Walk into almost any hotel room, whether it’s a five-star resort or a mid-range business hotel, and there’s a good chance you’ll spot it: a band of colorful fabric stretched neatly across the foot of the bed, standing out against an otherwise all-white spread. Most guests walk right past it, assuming it’s simply there to…
While sleeping mid-air sounds unbelievable, it is a special adaptation among birds. As reported in a study published in Nature Communications by the scientists at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, certain species of birds can fall asleep in-flight using unihemispheric slow-wave sleep when one hemisphere of the brain is resting, and the other…
Photo: @pepa.assam/ Instagram As people approach their old age, they look forward to their children for support, care and nurturing, but some others simply decide to forge their own path forward, no matter how difficult the road seems.It’s easy to talk about resilience in that context, but much harder to actually watch someone practice it…
Interestingly, psychology offers another perspective. A well-known study published in Health Psychology found that while people strongly believe comfort foods improve mood, the emotional benefit may come less from the food itself and more from the comforting context surrounding it. In other words, feeling safe, slowing down, spending time with loved ones or simply taking…
“I don’t label myself one way or another. I love who I love; it’s the person that matters.” — Amber Heard There are some quotes that sound good for a moment and are quickly forgotten. Then there are others that stay with you because they feel honest. Amber Heard’s words fall into the second category.“I…
Art reveals deeper human feelings and inward significance. It goes beyond mere imitation to show essential patterns. Aristotle believed art represents inner truths and universal concepts. This deeper meaning helps us understand ourselves and the world. Art teaches and touches us, offering profound life insights. Art is more than what meets the eye. True art…
Many people struggle with feelings of unworthiness despite outward success. Ram Dass taught that peace comes from recognizing inherent worth beneath insecurities. Our attachment to negative self-beliefs limits us more than external factors. Practicing self-compassion and forgiveness helps release these persistent feelings. Accepting mistakes as human allows us to value ourselves fully. While the world…
Mbappé in many interviews admitted his love for cars. His reported garage includes: Ferrari SF90 StradaleFerrari 488 PistaCadillac EscaladeVolkswagen MultivanBMW i7 (received through Real Madrid’s partnership with BMW) As Mbappé’s football career continues to flourish, his real estate portfolio is expected to expand further. For now, however, his €11 million Madrid mansion stands as the…
Image Courtesy: AI representation/ChatGPT A few years ago, choosing a school board in India was fairly simple. Most parents compared just two or three options. Today, however, a third option is steadily finding its way into family discussions, WhatsApp groups, school visits, and parent circles: IGCSE.For some, it promises a more flexible way of learning….
Most people dream of slowing down by the time they turn 80. Rabindranath Sarkar doesn’t have that luxury.Every morning, while much of Kolkata is just waking up, he gets behind the wheel of a yellow taxi and heads out onto the city’s busy roads. He’s not chasing a career milestone or trying to stay busy…