Image Credit: Facebook/ Mekhala Munshi Clive House, also known as Burra Kothi, located in Dum Dum on Kolkata’s northern fringe, serves as a testament to the rich history that has unfolded within its premises over hundreds of years. Clive House has often been described as one of the oldest structures found in Kolkata, and yet…
Small dogs steal hearts with their adorable personalities packed into tiny packages, and suit well into apartments, laps, and endless cuddles. But even though pet dogs make a cherished part of the family, grooming them and keeping up with their health is essential. Some dogs shed so much of their fur that it sticks to…
How to make your front yard look colorful in July without nonstop flowers? Image credit – Gemini An ornamental shrub cannot serve only one purpose. It needs to not only brighten up a garden through its bloom season but also continue to be an eye-catcher afterwards. It is especially important in July, as at this…
How to grow a native front yard without making it look messy. Image credit – Gemini Native gardens have come to be linked with meadow-like landscaping and naturalistic landscapes. However, many native species can be structured, elegant, and thoughtfully planned while being bee-friendly and butterfly-friendly at the same time. According to landscape design experts, the…
After Ratan Tata’s death, the bungalow has remained associated with the Tata ecosystem. Recently, reports emerged that Tata Sons had leased the bungalow for a five-year term at a starting monthly rent of ₹17.56 lakh. The agreement reportedly involved Ewart Investments, a Tata Sons subsidiary that owns the property. Today, Ratan Tata’s Colaba bungalow represents…
A child does not need a perfect home. They need a home that feels safe enough to be honest in. In many families, children grow up physically cared for but emotionally unheard, praised for achievements, corrected for mistakes, and quietly trained to keep difficult feelings to themselves. An emotionally safe home changes that. It tells…
A remarkable kea parrot named Bruce, born without an upper beak, has defied expectations in New Zealand. Rescued and thriving, Bruce has become an alpha, dominating his flock through an ingenious ‘beak jousting’ technique. His unique adaptation showcases incredible intelligence and resilience, proving that challenges can foster extraordinary survival skills. Nature never fails to surprise…
Starfish or sea stars also survive without a brain. They have no head, but they do have a nerve ring and nerves extending into each arm, which help them move and respond to their surroundings. Some species can even regenerate a lost arm, and in certain cases, grow an entirely new sea star from part…
They only reach out when they need help or a favour from you.If you look at your text history and it’s a graveyard of them asking for favours, money, or emotional labour—with zero “How are you?” check-ins in between—you’ve got a problem. The vibe: You feel like a resource, not a person. The reality: Real…
In India, childhood does not arrive in one single shape. A child growing up in a village and a child growing up in a city may share the same country, the same festivals, the same family names, even the same worries. But the rhythm of their lives can feel worlds apart. One grows up with…