Life & Style

At 17, while many students are preparing for board exams and thinking about college, Rahini Bansal is already building something that is changing lives. The Noida student started Sutradhar, an initiative that combines skill training, employment, and textile waste management. What began with just six women in 2024 has now grown into a community of…

The festive season is just round the corner, and we are all looking for easy, budget-friendly hacks to add character to our homes that instantly light them up and make them welcoming.The entryway to our homes is the first thing the guests see when they walk in through the door. Yet it’s often the most…

There’s a particular satisfaction in walking up to a porch or balcony that’s clearly shifted with the season, planters that were bursting with summer petunias just weeks ago now glowing with warm oranges, deep burgundies, and that unmistakable cosy harvest-time feel. The good news is refreshing your outdoor planters for fall doesn’t require starting from…

Giant African Snail (Photo via Canva) The Giant African Snail came to India nearly 180 years ago, and it seems that the creatures found their second home since then and never actually left what came in two shells, brought by a curious traveller, to garden in Kolkata.Today, this slow-moving, fist-sized mollusk can be easily spotted…

Panwar is from Jubli village in the Kupvi area of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. At 22, Vikas Singh Panwar did something few people can put on the same resume. Before his UPSC result, he had already appeared on the popular game show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) and won Rs 50 lakh. Months later, in March…

Optical illusion personality tests often trick the brain and the eyes into believing what we see first among the many images layered into the photo, based on our perspective, and it is not surprising to notice that our friends standing right beside us spot just the opposite of what we see. This optical illusion here…

The lavatory may be only a few steps away, but the seatbelt sign takes priority. When it is illuminated, passengers are being instructed to return to their seats and fasten their seatbelts. Even a short walk through the cabin becomes risky if the aircraft suddenly encounters turbulence. If you need to use the lavatory, wait…

Mia has a familiar, gentle sound and several linguistic connections. In Italian and Scandinavian usage, it is commonly associated with “mine,” while it is also used as a form of Maria. Its simple pronunciation and gentle sound have helped make it popular in many countries. Short names can hold stories that stretch back centuries. From…

When the power goes out, the inverter quickly becomes one of the most useful things in a home. But the same device that keeps lights and appliances running can become a safety concern if the space around it is poorly managed. Items that seem harmless, such as cardboard boxes, clothes, or cleaning products, can add…

Train ‘mahila sangeet’ goes viral after railway staff asks women to stop singing A train journey became the setting for an unexpected celebration when a group of women was seen taking part in a ‘mahila sangeet’ inside a coach. The video has since caught attention online, not just for the singing, but for the conversation…