Even as adults, many of us would panic if we suddenly got lost. But a 5-year-old girl from Indonesia amused the internet with her chill and cheerful reaction while at the police station. The little girl was dancing and giving a cheeky salute on the camera as police officers filmed a video to reach her…
A colossal millipede, Arthropleura, once roamed Earth 326 million years ago, predating dinosaurs. A 2018 fossil discovery revealed this arthropod, estimated to be 8.8 feet long and weighing 50 kg. These giant invertebrates inhabited ancient coastal woodlands, feeding on available vegetation and possibly smaller creatures. Imagine a world where the ground was dotted with creatures…
Fyodor Dostoevsky (Image: Wikipedia) Some quotes are relevant no matter how much the world changes. One of the most powerful reflections came from the Russian novelist and philosopher Fyodor Dostoevsky, who once wrote:“Above all, don’t lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that…
In the corporate world where work often takes priority over family time, a Delhi-based CEO has announced a heartwarming initiative that reminds people the importance of staying connected to parents. CEO Rajat Grover has announced a “parental perk,” where employees will be given a 10,000 rupee reimbursement for taking their parents on a three-day vacation….
Some ideas resonate across generations, and so does some advice. Even if times are changing, and so are the ways to raise children, some parenting philosophies remain timeless and are still relevant. Many influential women around the world, who are also mothers, have spoken about raising children with values rather than perfection. From Michelle Obama…
In a world where most people’s lives look like a perfectly colour-graded highlight reel, finding someone who is real is uncommon. We’ve become so used to people “performing” for likes or others’ approval that we’ve almost forgotten what true authenticity looks like. Genuineness isn’t about being the loudest person in the room or making a…
Summer’s heat makes watermelon a juicy lifesaver, but nothing’s worse than biting into a mushy, spoiled one. As Indian temperatures soar past 40°C, proper storage keeps that sweetness locked in longer. This fruit is 92% water, so it loses crispness when exposed to humidity and heat. The slices begin to wilt, and flavors go off…
A lot of people only start caring about skincare after acne, pigmentation or fine lines become obvious. Wealthy women usually approach skincare differently – they focus heavily on maintenance. That’s why regular dermatologist visits are common in affluent circles, especially in cities like Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru. Instead of trying random viral products every week,…
Five weeks ago, almost nobody outside a small corner of Instagram had heard of Kalu Putik. Now, his videos are everywhere. The teenager behind the Instagram page kalupotics has crossed millions of followers in record time, and his clips regularly rack up tens of millions of views. Fashion accounts repost him. Meme pages obsess over…
As is the case with most other snakes, black mambas tend to seek secluded places to hide and find food. Spaces such as overgrown bushes, piles of stones, wood, compost, and dry leaves might attract black mambas in search of shelter. In addition, they may disappear between gaps of sheds, in unused pipes, or in…
