Life & Style

John Caudwell’s decision to limit luxury for his children highlights how wealthy parents can encourage independence, gratitude and emotional security without making money the centre of family life. (Image: instagram.com/johncaudwell/) A billionaire flying business class while his young children travel economy might seem unusual. But for British entrepreneur John Caudwell, the decision reflects a larger…

Bengaluru’s traffic takes a holiday: Google Maps shows just 21 minutes for 13 km from Silk Board to Marathahalli; commuter hilariously jokes that he can’t blame traffic for being late anymore Bengaluru is well known for its notorious traffic, which tests anybody’s patience. Commuters often cite these traffic jams as spending immensely long hours in…

A book printed more than 130 years ago has drawn attention for its remarkable craftsmanship and rarity. ‘The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer’, an illustrated edition produced by British designer and printer William Morris in 1896, reportedly sold for Rs 2.68 crore in October 2026. Known as the Kelmscott Chaucer, the volume is celebrated for combining…

AI representation/ChatGPT You have had a long day, your own work is unfinished, and you barely have the energy to rest. Then a colleague asks you to take on another task, a friend needs a favour or a family member expects you to make time for them. You want to say no, but instead you…

Mahesh Babu foundation (PC: Facebook) While Mahesh Babu is one of the biggest superstars of the South Indian film industry, he has remained connected to his roots and the village his family calls home. In 2015, the actor announced plans to adopt Burripalem, which is the birthplace of his father and veteran Telugu actor Krishna….

A microwave makes life easier when you want to heat leftover food or prepare something quickly. But not everything in your kitchen is safe to put inside it. Some items can cause sparks, catch fire or even burst because of the heat. Before you put something in the microwave, here are five things you should…

For the cake, you need about two cups of plain flour, one and a half cups of sugar, half a cup of cocoa powder, a teaspoon each of baking soda and baking powder, a pinch of salt, one cup of buttermilk or curd thinned with water, half a cup of oil or melted butter, two…

An enlargeable map of the cities of India (Wiki) A London-based mapmaker created an extraordinary map of India over two centuries ago. It was the time when the Indian subcontinent was being mapped through surveys, military expeditions and geographical observations. Measuring nearly 2.4 metres by 2.67 metres when assembled, the hand-coloured map was dedicated to…

Your bedroom may look spotless, but some of the items you use every day can go weeks or months without being cleaned. Your phone rests beside your pillow, decorative cushions remain on the bed and the remote control gets handled repeatedly without much thought. These objects can accumulate dust, skin oils, sweat and microorganisms through…