Arshad Warsi has a way of saying what many parents think but rarely admit aloud. Speaking in a podcast with Raj Shamani, the actor pointed to a truth about parenting that feels uncomfortable precisely because it is so common. Adults often love the idea of children more easily than they love children who begin to…
Few foods have travelled from royal kitchens to common streets as dramatically as Biryani. Today it is sold everywhere, from roadside stalls to late-night delivery counters, but historically it was associated with Mughal courts and elite dining traditions. Royal cooks treated biryani as an art form. The rice had to remain separate and fragrant, the…
A child does not need a flawless childhood to grow into a healthy adult. What they need, more than perfection, is the feeling that home is a place where they can be fully themselves without fear of shame, ridicule or emotional rejection. Many children grow up cared for in visible ways. They are fed, educated,…
Children may forget the exact details of a day, the color of the curtains, the brand of the lunchbox, or what they wore to school in third grade. But they rarely forget tone. They do not forget the sentence that made them feel safe, or small, or proud, or deeply seen. Long after childhood has…
Curd is probably the most familiar probiotic food in the Indian kitchen. Milk is set with a small amount of starter culture, and the result is a creamy, tangy bowl that is far more than a side dish. It is eaten with rice in the South, whisked into chaas in the North, mixed with spices,…
Today, people are so drenched in feelings of constant comparison, pressure, and emotional exhaustion that the idea of “detachment” is often misunderstood. Many people assume that being detached means becoming cold, emotionless, or uncaring, and having such feelings for our loved ones seems nearly impossible. But the wisdom of the ancient Indian scripture, the Bhagavad…
Kalyani Priyadarshan made a stunning Cannes debut in an elegant, deep-purple gown by Indian label Itrh. The strapless, shimmering creation, adorned with intricate beadwork, exuded timeless charm and understated glamour. Her refined styling, featuring delicate diamond jewelry and a fresh beauty look, perfectly complemented the outfit, celebrating Indian craftsmanship on the global stage. Cannes 2026…
Some emotions are felt only at certain moments in life, and for many fathers, the most emotional chapter is their daughter’s wedding. Now a viral social media clip is touching hearts for portraying those emotions in the simplest yet honest way. In an Instagram video (shared by user @_.soulshine), a security guard was asked a…
The newborn phase can feel endless when you are in it. But it passes. The sleepless nights, the uncertainty, the constant learning curve, all of it shifts. Many new parents later realise they spent too much time worrying instead of noticing that they were already doing better than they thought. In the end, parenting is…
We usually treat hobbies like things we do to “kill time.” But if you think about it, time is the only thing we actually have—so why would we want to kill it? The right hobby isn’t just a distraction; it’s more like a software update for your mind and life. If you’re feeling a bit…