Life & Style

For 11-year-old Atharv Sood, the night sky was once simply a source of wonder. He would spend time observing the Moon, Jupiter, stars, and distant galaxies, trying to understand what existed beyond Earth. Today, that curiosity has taken him a step closer to real astronomical research. According to an article published by India Today, Atharv…

CZ-7 launch from Wenchang (Wiki) Something that used to be treated as a secret is no more a secret! China’s space programme is increasingly showing launch pads and laboratories and now becoming a larger part of tourism, art, entertainment these days. According to a Reuters report from Hainan, Beijing and Inner Mongolia documents how rocket…

The Pentagon has fired two journalists at Stars and Stripes after they publicly defended the military newspaper’s editorial independence. Editor-in-chief Erik Slavin and Middle East reporter Lara Korte were both given separation notices on Friday, with the Pentagon citing “insubordination” as the reason. Publisher Max Lederer was also dismissed, days after announcing that he planned…

If maximalism is your bridal language, go all in. A traditional full-hand and full-foot mehendi sees paisleys, florals, peacocks, mandalas, jaalis, lattices, and intricate detailing come together to create a rich, almost jewellery-like effect on the skin. From the fingertips to the wrist, or from the toes to the ankles or calves, there’s a lot…

Calathea has earned a devoted following for good reason, its bold, patterned leaves in stripes and deep contrasting colours look almost too intricate to be real. It prefers stable, consistent conditions, bright but indirect light, steady humidity, and no sudden temperature swings, which is exactly the kind of environment an unpredictable outdoor season can rarely…

Think about the people you remember after a party or a long conversation. It is rarely the person who talked continuously about themselves. More often, it is the person who asked a follow-up question, remembered a tiny detail or gave you their full attention while you were speaking.Psychologists call an important part of this perceived…

Cooked food may look perfectly fine sitting on the dining table, but bacteria can multiply quickly when food is left at room temperature for too long. From everyday dal and rice to cooked meat, eggs and dairy-based dishes, the amount of time food spends outside the refrigerator can make a real difference to its safety….

There’s nothing quite as deflating as reaching for mint to finish off a chutney or a glass of nimbu pani, only to find the whole bunch has gone limp and blackened in the fridge drawer, days before you actually needed it. Mint has a reputation for being one of the more delicate herbs in an…

Plants are our tiny green pals that not only make the home look beautiful but also add a dash of freshness to every room where they are placed.Recently, indoor plants have made a place on enthusiasts’ lists, adding just the right hint of fresh energy to their abodes.You can also decorate your home with these…

Why you feel tired and sleepy after eating a meal If you have ever experienced the sleepy-after-meal syndrome, you know how suddenly you start to struggle to keep your eyes open after just finishing lunch. The most common explanation is that your blood is rushing to your stomach, leaving your brain deprived of oxygen. However,…