When you have money, you develop hobbies and preferences that are different from the layman. While a millionaire could have a thing for collecting watches, a billionaire could be into buying up yachts. When it comes to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, he has a propensity for large compounds. The billionaire tech giant with a net…
Tomato growers rarely agree on everything, yet certain garden habits seem to appear in allotments and back gardens year after year. One of the more unusual involves placing a bar of soap close to tomato plants. Sometimes it is left whole, sometimes chopped into pieces, or even hung in mesh bags from stakes. The idea…
Being President of the United States meant Barack Obama’s days were packed with intelligence briefings, diplomatic meetings and decisions that shaped the world. Yet every evening, there was one appointment he tried not to miss: dinner with his family. For the Obamas, the dinner table was never treated as an optional ritual. It was protected…
International Tiger Day 2026: Date, history, significance, and why protecting tigers matters more than ever Every year, July 29 is International Tiger Day, or Global Tiger Day if that’s the name you’ve heard, with the same observance, different label. Tigers used to range across most of Asia, from Siberian forests down through the Sundarbans, but…
Our sense of self often relies on external factors and societal roles. Adi Shankaracharya taught that true happiness comes from understanding our inner being. He advised practicing discrimination between the permanent Self and the temporary ego. The ego is built from our body, mind, and possessions, leading to distress. Recognizing the One-Self as Pure Being…
Indian Google employee reveals what working at the tech giant is really like For years, conversations around Google have mostly focused on one thing: getting in. From interview preparation videos to stories of dream job offers, the spotlight is usually on cracking the hiring process. But once someone actually joins the company, what does everyday…
Steve Jobs (photo: stevejobsarchieve) Steve Jobs‘ life is one worth taking inspiration from; it reads like a lesson on how to come back stronger even after repeated setbacks and make the most of it.He was given up for adoption as a baby, dropped out of college within six months, and was fired from the very…
Every father hopes his son grows up to be successful. But success alone isn’t enough. The real challenge begins when children step into the world on their own- making friends, handling conflicts, dealing with rejection, spotting manipulation, and learning whom to trust.No parent can protect a child forever. What they can do is prepare them….
Cayenne pepper really might keep rats out of your yard A gardening hack making the rounds online says a spice sitting in most kitchens, cayenne pepper, can drive rats out of your yard for good. There’s actually something to this. Cayenne gets its heat from a compound called capsaicin, and researchers have tested exactly how…
There are certain words we use so often that we never stop to question them. Zebra crossing is one of them. Every day, millions of people walk across those bold white stripes without wondering why a road marking is named after an African animal. It’s such a common phrase that it feels completely natural. But…
