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Bengaluru’s traffic takes a holiday: Google Maps shows just 21 minutes for 13 km from Silk Board to Marathahalli; commuter hilariously jokes that he can’t blame traffic for being late anymore Bengaluru is well known for its notorious traffic, which tests anybody’s patience. Commuters often cite these traffic jams as spending immensely long hours in…

A book printed more than 130 years ago has drawn attention for its remarkable craftsmanship and rarity. ‘The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer’, an illustrated edition produced by British designer and printer William Morris in 1896, reportedly sold for Rs 2.68 crore in October 2026. Known as the Kelmscott Chaucer, the volume is celebrated for combining…

Mahesh Babu foundation (PC: Facebook) While Mahesh Babu is one of the biggest superstars of the South Indian film industry, he has remained connected to his roots and the village his family calls home. In 2015, the actor announced plans to adopt Burripalem, which is the birthplace of his father and veteran Telugu actor Krishna….

An enlargeable map of the cities of India (Wiki) A London-based mapmaker created an extraordinary map of India over two centuries ago. It was the time when the Indian subcontinent was being mapped through surveys, military expeditions and geographical observations. Measuring nearly 2.4 metres by 2.67 metres when assembled, the hand-coloured map was dedicated to…

5 online shopping mistakes that could cost you money You open a shopping app to buy one thing and somehow end up with five items in your cart. The discounts look tempting, the products look great, and before you know it, you have spent more than you planned. Online shopping is convenient, but a few…

For many holidaymakers, checking out of a rental has meant more than packing bags and returning the keys. Guests have sometimes been expected to remove bedsheets, wash dishes, start laundry or carry rubbish away, even after paying a cleaning fee. Airbnb’s latest policy change seeks to draw a clearer line between reasonable guest responsibilities and…

Optical illusion personality tests are interesting brain teasers that trick the brain and eyes into believing what a person sees first based on their thoughts, focus, and perspective. Have you also ever looked at a picture and seen an object that is completely different from what your friend sees? This is the magic of optical…

Choosing a name for a baby girl can be a beautiful way to celebrate the qualities parents hope she will carry throughout her life. Purity, innocence, sincerity and grace have inspired meaningful names across languages and cultures for centuries. From timeless Greek names associated with purity to elegant Arabic names and Sanskrit choices that represent…

Mumbai man quits 9-to-6 job, now earns Rs 2.5 lakh a month through Instagram: ‘No more EMI worries’ Can social media replace the security of a regular salary? For many people, turning content creation into a full-time career comes with questions about income, expenses and financial stability. Mumbai-based content creator Shubh Sarang faced these concerns…

For the cake, you need about two cups of plain flour, one and a half cups of sugar, half a cup of cocoa powder, a teaspoon each of baking soda and baking powder, a pinch of salt, one cup of buttermilk or curd thinned with water, half a cup of oil or melted butter, two…