There’s something magical about the way Vincent van Gogh saw the world. He didn’t just paint what he saw with his eyes; he painted what he felt in his soul. One of his most famous quotes brings this idea to the spotlight, like a window into how creativity actually works. For Van Gogh, dreaming wasn’t…
It was not meant to be a day for tears on television. Yet that is what the NEET-UG 2026 controversy has become: a story about anger, helplessness, and the quiet collapse of trust between students and the institutions that are supposed to protect their future. The National Testing Agency cancelled the exam after allegations of…
The feeling of comparison or being compared has quietly become a part of our lives. People compare careers, salaries, looks, relationships, lifestyles, and even happiness. Social media has strengthened this behaviour by constantly showing ‘polished’ versions of other people’s lives that have been out on their feeds after utmost work through extensive editing and correct…
Your trusty reusable water bottle might be a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi. Image Credit: Gemini A water bottle that you reuse is with you all over the place. It is proudly displayed on your desk, is a shotgun in your vehicle and even takes you to your gym; it stays by the bedside…
Opening bathroom windows after a shower disrupts extractor fan efficiency, pushing moisture into walls and promoting mold growth. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons ; it was simply a chunk that was scraped offThe ritual after showering for many of us is the same. When you’re done with your shower, walk out in the haze of steam…
Divorce lawyer James Sexton advocates for marriages to endure until death, emphasizing that lasting unions require more than just love. He highlights the importance of growing together, remaining authentic, and choosing connection amidst life’s inevitable changes. Sexton suggests a weekly ‘walk and talk’ ritual to foster emotional connection and prevent resentment, a habit many find…
Why your front border flower bed looks flat and how to fix it with three simple layers? Image credit – Wikimedia The front yard may have green foliage, colourful flowers, fresh mulch, and yet be lacking the desired wow effect. Usually, it is not about the plants but about the design. Many flat borders occur…
Cravings have a bad reputation. They are often treated like weakness, bad habits, or a lack of self-control. But the truth is usually more interesting than that. When your body keeps nudging you toward chocolate, chips, bread, or something icy and sweet, it may be trying to say something. Not always in a dramatic way….
Some quotes seem to stay alive long after the people who wrote them are gone. They travel across countries, languages and generations without losing much of their emotional weight. That is probably what happened with many of Rumi’s words. People continue discovering his poetry hundreds of years later and often feel as if the lines…
Chinese proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Some proverbs sound warm immediately. Some feel comforting. Others arrive with a strange kind of bluntness and make people stop for a moment.This Chinese proverb belongs in the second category.“Better to be a dog in times of tranquility than a human in times of chaos.”At first reading, the…