Life & Style

Toni Morrison was one of the most influential writers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Born as Chloe Ardelia Wofford on February 18, 1931, in Ohio, United States, she became a celebrated novelist, editor, essayist and professor whose work explored themes of identity, history, culture and human resilience. Her powerful storytelling earned her numerous honours,…

A super short hop from India, Sri Lanka packs a punch: wildlife, rolling tea estates, and stunning coastline, all on a shoestring. Flights out of major Indian hubs frequently drop to around ₹12,000, making an island escape totally doable. You won’t struggle to find budget guesthouses here. Local meals are incredibly affordable. Public buses and…

Spanish proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Some proverbs offer advice. Others issue warnings. This Spanish saying does neither. Instead, it creates a scene.“There is no woman who sleeps so deeply that the sound of a guitar won’t bring her to the window.”The image feels almost cinematic. A quiet evening. A guitar somewhere in the…

Northeast India is one of the most beautiful and biodiverse regions in Asia. The seven states, namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Sikkim, are blessed with lush forests which are noted for being home to over a dozen venomous snake species. The rainforests, bamboo groves, and mountain forests make for perfect…

Going on a safari isn’t just taking another standard vacation. It’s a rare invitation to see wild animals exactly where they belong, exploring untamed and remote stretches of the globe. Nowadays, these adventures also do some conservation. Safari tourism helps safeguard vulnerable species and pumps vital support right back into local communities. No matter what…

Washington is the evergreen wonderland of the U.S. Set in the Pacific Northwest, the state is noted for its dark forests, snow-capped mountains scenery, coffee, and thriving technology industry. The place is named after George Washington, the first President of the United States. Most international tourists know Washington for Seattle which is famous for Pike…

If you say you’re going to do something, just do it. No excuses, no ghosting, no “something came up” for the fifth time in a row. When you follow through on your commitments, even the tiny ones, you’re building trust fast. When your actions are consistently in line with your words, people stop questioning your…

Padikkal was a key batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2026 IPL season and contributed valuable runs in the middle order. In Test cricket, the stylish left-hander remains one of India’s promising red-ball talents. But when he is away from the field and his bat, Padikkal enjoys a relaxed lifestyle with his family at…

A 32,000-year-old frozen cave lion cub, nicknamed ‘Sparta,’ has revealed that cave lions are a distinct lineage that evolved independently for over 1.5 million years. Analysis of ancient DNA shows unique biological features and suggests interbreeding with modern lions during colder periods when their ranges overlapped. Pulling out a frozen organism from the ice after…

Jealousy rarely shows up with a neon sign.Instead, it prefers to hide out behind polite smiles, passive-aggressive remarks, and seemingly innocent questions. Psychologically speaking, envy isn’t usually a single, dramatic blow-up. It’s more of a slow, toxic drip of consistent behaviors. When these subtle patterns start grouping together over time, it’s a pretty safe bet…