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Photo: @explorerdivi/ Instagram When a new train is launched, we usually hear about its speed, its shiny look, and the time it saves. But for many women, the real questions center around its safety.The new Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, flagged off on November 1, and before its official launch, a few social media creators…

Woman surprises family with unexpected homecoming; husband plans the visit, brother keeps it a secret for a week Family reunions often strike a chord with social media users, particularly when they capture genuine reactions and unexpected moments. A recent Instagram video has caught people’s attention for a similar reason. It shows a woman’s return home…

Making this oil takes minimal effort, though you’ll want to let everything simmer gently to extract all the goodness. Step 1: Prep the seeds Place a small saucepan on the stove and pour in the coconut oil. Lightly crush the methi and kalonji seeds using a mortar and pestle before adding them in—this breaks their…

Start on your hands and knees, with your wrists under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Reach your right arm forward and your left leg back, so that you form a long, straight line from your fingers to your toes. Keep your eyes on the floor and your hips level, as though a…

Photo: AI generated via Canva Before the sun fully rises, and while most of us are still tucked under blankets, near the corner of the Indian Peninsula, a group of women walks toward the sea wearing sarees, not diving suits; then they take a breath, hold it, and disappear beneath the water.But why?For pulling out…

Imagine placing one marshmallow in front of a four-year-old and telling them they can eat it now or wait until an adult returns to receive a second one. Some children wait patiently. Others reach for the treat almost immediately. This simple experiment, known as the marshmallow test, became one of psychology’s best-known ways of studying…

Sanjay Manjrekar on the field (PC:X) There’s no doubt that Alibaug in Maharashtra has become a favourite real estate destination for a number of Bollywood celebs, business personalities and cricketers too. Many affluent homebuyers looking for properties away from the bustle of Mumbai are choosing Alibaug. Adding to the list of high-value property transactions in…

With Diwali on November 8, the annual clean-up is in full swing, and guests will soon be sitting on your sofa cushions and sleeping on your beds. Mattresses, pillows and cushions are easy to forget, yet they collect dust, sweat, oil, spills and odours all year round. The good news is that you do not…

A steaming plate of Maggi and a cutting chai up in the mountains is pretty much a rite of passage for anyone traveling through Himachal. But behind those cozy roadside stalls lies a business scale that most tourists completely overlook. Up at Rohtang Pass, one local vendor recently broke down his daily sales, proving that…

Staying steady on your feet is one of the quiet joys of a long, independent life. It means walking to the market without worry, climbing the stairs, playing with grandchildren and getting out of a chair with ease. The encouraging news is that balance and strength can be improved at any age, with a few…