A name associated with ambition and determination can serve as a meaningful reminder of qualities such as courage, resilience, purpose and perseverance. From timeless international names like Victoria and Matilda to Sanskrit choices such as Dhriti and Siddhi, each offers a distinctive connection to the idea of striving towards a goal. (All Image Credits: Canva)…
Priyancka Jaiin has built a career in technology, but one of the skills closest to her heart came from her childhood. Long before she became a software engineer, she was learning the art of mehndi from her nani and dadi. Today, that childhood interest has become a serious creative side hustle. While working as a…
For 55 years, this Madurai pen repairman has continued the trade he learnt from his father. (Photo courtesy: Heritage Madurai) At around 10 every morning, he returns to the same spot near the East Gate of the Meenakshi Amman Temple. By 2pm, he leaves. At 5pm, he is back again, staying until 8. For 55…
A small bedroom does not always need a bulky wardrobe to keep clothes organised. When floor space is limited, everyday clothing can be stored using walls, unused furniture and overlooked corners instead. From open clothes rails and floating shelves to old dressers and the space beneath the bed, simple alternatives can provide room for both…
9 documents every Indian should have Turning 18 comes with plenty of exciting firsts. You can register to vote, start making more financial decisions and take greater control of your personal affairs.There is also a quieter side to becoming an adult: paperwork.Until now, your parents may have handled most applications and official documents for you….
Happiest Indian state (Canva) Everyone measures happiness on different levels. But what if we say that happiness could be found not in bigger homes, faster cars or busier cities, but in mountain landscapes, close-knit communities and a slower pace of life? According to the Indian Happiness Index Report 2025, associated with HappyPlus Consulting, Himachal Pradesh…
Having a crush is basically becoming a detective without ever applying for the job. You notice how quickly they reply, remember the smallest things they said, and somehow manage to read meaning into a simple “hey”. But sometimes, the signs aren’t all in your head. A person who likes you back may not confess it…
There’s something a little frustrating about craving a comforting bowl of white sauce pasta, only to remember that most recipes lean heavily on maida, refined flour, for that classic creamy base. If you’re trying to cut back on refined flour, whether for digestion, general health, or just personal preference, it doesn’t mean white sauce pasta…
From Baran to IIT Bombay, Shashank’s journey involved setbacks, persistence and hard work. For Shashank Agrawal, the news of a crore-plus career package did not immediately register as a number. He first had to explain it to his mother. “When I first told my mother, she said, ‘What, ₹12 lakh? What are you saying?’ Then…
Why do people get a day off in Australia? According to one Indian man living there, sometimes the answer is simply: why not have some fun?Aditya Khaneja, who says he has been living in Australia for 10 years, shared a humorous take on how public holidays in the two countries are decided. His Instagram video…
