Taking more short holidays may make you happier For many travellers, the dream holiday means a two-week international trip planned months in advance. However, as per psychologists and behavioural scientists, if you are chasing lasting happiness rather than simply ticking destinations off a bucket list, several shorter holidays spread throughout the year may offer greater…
Is your washing machine taking ages to fill up lately? Or maybe your clothes come out of a full cycle still looking a bit grubby. Before you call a technician, check one small part first: the water inlet filter. It’s a little mesh screen tucked away where the machine connects to your water supply pipe,…
Software developer with 20 years’ experience says he couldn’t land a single job in 12 months; his post strikes a chord The pressure of today’s job market is showing up not just in hiring numbers but also in the stories people are sharing online. More professionals are speaking openly about long job searches, repeated rejections,…
Son tricks father into shoe store, surprises him with first earnings A simple family moment is making people pause on social media. While many creators dream of buying something for themselves after receiving their first earnings, one Mumbai content creator chose to do something different. He used his first income from content creation to buy…
As it turns out, those extra pillows are there for much more than decoration. You check into a hotel after a long journey, drop your bags, and head straight for the bed. It is neatly made, the sheets are crisp, and almost every time, four pillows are waiting for you, even if the room is…
AI representation: ChatGPT “Mumma, look at my drawing!” “One minute, beta.” “Papa, can I tell you something?” “Just let me finish this message.”If any of that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In most homes today, it isn’t just the kids who are glued to a screen. Parents are too. Replying to a work message on…
Busy schedule? These 7 everyday conversations can keep couples emotionally close Work deadlines, chores, parenting duties, notifications—there are countless reasons why a busy couple finds little time to spend together. Still, relationship counsellors say that emotional connection isn’t formed through significant romantic gestures or luxurious dates. An emotional bond forms through small conversations in which…
Most of us think a lighter life means owning fewer things, taking more holidays, or somehow becoming less busy. But often, the real weight has nothing to do with our schedules or wardrobes. It is the invisible stuff we carry around every day: old disappointments, other people’s expectations, guilt, resentment, and the constant pressure to…
Photo: Mark Zukerberg with his baby Every new parent has wondered at some point: Am I doing enough to help my baby’s brain develop? The market is flooded with sensory toys, musical gadgets, flashing lights and products that promise to make babies smarter. It’s easy to believe that more stimulation automatically means better development. But…
Long-haul flights can last anywhere from 10 to 18 hours, requiring flight attendants to remain alert while managing passenger safety, serving meals and handling emergencies. They’re expected to stay sharp and attentive through the entire journey, looking after passenger safety, running meal service and standing ready for anything unexpected. Passengers watch crew members move through…