You need to call your doctor to book an appointment, ask a colleague for an update or speak to a customer care executive. Before dialling, you mentally practise the first sentence. You think about what the other person might ask, how you should respond and how to end the conversation without making it awkward. Sometimes,…
Parenting is often described as one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but the demands of raising a child can also leave adults feeling overwhelmed. Between work, household responsibilities, financial concerns and the pressure to make the right decisions, parents may find it difficult to remain calm and emotionally available all the time. While many try…
What does being rich look like in different Indian cities? In Delhi, it may be associated with expensive cars and visible status symbols. In Mumbai, wealth is often linked with a more understated lifestyle, while in Bengaluru’s startup circles, the conversation may revolve around business ideas, company valuations and what founders are building next.This is…
Snakes are slithering reptiles whose names alone are enough to scare us off, due to the venom associated with their fangs. When we hear of snakes, the first image that comes to mind is a long, smooth, tube-shaped animal that slithers through grass. But nature has its own set of surprises, and some snakes have…
Juhi wished her mother in an Instagram post. Bollywood actor Juhi Chawla marked her mother’s birthday with a personal message that captured the small ways in which a mother looks after her family. Along with wishing her mother, the actor dedicated 1,000 trees to her, turning the occasion into a gesture linked to her interest…
Actor Parineeti Chopra has raised an important question about parenting expectations: why are mothers often expected to reorganise their entire lives after having a child, while fathers are allowed to carry on as before? The actor, who welcomed her son with politician and husband Raghav Chadha in October 2025, has spoken about the need for…
The Cockroach Janta Party now has company, and this time, it’s a fly. The Makhi Janta Party (MJP) has taken Instagram by storm after Chief Justice of India Surya Kant’s “hammer to kill a fly” remark gave the humble insect an unexpected moment in the spotlight.The satirical outfit claims to have clocked more than 40…
When guests walk in during a festival, the first thing they notice, apart from the delicious smell of food, is how welcoming the table looks. You don’t need a designer or an expensive set of crockery for this. With a few pieces from your own cupboards, such as brass bowls, old sarees, flowers and diyas,…
Man with his laptop (Canva) How tough a job loss can be? Well enough to turn life upside down, especially when someone has just started building a career. Something similar happened to a 22-year-old IT professional, who shared his life struggle on his Reddit account. Finding another job has allegedly been made harder by the…
Photo: Priyanka Chopra/ Instagram Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a global star. She won Miss World, then made a mark for herself as a Bollywood star and now is a big Hollywood name.Yet when she talks about what matters most, the answer is often much simpler, for her, family comes first. She married singer Nick Jonas…
