Life & Style

For nine-year-old Bhumika Malathesh Iter, singing Kannada songs has become more than just a childhood hobby. The young girl from Haveri, Karnataka, has built a collection of 65 recorded performances and shared them with the world through her YouTube channel. Her efforts have now earned her recognition from the India Book of Records for singing…

Optical illusion personality tests are interesting images that trick the brain and eyes into believing what a person sees, based on a person’s focus, perspective and thoughts running in a person’s head. Part of the charm lies in how our eyes work. The brain tries to fill in gaps and make quick choices about what…

Butterflies are admired for their delicate wings, vibrant colours and graceful movements. Their beauty has also inspired names associated with flowers, colours, nature and the changing seasons. For parents looking for a baby girl’s name that feels cheerful, elegant and distinctive, these choices offer plenty of inspiration. Some have a direct connection to butterflies, while…

Germiest things people touch immediately after waking up The first few minutes after waking up usually follow a familiar routine. You reach for your phone, switch off the alarm, rub your eyes and perhaps walk straight to the bathroom. It all happens almost automatically, without much thought about what your hands have touched.But some of…

Image courtesy: Kachra Cafe Old newspapers, empty plastic bottles, cardboard boxes and discarded household items usually end up in a waste bin or are sold to a scrap dealer. But in Bhopal, these everyday items can help people get a meal, a cup of coffee or other essentials. Homemaker Anjita Sabhlok started Kachra Cafe, an…

Public washrooms are places most of us want to spend as little time in as possible. Whether it is at a shopping mall, railway station, office or restaurant, we usually walk in, finish our business and leave. But in a hurry to get out, people often overlook a few basic hygiene practices.The problem is not…

What happens after a burn or acid attack survivor leaves the hospital? The surgeries may be over, wounds may have started healing, and medical treatment may have addressed the immediate injuries. But everyday questions remain. Which moisturiser is safe for sensitive or grafted skin? What clothes will not cause irritation? Can survivors wear makeup? How…

Imagine sitting with your legs stretched wide apart, keeping your body steady and holding the same position without moving for several minutes. Now imagine doing it on a narrow gymnastics balance beam raised above the ground. For most people, even attempting this would be challenging. But six-year-old Sarah Sangar from Ludhiana, Punjab, managed to hold…

Diwali is remembered through the familiar sights of glowing diyas, colourful rangolis, family gatherings and festive sweets. But beyond these celebrations lies a quieter meaning. The festival also offers an opportunity to reflect, let go of old negativity and make room for a clearer way of living. Spiritual leader Sadhguru has shared several messages about…

Manager getting emotional (Canva) Firing employees might look like the easiest job but not for this delivery manager in Chennai. For him, a routine working day turned into one of the most difficult days of his career when the upper management asked him to let go of 12 people from his team. The instruction, he…