focus on getting back to their normal routine. However, several everyday objects used during those sick days may still carry germs. Cleaning frequently touched surfaces and washing reusable items can help reduce the chances of spreading infections to other household members. Here are…