Life & Style

A walk outdoors can leave someone with a beautiful memory. For K. B. Kiruthikarani from Chennai, nature has become a subject to explore through poetry. She has written 160 English poems on nature, bringing them together in two published books. Her work has now earned her recognition from the India Book of Records.The achievement stands…

A gym filled with equipment, hundreds of members and monthly sales of Rs 20 lakh may look like a highly profitable business. But behind the mirrors, machines and membership counters are expenses that can take away a large share of the revenue.Nitesh Yadav, a gym owner from Faridabad, Haryana, recently offered a glimpse into these…

A monthly salary of Rs 1 lakh, no rent to worry about and the comfort of living with family may sound like an ideal arrangement. But for one software engineer working remotely from a village, the financial advantages have come with an unexpected downside: a life that feels increasingly repetitive.With no cafes to visit, cinemas…

Brothers, let’s be honest. Buying a gift for your sister can sometimes feel like a test you didn’t prepare for. You ask her what she wants, and she either sends you a shopping link that costs more than your monthly budget or says she doesn’t need anything. And somehow, you are still expected to get…

You have scrubbed the bathroom floor, cleaned the toilet, washed the sink and even sprayed your favourite room freshener. Yet, a few hours later, that unpleasant smell seems to return. It can be particularly frustrating when the bathroom looks perfectly clean but still doesn’t smell fresh. The reason may have less to do with how…

Photo credit: The Better India A small piece of patterned fabric became a flower petal. Another was tucked into a narrow groove to form the sleeve of a Geisha holding a lantern. Across a classroom at Budha College in Karnal, Haryana, more than 100 first-year fashion design students spent seven hours turning discarded fabric into…

In Bengaluru, a monthly budget of Rs 1.73 lakh may sound extraordinary to some young professionals, while for another household, even earning Rs 25,000 a month can mean carefully balancing rent, food and transport. That contrast has drawn attention after a Bengaluru couple, Shubhi and her husband, shared a breakdown of their household expenses on…

For the evening, Alia picked a Gumal linen saree from Anavila. The drape came in a pleasant shade of green, with a contrasting blue border and zari detailing along the edges. The saree, priced at Rs 14,500 on the brand’s website, had a rather understated feel. It wasn’t heavily embellished or overloaded with details. Instead,…

Radhikha Apte with her baby girl (@radhikaofficial) Actor Radhika Apte is currently making headlines for her recent Netflix release Akka alongside co-star Keerthy Suresh. Both the women are mothers and are balancing work and motherhood. But between the first smiles, burps, cuddles are countless sleepless nights, dirty diapers and laundry and unfinished chores. With all…

Choosing a name for a baby can be a special experience, especially when parents want something simple, meaningful and easy to pronounce. Short names often have a timeless appeal, combining a gentle sound with beautiful associations. From names inspired by nature and celestial beauty to those connected with courage, kindness and life, there are plenty…