Mint is one of those herbs that feels like a kitchen cheat code, fresh, fragrant, and always useful in a drink, a chutney, or a dinner recipe. The best thing is that it can be easily grown in small pots, giving an immediate solution when needed in the kitchen. Surprisingly, these mints can be grown…
Here are five signs we commonly see in my work that tell me a mother is mentally exhausted. Source link
Pitha is not just one dish but a whole family of rice-flour preparations across Assam, Bengal and Odisha, especially during harvest festivals. Some are steamed, some fried, some sweet and some savoury. Assamese versions often use rice flour with jaggery, coconut or sesame, while festival descriptions from eastern India repeatedly point to rice flour as…
A child does not need a large vocabulary to be preschool-ready. What they do need is some way of communicating hunger, discomfort, bathroom needs, fear, excitement, or a desire for help. This communication can be verbal, physical, or a mix of both. They may point, use single words, repeat familiar phrases, or take an adult…
Jannat Zubair has recently been in the spotlight for her upcoming work in Glory, where she is starring along with Divyendu, Pulkit Samrat, and Sayani Gupta. At the same time, she’s grabbing attention off‑screen too, with a recent home tour that gives fans a peek into her Mumbai life. She recently went viral for a…
Arshad Warsi has a way of saying what many parents think but rarely admit aloud. Speaking in a podcast with Raj Shamani, the actor pointed to a truth about parenting that feels uncomfortable precisely because it is so common. Adults often love the idea of children more easily than they love children who begin to…
Few foods have travelled from royal kitchens to common streets as dramatically as Biryani. Today it is sold everywhere, from roadside stalls to late-night delivery counters, but historically it was associated with Mughal courts and elite dining traditions. Royal cooks treated biryani as an art form. The rice had to remain separate and fragrant, the…
A child does not need a flawless childhood to grow into a healthy adult. What they need, more than perfection, is the feeling that home is a place where they can be fully themselves without fear of shame, ridicule or emotional rejection. Many children grow up cared for in visible ways. They are fed, educated,…
“Painting is just another way of keeping a diary.” With this simple line, Pablo Picasso opens a door into the private world of an artist’s mind. It is not a statement about colour or technique, but about memory, emotion, and the quiet need to document every feeling of one’s life. Picasso, the revolutionary Spanish‑French painter…
Children may forget the exact details of a day, the color of the curtains, the brand of the lunchbox, or what they wore to school in third grade. But they rarely forget tone. They do not forget the sentence that made them feel safe, or small, or proud, or deeply seen. Long after childhood has…
Curd is probably the most familiar probiotic food in the Indian kitchen. Milk is set with a small amount of starter culture, and the result is a creamy, tangy bowl that is far more than a side dish. It is eaten with rice in the South, whisked into chaas in the North, mixed with spices,…
Today, people are so drenched in feelings of constant comparison, pressure, and emotional exhaustion that the idea of “detachment” is often misunderstood. Many people assume that being detached means becoming cold, emotionless, or uncaring, and having such feelings for our loved ones seems nearly impossible. But the wisdom of the ancient Indian scripture, the Bhagavad…
Kalyani Priyadarshan made a stunning Cannes debut in an elegant, deep-purple gown by Indian label Itrh. The strapless, shimmering creation, adorned with intricate beadwork, exuded timeless charm and understated glamour. Her refined styling, featuring delicate diamond jewelry and a fresh beauty look, perfectly complemented the outfit, celebrating Indian craftsmanship on the global stage. Cannes 2026…
Some emotions are felt only at certain moments in life, and for many fathers, the most emotional chapter is their daughter’s wedding. Now a viral social media clip is touching hearts for portraying those emotions in the simplest yet honest way. In an Instagram video (shared by user @_.soulshine), a security guard was asked a…
Ever looked at a photo with a friend and ended up in a full-blown debate because you’re seeing two completely different things? That’s the weird, slightly frustrating magic of optical illusions. They’re essentially a glitch in the system—images designed to mess with your brain’s processing speed.While they aren’t a substitute for a real psychology degree,…
Look, choosing a fruit isn’t a brain scan. It’s a playful snapshot. Your energy might be a “Mango” on a busy Monday when you’re crushing your to-do list, and a “Litchi” on a Sunday when you’re catching up with family. The point of tests like this isn’t to give you a permanent label.It’s just to…
A butterfly-friendly garden can bring a very special kind of life to an Indian city home. Even a small balcony, terrace, or courtyard can become a wholesome space when the right plants are chosen and cared for well. The best part is that this kind of gardening does not need to be complicated or expensive….
Stress can be seen as one of the most important but neglected reasons behind high blood pressure in today’s times. Stress, caused by a hectic lifestyle involving working late nights, insomnia, worries, mental tiredness, and exposure to too many electronic gadgets, has become one of the primary reasons for high blood pressure, particularly among youth….
We usually treat hobbies like things we do to “kill time.” But if you think about it, time is the only thing we actually have—so why would we want to kill it? The right hobby isn’t just a distraction; it’s more like a software update for your mind and life. If you’re feeling a bit…
Dogs are not just our best pals, but also our best playmates, and some of these dogs stay small enough to look like puppies even when they are fully grown. That is part of their charm and one reason why so many people adore them and want to keep them as pets. Their tiny size,…
