In an internet landscape crowded with pranks, dance reels, and clickbait vlogs, KK Create has carved out a completely different space. The rapidly growing YouTube channel, led by Kavya Karnatac, has become one of the most talked-about digital storytelling platforms in India for a reason, it shows the country in a way many viewers have…
Verandahs functioned as a buffer between indoor and outdoor spaces, offering shade and a place for social interaction. These semi-open areas helped regulate temperature and encouraged community living. Today, balconies, sit-outs, and shaded decks are inspired by traditional verandahs, blending comfort with climate-responsive design. The emergence of Indian traditional design elements also indicates an increasing…
Sadhguru also questioned the way many women describe themselves as “just a housewife,†arguing that the phrase itself reflects how deeply society has begun to undervalue caregiving and motherhood. Recalling conversations he has had with women over the years, he said he often asks them why they reduce such an important role to the word…
Life isn’t so kind for everyone. Some face the harshest realities far too early. Vikram Chhetri, a teenager from Assam could not grow up resting his head on his mom’s lap. The child lost his mother when he was just 2, and years later, at the age of 11, the boy lost his father too….
Image Credit: Getty Images George Bernard Shaw was one of the most influential writers and thinkers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in 1856 in Dublin, Ireland, he became a leading playwright, critic, and social commentator whose works challenged conventional thinking and inspired intellectual debate. Shaw was awarded the Nobel Prize in…
Narrow garden beds often become chaotic due to plant overgrowth. The key to success lies in selecting plants with vertical growth habits and considering their mature size. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons There is a special frustration with the narrow garden bed. It may be the narrow stretch of soil between your front pathway and the…
Elon Musk was turned away during a rocket meeting in Russia. Image credit – Wikimedia When Elon Musk started working at SpaceX, it had not yet become one of the most influential space companies in the world. The founder was then looking for ways to get to the rockets more quickly and cheaply. In 2001,…
Stewart Butterfield extracted a small team chat system from a failed game. Image credit – Wikimedia The case of Stewart Butterfield and his colleagues shows how failure can become the foundation for success. In 2012, Butterfield’s multiplayer online game, Glitch, failed. However, instead of shutting off its lights, Butterfield and his colleagues understood that the…
How one fair exhibit changed the future of American candy. Image credit – Wikimedia The Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition, held in 1893, became one of the greatest public spectacles ever witnessed in America. People from all parts of the country came to marvel at new inventions, industrial machines, and products promising a brighter future. One…
Predictable emotions are a manipulator’s playground. When you stay steady—neutral face, even tone, no outburst—they lose their trigger. Practice pausing: breathe deeply when baited, respond minimally or not at all. Over time, they stop trying; your calm becomes a fortress. It’s not suppression—it’s a strategic choice to keep your peace.Become less availableConstant “yes†creates obligation;…
