Life & Style

Pic credit: English Heritage When you visit a historic place, your eyes usually go where you expect them to: the paintings at eye level, the carved doors and the glass cases full of relics. Few people ever think to tilt their heads back and take in what hangs overhead. That is a missed opportunity, because…

5 mistakes people make when throwing away old bills and receipts Your wallet is full of shopping receipts, a drawer is overflowing with old bills and you can barely remember why you saved half of them. The easiest solution seems to be throwing everything away.But hold on. Some receipts may be useless, while others could…

Imagine a woman standing in front of two racks of sarees. One carries the unmistakable appeal of a luxury label, its name promising exclusivity before she has even touched the fabric. The other holds a handwoven saree in a slightly uneven shade of indigo, with tiny variations in its weave that reveal the human hands…

Optical illusions are mind-bending images that trick the brain and eyes into believing what a person sees first, and it happens that despite the many objects hidden in the image, the human eye catches one of those, sometimes due to the thoughts, focus, and perspective of the person seeing the image.Photo: Bright Side Have you…

Sometimes, parenting conversations at home are not about bedtime routines or screen time. They are about what went into the khichdi. For actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, even a simple meal for their daughter can become a topic of discussion, especially when one parent wants to know every little detail.Speaking to Moviefied, Richa offered…

A money plant in a glass of water is a common sight in Indian homes, on a desk, a bookshelf or a living room corner. It’s easy to start, looks pretty and needs no soil. But can it really stay in water for life? The short answer is yes, with a few conditions. Here is…

For Sujata Bhuyan, a homemaker from Odisha’s Sambalpur district, a visit to the Hirakud Reservoir opened the door to an entirely new career. What began as a way to contribute to her family’s income gradually developed into a fish-farming business that now produces 25 to 30 metric tonnes of fish annually and earns her between…

Which fictional character are you? What does your personality say about your love life? Or which city supposedly matches your personality? You spot a quiz on social media, click on it out of curiosity and start answering questions. It feels like harmless fun, especially when all you want is to discover your result. But have…

For nearly 300 young men from rural Karnataka, preparing for a career in the armed forces has become an opportunity that does not come with a training fee, accommodation bill or food expenses. At a village in Gadag district, a month-long camp is helping them prepare for military recruitment with support from a local mutt,…

17-year-old Jorhat karateka Janmoni Konwar won gold at the 20th All India Independence Cup Karate Championship 2026 on Aug 9 In a small village in Assam, where facilities were limited and training was limited to practising on the road, a little girl took up karate at the age of five, only to bring laurels to…