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Leo Tolstoy (Photo via Canva) Leo Tolstoy was a Russian writer from the 1800s, best known for his larger-than-life novels, which are still considered some of the greatest books ever written. He wasn’t just a novelist, though; later in life, he became almost like a moral philosopher, questioning wealth and violence, living a much simpler…

Swami Vivekananda was an Indian monk who founded the Ramakrishna Mission and introduced Vedanta and yoga to the Western world.He wasn’t just a spiritual teacher, but he cared deeply about India’s poverty and education, contributing to practical, service-based reform, not just philosophy.He once talked about the beautiful idea that people often feel a strange kind…

5 questions that can help you reconnect with yourself There are days when nothing is particularly wrong, yet something still feels off. You wake up, do what you are supposed to do, speak to people, finish your work, and go to bed, but somewhere in between, you wonder, “What am I actually doing all this…

The cheerful Singapore Daisy with its bright yellow flowers could be seen as a good ground cover plant but the plant has the tendency to take over wherever it spreads. Although it was used as a garden plant because of its attractive flowers and rapid growth, it has been invading several places in India, including…

That can happen. If the result looks like a completely different person, tell it to try again while keeping your facial features and identity much closer to the original photo. You can say: Keep my facial features, face shape, hairstyle and overall identity as close to the original photo as possible. Change the clothing, setting…

She had studied economics in the UK and worked part-time during her three years there. A film made on a reported budget of around ₹2 crore did not look like a box-office success when it opened. Hanuman Ansh, inspired by the life of spiritual figure Neem Karoli Baba, earned only about ₹10 lakh on its…

Singer Qazi Touqeer tried to explain two popular dating terms, “situationship” and “benching”, to Olympic boxer Mary Kom. A relationship that is not quite a relationship, someone kept waiting as a backup, a person who disappears without explanation and another who sends just enough messages to keep you interested: modern dating has a word for…

Spanish creator breaks down after Varanasi visit Varanasi often leaves visitors with stories that are difficult to describe in a few words. Spanish content creator Andrea Pasper recently shared one such account after visiting the city, drawing attention for the deeply personal way she spoke about her time there.Her Instagram post brought together moments from…

Alden is an Old English name traditionally derived from elements meaning “old” and “friend.” Its association with friendship, loyalty and companionship gives it a warm connection to the qualities of kindness and trust, making it a fitting choice for a boy’s name. A name connected with kindness can carry a gentle reminder of compassion, friendship…

Simple ways to remove grease, food residue and odour Air fryers have become one of those kitchen appliances people genuinely use every single day, whether it’s reheating leftovers, crisping up fries, or roasting vegetables without drowning them in oil. But all that daily use comes with a cost, grease splatters, crumbs and stubborn residue build…