For years, the forest had been a source of survival for Anil Mistry. He had grown up in West Bengal’s Sundarbans, where poaching was woven into the lives of many families struggling with poverty, floods and a lack of opportunities. He hunted deer and, if a tiger appeared, that too could become a target. Then,…
The PUBG Mobile community is mourning Farooq Ahmad YT, a creator who built a huge following by turning his love for the game into a full-time online presence.News of his reported death began spreading across social media, with fellow gaming creators and friends sharing tributes. Farooq’s passing has left many fans shocked, particularly those who…
One of the most confusing things about relationships is watching someone become distant when you know there is something between you. The conversations were easy, the chemistry felt real, and there seemed to be genuine interest. Then, suddenly, they start replying differently. Plans become less frequent. The warmth you were used to is replaced by…
Coco Chanel is an iconic fashion designer credited to have created the casual chic style “Fashion changes, but style endures.” – Coco Chanel Some fashion trends last for years. Others seem to disappear almost as soon as they arrive.One month, everyone is wearing the same kind of shoes. Then it’s a different jacket, a different…
What began as a celebration of Raksha Bandhan has grown into an emotional initiative that brings together more than 20,000 women from across Uttar Pradesh every year.Every year, these women, many from underprivileged communities, come together to tie Rakhis to Dr Umesh Gautam, Mayor of Bareilly and Chancellor of Invertis University in a celebration hosted…
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle came out on 18th July 2025, and since then, people have been waiting to watch the second part. Anime fans have been waiting with bated breath to witness what happens next in the ongoing arc. It was officially announced that part 2 will come in 2027, but no specific date has…
He spent 12 years at Wipro, eventually working as a lead architect. When Shashi Kumar left his technology career in the US and returned to India to work on farming, his father did not speak to him for eight years. Kumar had grown up in a farming family in Tiptur, Karnataka, watching his father work…
Sesappanna arrives at work in his Toyota Fortuner. (Photo Courtesy: MegamediaNews) Every morning, Sesappanna drives his Toyota Fortuner to BC Road in Bantwal, Karnataka. He parks the SUV, steps out and picks up a broom. For nearly three decades, that has been his routine. The only thing that has changed is the vehicle he arrives…
Chinese mitten crab (AI generated Image via Canva) In the winter of 1992, a crew of shrimp trawlers working the waters of South San Francisco Bay pulled up their nets and found something that didn’t belong there.It wasn’t anything huge, but just a small creature wrapped in chaos!They found a fist-sized, brownish crab with dense,…
A routine bike-taxi ride through Bengaluru traffic took an unexpected turn when a woman realised her rider was not a full-time gig worker, but an Infosys employee trying out the job in his spare time. The encounter was shared by Bengaluru resident Chaarmika Nagalla in a LinkedIn post that went viral in April 2025. According…
Emraan Hashmi with son Ayaan (Photo: therealemraan/ Instagram) In January 2014, actor Emraan Hashmi’s world changed with four words from his wife: their four-year-old son, Ayaan, had blood in his urine.What followed was a diagnosis no parent is ever prepared for.It was found that he was suffering from Wilms’ tumour, a rare childhood kidney cancer….
Photo source: Dainik Jagran It started with a maths test at school. For Ayesha, then a Class 5 student from Bhakhri village in Haryana’s Mahendragarh district, the Mittsure Mathematics Olympiad was initially just another competition. She took the exam, did well and moved on.Then she kept moving.From the school-level round, Ayesha progressed through the district…
Marriage does not usually fall apart because of one huge fight. Sometimes, the real trouble starts with things that seem too small to matter. A sarcastic comment here, an ignored message there, a habit of keeping score. Over time, these little patterns can create a distance that neither person notices until it becomes difficult to…
An Indian woman’s decision to leave behind her life in Dubai and spend 30 days at an ashram in Rishikesh has gone viral on social media. In an Instagram post, Divya Bhathela shared why she chose to step away from the life she had built in Dubai and spend a month living, learning and unlearning…
Salvador Dalí was a Spanish surrealist painter famous for his dreamlike, bizarre images and his flamboyant personality, mostly recognised today for his famous Dalí masks that went viral a few years ago with the release of the thriller OTT series, ‘Money Heist’.Dalí explored the subconscious mind, painting realistic yet irrational scenes that blurred the line…
Bhageerathi Amma returned to education at the age of 105. At an age when most people would consider education a chapter long closed, Bhageerathi Amma opened a schoolbook again. She was 105 when she returned to formal education in 2019, sitting for the Kerala State Literacy Mission’s Class 4 equivalency examination. She scored 75% overall…
Rumali roti is known for its thin texture and soft, delicate bite. At restaurants, it is often prepared on a large inverted tawa and stretched until it is almost paper-thin. That can make it seem difficult to recreate at home. But you do not need special equipment to make a good rumali roti. A regular…
Quote of the day by Gaur Gopal Das (Photo: @gaurgopald/ X) Gaur Gopal Das is an engineer-turned-monk and renowned life coach, well known for discourses on mental well-being, the choices we make between good and bad, and tips for living life better.While the world constantly diverts our attention in a dozen directions, it’s easy to…
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…
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…
