The memory effect is deeply personal. The smell of cardamom might make one person think of festive desserts, while someone else may associate it with a completely different experience.The emotional response to a smell is shaped by previous experiences and learned associations. According to a 2018 review published in Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, odor-evoked autobiographical…
You type one word, hit send, and go back to your day. Your boss, meanwhile, is staring at “OK” wondering if they’ve done something wrong. This is the strange physics of workplace texting: the shorter the message, the more room it leaves for someone to think more, so much so that a two-letter message can…
Guava might be the single most forgiving fruit tree on this list, and it rewards that low effort generously. It’s drought-tolerant, genuinely pest-resistant, and thrives even in fairly poor soil, qualities that make it one of the more resilient options for a first-time fruit gardener. A container at least a foot in diameter, filled with…
No plant actually survives with zero light forever. Photosynthesis is non-negotiable for anything green, and even the toughest houseplant needs at least some ambient light to keep functioning. What “survives without sunlight” really means in practice is a handful of remarkably tolerant plants that thrive in very low, indirect light, the kind found in a…
Quote of the day by Sadhguru (Photo: @SadhguruJV/ X) Sadhguru, also known as Jaggi Vasudev, is a mystic and yogi who often talks about life-changing topics that compel us to delve a little deeper in the chores of our daily lives.Recently, he spoke about how we often conflate love with lust.We often tend to use…
Mount Everest is probably one of the most mysterious natural wonders on Earth. It hides mysteries that scientists are still researching and trying to uncover. The world’s tallest mountain might be covered in snow today (rising 8,848.86 metres above sea level), but many studies back the fact that it was once part of the sea….
Kiara Advani brought a whole lot of drama to the Toxic trailer launch in Bengaluru on August 8.For the event, the actress went all-white, choosing a structured corset top with a flowing silk skirt that featured a thigh-high slit. It was sleek, bold and very much made for a red-carpet moment.The corset had delicate off-shoulder…
Almost everyone has grown up with hair oiling. For many Indian households, hair oiling is almost a ritual. Mothers have been doing it for years. Grandmothers swear by it. Coconut oil, almond oil, mustard oil and all kinds of herbal hair oils have found a permanent place on bathroom shelves. Hair oil supports scalp health,…
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page” “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”This is a famous quote widely attributed to Saint Augustine of Hippo, the fifth-century Christian philosopher and theologian. The line is an integral part of the…
Photo: Instagram/@deepikapadukone When parents think about putting their child into a sport, the conversation often starts with practical questions. Will it affect studies? Is the coach good? Is the child talented enough? Will they compete at the school or state level? And, sometimes, could this eventually become a career?But former badminton champion Prakash Padukone believes…
