Life & Style

Project Vaayu uses upcycled terracotta kulhads and a water-circulation system to cool classroom air through evaporation. (Photo courtesy: Action For Nature) The idea behind Project Vaayu began with a contrast that was difficult to ignore. In April 2024, as a severe heatwave swept across North India, 16-year-old Amaira Kapoor was struggling to concentrate in her…

When we pick up tiny, dusty-blue berries, with a tiny star-shaped crown on top, and roll one between our fingers, it feels like a little marble. Bite into it, and we get a burst of sweetness with just a hint of tartness. These tasty and juicy fruits can be tossed into our morning oatmeal, folded…

The moment Kash Raju began to worry about his health, he was not lying in a hospital bed. He was trying to keep up with ordinary life: a new job, family responsibilities and early-morning gym sessions. He had a wife and three young children, aged six, five and two. His headaches seemed like one more…

Pablo Picasso (Photo via X) Pablo Picasso was a renowned Spanish artist who lived and worked in Paris for many years. He spearheaded Cubism, was strongly inspired by Paul Cézanne, and worked as a painter, sculptor, printmaker, and ceramicist.Even later in life, he kept experimenting and remains one of the most influential artists of the…

Image courtesy: X/@k7_shanmugam After spending 23 years at Microsoft, Kesavan Shanmugam has decided to step away from a senior engineering role to spend more time with his ageing parents in India. The Microsoft vice president of engineering announced his retirement in a LinkedIn post, explaining that he wanted to focus on his family and friends….

Some birthday wishes celebrate achievements, while others capture the quiet changes that come with watching a child grow up. Sachin Tendulkar’s message for his daughter Sara Tendulkar did both. As Sara turned 29 on October 12, the cricket legend shared a photograph of the father-daughter duo on Instagram, along with a note about how their…

You wipe down the treadmill before using it. You carry your own towel. You may even remember to wash your hands after a workout. But gyms have a funny way of making you forget about everything you touch between exercises. You grab a dumbbell, adjust the bench, check your phone, refill your bottle and head…

A plain circle generally indicates professional cleaning, including dry cleaning. Additional letters or markings provide instructions for cleaners. Do not confuse it with a circle inside a square, which represents tumble-drying. If your garment requires professional cleaning, washing it at home could damage its fabric, lining or shape. Before your next laundry load, spend a…

Perhaps this is the biggest change. You stop demanding that life reveal the entire plan before you take the next step. You trust that some answers will arrive when they are meant to. Some never will. And somehow, you learn to keep walking anyway. Maybe letting go is not about giving up. Maybe it is…

Pressing in the right order saves time and prevents new wrinkles on areas you have already finished. For a shirt, begin with the collar, then the cuffs, followed by the sleeves, the yoke, the back and finally the front panels. For trousers, start with the pockets and waistband, then press the legs, lining up the…