What to plant in a dark entry bed so it looks bright instead of muddy by midsummer? Image credit – Gemini A shady garden bed ought to be tranquil and inviting. However, the bed may appear too dark, unbalanced, or bulky by midsummer. It is not the shade itself that makes such problems arise, but…
Life won’t always offer the best case scenarios, and sometimes, it’s an individual’s mental strength that allows them to deal with problems. Mentally strong individuals know how to deal with disappointments, recover from mistakes and think through challenges. The catch is that mental strength develops from childhood. Role of parents in raising mentally strong kids…
Chillies are an essential ingredient in Indian kitchens, instantly adding the right spice, fire, and crisp to any dish. To avoid the last-minute runs to the market, these thin fiery vegetables can be grown easily, even at the last minute when most needed. If you love cooking with fresh, fiery chillies but don’t have a…
India is the land of temples; some ancient, some unique and some dedicated to snakes. This shows the country’s spiritual beauty which is deeply intertwined with nature, mythology, and traditions. There exist temples which hold as much mystery as the serpent. Snake worship has existed for centuries in the country in the form of Nagadevata,…
When we think of Mark Zuckerberg, we usually picture a man in a gray T-shirt working on the next big tech innovation. But behind the scenes, the Meta co-founder bought something with his wife, Priscilla Chan, that reveals a completely different side of him. His new Miami mansion on the Indian Creek Island reflects a…
Eckhart Tolle Photo: X/@EckhartTolle “To love is to recognize yourself in another.” — Eckhart TollePop culture loves to tell us that love is about finding your “other half” or searching for someone to finally fix the messy parts of your life. But Eckhart Tolle completely flips that script. Love isn’t about hunting down a missing…
In a recent weather update, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow alerts for several districts amid forecasts of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in Kerala. The weather activity comes as pre-monsoon showers intensify across the state ahead of the expected arrival of the southwest monsoon later this month. Thiruvananthapuram has been…
There’s something magical about the way Vincent van Gogh saw the world. He didn’t just paint what he saw with his eyes; he painted what he felt in his soul. One of his most famous quotes brings this idea to the spotlight, like a window into how creativity actually works. For Van Gogh, dreaming wasn’t…
The feeling of comparison or being compared has quietly become a part of our lives. People compare careers, salaries, looks, relationships, lifestyles, and even happiness. Social media has strengthened this behaviour by constantly showing ‘polished’ versions of other people’s lives that have been out on their feeds after utmost work through extensive editing and correct…
Indian stars have been serving one big fashion moment after another at Cannes 2026, and now Huma Qureshi has joined the list with a look that felt simple, elegant, and proudly Indian. While a lot of celebrities at the Cannes Film Festival have been choosing giant gowns and dramatic outfits, Huma went the traditional route…