This is the point where art meets tradition. Meenakari Banarasi sarees are handloom, luxurious pieces. Borrowed from jewellery making, meenakari brings jewel-toned color into the metallic zari work. The technique is inspired by the ancient art of meenakari enamel work, where craftsmen fused vivid colored enamel into gold and silver jewellery settings. On a saree,…
A massive banyan tree in Bihar’s Munger district has been scientifically dated to approximately 700 years old, making it the world’s oldest accurately dated specimen. Researchers employed radiocarbon dating on wood samples, a technique usually for archaeology, to establish its age. 700 year old Banyan Tree in Munger, Bihar (Photo: PIB) Some trees don’t just…
Nature is endowed with innumerable fascinating creatures whose defense strategies are so amazing that they go beyond our understanding, so much so that some of these unique creatures haven’t yet been discovered, to our surprise. While these tiny beasts look almost harmless, brightly coloured, quiet, and even beautiful, they actually ring out certain unbelievable characteristics…
For a number of people, travel is considered as the ultimate escape from everyday mundane life. But psychology suggests that simply boarding a flight doesn’t automatically make us happier. A growing body of research in positive psychology and tourism studies has found that there are certain travel habits which boost happiness, improve emotional wellbeing, and…
Meaning “lion,” Leo is a short yet powerful name recognised across the world. The lion has long symbolised courage, confidence, dignity and leadership, making Leo a timeless choice for parents seeking a bold and inspiring name. Strength comes in many forms, from resilience during difficult times to the courage to stand by one’s values. These…
Some days press down harder than others. Maybe it’s a setback, a hard conversation, a loss, or just the slow accumulation of ordinary stress, and in those moments; it’s easy to feel like nothing short of a miracle could turn things around.But healing rarely announces itself with grand gestures. More often it shows up quietly,…
Image Credit: Instagram (@hollywoodlife and @paulbensonev) After nearly two decades of calling it home, actor Katherine Heigl is ready to part with the Utah mountain estate where she and her husband, musician Josh Kelley, built their family life. The sprawling 25-acre property in Oakley, about 15 miles from Park City, has been listed for $10.6…
How to choose clothes for your baby: Moms share mistakes that secretly impacted their infant’s health When it comes to taking care of a baby, new parents spend time providing the right nutrition or using the right products. Amid all this, many parents overlook one important factor that affects a child’s health. Choosing the right…
Maharashtra is a fascinating state dotted with some incredible historic forts. There are forts standing proudly on hilltops, and then there are forts in Maharashtra that make you wait for the mighty sea to allow you permission to explore. This is my experience visiting one of the lesser-known gems in Alibag named Kolaba Fort which…
“The child not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.”- African proverbThere’s a raw, unsettling beauty to this African proverb. It’s not a soft, feel good platitude. It’s a stark psychological gut-check.It forces us to see the collateral damage that happens when we withhold love, validation and belonging from the…
