Life & Style

There was a time when Priyanka Chopra was everywhere. Five films a year. Constant travel. Bollywood shoots, Hollywood sets, international commitments, brand campaigns, red carpets, and press tours, all running simultaneously, all demanding her complete attention and presence. She did it all. And she did it brilliantly. But at the Cannes Lions 2026 conference in…

They are not just your pet, they are a member of your family; your best friend and the one who makes your days brighter and nights happier. You let them know you’re off to work and will be back at 5, and when it’s time for dinner, you tell them it’ll be ready in an…

You can finish a day surrounded by encouragement and still find yourself replaying a single unpleasant remark on the journey home. A compliment from a colleague, a thoughtful message from a friend and praise for work well done may all quietly fade into the background, while one careless criticism stays remarkably vivid. Most people recognise…

Every parent knows childhood doesn’t last forever. One day you’re packing school lunches, tying shoelaces and waiting outside tuition classes. Then, almost without noticing, you’re helping your child pack for college, a new city or their first job. Most parents expect this transition. What they rarely expect is how quickly everyday togetherness disappears after that.Recently,…

Inner stillness and human connection are emerging as the next big wellness trends Wellness is not limited anymore to physical fitness or a healthy diet. Nowadays, experts state that mental well-being also plays an equally significant role in ensuring a well-balanced lifestyle. Speaking about the changes in the perception of wellness, Sitender Sehrawat, founder of…

Kiran is a timeless Indian name meaning “ray of light.” Popular across different regions and languages in India, it is one of the country’s best-known gender-neutral names and symbolises hope, brightness and new beginnings. Gender-neutral baby names continue to grow in popularity as parents look for names that are meaningful, flexible and universally appealing. Whether…

There was a time when passenger pigeons were so numerous that their flocks darkened the skies for hours. People believed a bird found in such unimaginable numbers could never disappear. There are few stories in nature as heartbreaking as that of the passenger pigeon. It is not because the bird was rare or fragile. It…

A Bengaluru techie’s monthly expense breakdown sparks a discussion online about the rising cost of living in big cities. If there is one topic that always gets people talking online, it is money. Whether it is salaries, rent, or monthly budgets, people are always curious to know how others manage their finances, especially in cities…

The biggest difference between a regular mirror and a magnifying mirror is the level of detail it shows. Walk into a hotel bathroom, and you will often find a familiar setup: a large mirror above the sink and, beside it, a smaller circular mirror attached to an adjustable arm.For many guests, it is just another…

Hare Ram Pandey with his daughters On a cold December day in 2004, Hare Ram Pandey’s life changed forever. Walking through a forest near his home in Deoghar, Jharkhand, he heard the faint cries of a newborn baby. When he reached the spot, he found an infant girl lying alone, her tiny body covered in…