Most gardens invite you to wander, sniff the roses and pick a flower. One of the most famous gardens in England does the exact opposite. Tucked away next to Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, the Poison Garden sits behind black iron gates that stay locked, and you can only go in with a guide. According to…
Photo courtesy: Instagram/Jintimani Kalita As a child, Jintimani Kalita was fascinated by cricket bats. New clothes and jewellery did not excite her as much as the thought of playing cricket. Today, the 22-year-old from Assam has taken a significant step towards the dream she pursued from a young age: representing India.Kalita made her One Day…
George Eliot was the pen name of Mary Ann Evans (1819–1880), an English novelist known for her sharp observations of human behaviour. She often wrote about the gap between people’s good intentions and their actual choices. Her stories explored how pride, social pressure and personal ambition can shape relationships. Rather than presenting people as entirely…
You don’t need a nature reserve to see wildlife at its most fascinating. Sometimes all it takes is a small city garden, a pond and a few gaps in the fences. A Bristol woman named Louise, known as Lou, has found that out in the most spectacular way. Her garden stars in the second episode…
Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh (Photo via Canva) Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch painter popularly known today for his works of art like The Starry Night and Sunflowers, made with the use of special and unique bold brushstrokes that continue to inspire art even today.He took up art seriously in his late twenties…
Photo: Instagram/ Britney Spears Few pop stars have shaped an era the way Britney Spears did. She first appeared on The Mickey Mouse Club as a child, then took over the world in 1998 with her debut single, “…Baby One More Time.” Her catchy songs, sharp dance moves and larger-than-life image made her a global…
Photo: Victoria Beckham/ X Victoria Beckham first became a household name as “Posh Spice” in the Spice Girls, one of the biggest pop groups of the 1990s. She later moved into fashion and built her own label, which has made her a respected designer. Today, she is known as much for her sharp, polished style…
Japan continues to attract travellers from across the globe, especially India. The country is globally-known for its historic temples, cherry blossom, iconic food scene, traditional streets and modern cities. Mt Fuji here is a dream destination of many. However, Indian passport holders planning a holiday in the country need to secure a visa or e-Visa…
Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath isn’t rushing down the aisle or setting up a nursery anytime soon. In fact, he’s totally fine leaving his future completely unplanned. Speaking at the NDTV World Summit 2026, the billionaire entrepreneur got surprisingly candid about why he hesitates to commit to big milestones like marriage or having kids. When asked…
Archana Jaisal (Instagram) Archana Jaisal grew up witnessing how education could transform destiny. When she saw kids in rural Uttar Pradesh struggling with basic lessons despite going to school, she was reminded of her own journey. She very well knew how education could change lives so, through Shiksha Saathi, she is bringing affordable learning opportunities…
