Figs are healthy, but how they are eaten matters more than many people realise. Soaked dried figs This is one of the simplest and most effective ways to consume them. Soaking dried figs overnight softens the fibre, makes digestion easier, and improves texture. They are often eaten in the morning on an empty stomach or…
For many children, memorising and reciting a Sanskrit composition like the Shiv Tandav Stotram would itself require immense dedication and practice. Eight-year-old Om N. from Karnataka’s Sirsi has now earned a place in the International Book of Records after reciting the Shiv Tandav Stotram while performing a wall-supported hands-free Shirshasana – a feat that required…
Photo: Dasha Takisho/ Instagram Personality tests provide a systematic approach to identifying patterns in thoughts, feelings and behaviour to help people gain a better understanding of themselves and others. Well constructed tests such as trait, typology or projective tests can highlight strengths, blind spots and likely responses under pressure, and can be useful for career…
Heartbreak is often treated like an event – something that “happens” and then slowly gets over with time.But for many people, that’s not how it unfolds.Long after the last conversation ends and the digital traces fade, something else begins. Not dramatic. Not visible. But deeply internal. You don’t wake up “healed” one day. You wake…
Former US president Barack Obama is considered as one of the most influential and respected leaders in the world. Known for his calm leadership and ability to connect with people, Obama has also reflected great values of kindness, respect, and compassion in personal and public life. Now in a heartfelt reflection, the first African-American president…
An eastern Chinese special education school has become a center of controversy after it introduced an innovative lesson for teenagers that involves carrying baby dolls around the whole day. The special education school in Jiangsu province allegedly employs the technique in order to make the students more empathic and responsible individuals. On one hand, the…
We’ve all been there. You’re on a second or third date, and the person across from you is charming, funny, and seemingly perfect. Then, the food takes five minutes too long, and suddenly they’re snapping at the server or making a condescending comment about the “help.” That is the mask slipping. When someone is talking…
Image Credit: Facebook/ Mekhala Munshi Clive House, also known as Burra Kothi, located in Dum Dum on Kolkata’s northern fringe, serves as a testament to the rich history that has unfolded within its premises over hundreds of years. Clive House has often been described as one of the oldest structures found in Kolkata, and yet…
How to grow a native front yard without making it look messy. Image credit – Gemini Native gardens have come to be linked with meadow-like landscaping and naturalistic landscapes. However, many native species can be structured, elegant, and thoughtfully planned while being bee-friendly and butterfly-friendly at the same time. According to landscape design experts, the…
After Ratan Tata’s death, the bungalow has remained associated with the Tata ecosystem. Recently, reports emerged that Tata Sons had leased the bungalow for a five-year term at a starting monthly rent of ₹17.56 lakh. The agreement reportedly involved Ewart Investments, a Tata Sons subsidiary that owns the property. Today, Ratan Tata’s Colaba bungalow represents…