When Vicky Singh Tomkyal ties a pillow to a cylinder to build strength for kicking in a professional ring, he focuses not on drawbacks but on chasing his dream of MMA. During the day, the young athlete adheres to rigorous training with stringent discipline and a strict diet. As the sun sets, he dons a…
A familiar face, a crowded mall, and a few minutes of confusion were enough to create one of the internet’s latest viral moments. A social media creator known for looking like Virat Kohli walked into a mall as part of a planned prank, and the response was almost instant. Shoppers gathered around him, phones came…
Whether it’s applying a kala tika to a newborn, tying a lemon and green chillies to a new vehicle, or quietly celebrating a personal achievement, many people follow traditions they believe help protect them from nazar. Across India and in many other cultures, these practices have been passed down through generations and continue to be…
For many working professionals, payday comes with a familiar question: Where did all the money go? Between rent, groceries, travel, bills, and everyday spending, monthly expenses can pile up faster than expected. That is exactly what one Bengaluru-based corporate employee realized after she sat down to calculate her budget.Sharing the breakdown on Instagram, Vaasavi Pasupulati…
School leave applications are usually short, formal, and straight to the point. But one student’s letter has completely changed that image, leaving thousands of people on social media laughing out loud. A teacher recently shared a leave application written by a student named Badal, and it quickly went viral. Instead of following the usual format,…
Situated within the historic Alfred Park (Chandra Shekhar Azad Park), Allahabad Public Library is one of northern India’s oldest public libraries. Its impressive Gothic architecture and extensive collection of books, newspapers and government publications make it a significant cultural landmark of India. These ancient libraries not only preserved but kept intact the literary and intellectual…
Realistic potty training guide: A 3-day kick-start to help your toddler learn Potty training is one of the biggest milestones in a toddler’s early years, but it can also be one of the most stressful for parents. While some children get trained naturally, some take a little longer (which is completely normal). There is no…
Vedant and Aditi (Image Credit: Instagram/ @anujmohanty) A story shared by content creator Anuj Mohanty on his social media series The State Startup Stories has brought attention to a Gujarat-based startup that aims to build homes without using cement. In the video, Mohanty shares the journey of founders Vedant and Aditi, and highlights how their…
Most people probably think that birds know when the storm is coming well in advance of humans. Indeed, frantically feeding, disappearing behind dense vegetation and performing other unusual activities, many bird species try to protect themselves from harsh weather long before the arrival of a storm. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), scientists have…
When your child says “I can’t do it,” avoid saying “You can”; Psychologist explains what to say instead No parent wants to see their child struggle. Be it difficult homework or be it a bicycle learning attempt, most parents instinctively jump in with words of encouragement. The moment a child says “I can’t do it,”…