Student makes chocolate ice cream using crickets Chocolate ice cream made with crickets is not something most people expect to see on a menu. However, an Indonesian student’s food experiment has brought this unusual combination into the spotlight, prompting social media users to share their thoughts. While some are curious about its taste, others have…
What if your next holiday did not involve another trip to Goa but a passport, a flight to Thailand and a budget of just Rs 50,000? Travel creators K Balaji and Neethu have sparked interest among budget travellers after sharing how they explored Chiang Mai, Thailand, on a budget they claimed was cheaper than a…
While booking a ticket, are you someone who would pay extra only to get that window seat? If you always choose the window seat; whether on a flight, a train or a long-distance bus, you might have reasons for your preference beyond simply wanting to watch the world go by. The reasons can extend from…
Have you ever looked at a picture and seen something completely different from the person next to you? This is the magic of optical illusions that trick the brain and eyes into seeing what a person spots first, based on the thoughts running in their heads, their perspective, and focus. What makes these tests interesting…
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…
Puja and lighting a diya are a part of our daily rituals. The small jyot that lights up as we pray holds a special place in our homes, as we fold our hands, offer our prayers and seek blessings from the divine. More than just a ritual, lighting a diya is a small but depely…
The book sold on October 14, 2026, at its Rare Books Signature Auction in Dallas, Texas. When Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was first published in 1997, only 500 hardcover copies were printed. Most were intended for libraries, where children could borrow and read them. Nearly three decades later, one of those early copies…
The omelette is a reliable morning friend, but after a few weeks even the best breakfast can start to feel repetitive. The good news is that eggs are endlessly flexible, and you do not need a long grocery list to make something new. With just three ingredients, most of which are already in your kitchen,…
As Virender Sehwag celebrated his 48th birthday on October 20, 2026, his parenting philosophy offered a glimpse into the life lessons he hopes to pass on to his sons. The former India opener believes that success is about more than wealth, luxury and status. For him, staying grounded and building a life through one’s own…
For some people, the hardest question in a group is not what they think about a big decision. It is where they want to eat. They can quickly work out what everyone else prefers, which suggestion might upset a friend, and how to avoid an unnecessary disagreement. But when someone turns to them and asks…