A bank-approved project is not a guarantee but it does add a layer of scrutiny. Lenders commonly ask for documents such as title deeds, chain documents, approved plans, occupancy certificates and non-encumbrance proof before approving premises or funding. That makes lender approval a useful practical filter for buyers. An under-construction home can be a valuable…
Few roads in India are as legendary as Zoji La. Sitting at about 3,536 metres on the Srinagar-Leh highway, the pass is the dramatic gateway between Kashmir’s green valleys and Ladakh’s cold desert landscapes. Nicknamed “the mountain pass of blizzards,” Zoji La is known for avalanche zones, sharp bends, steep drops and narrow sections carved…
Family and home are often described as the safest place a person can return to when things don’t go right. But for some children turning back to family is the polar opposite of comforting. For 27-year-old Suthirtha, home is not a place he would associate with peace or safety. The young man recently shared a…
Image Credit: Instagram/ tonyrobbins Tony Robbins is one of the best-known motivational speakers, life coaches, and self-help authors. Over the years, he has inspired millions of people through his seminars, books, and speeches focused on personal growth, success, confidence, and leadership. Known for his energetic speaking style and practical advice, Tony Robbins encourages people to…
From the warm coastal waters around Australia and Southeast Asia to the pretty reefs of the Indo-Pacific, sea snakes rule the waters! There is no doubt that sea snakes are among the most mysterious reptiles living in the ocean. While most travellers think of beaches with views of colourful fish and jumping dolphins, some coastlines…
Byju Raveendran, founder of edtech Byju’s, has been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt of court. The ruling stems from his disobedience of court orders concerning his assets since April 2024. This development marks a significant downturn for the once-celebrated startup leader. Byju Raveendran, the founder of edtech Byju’s,…
Few places shift as dramatically as Mont-Saint-Michel. At low tide, it rises from vast silver-grey mudflats like an illusion. At high tide, water surrounds the rocky island completely, making it appear to float in the sea. Located between Normandy and Brittany, the island experiences some of Europe’s highest tides. Visitors walk or take shuttle buses…
Photo: Dasha Takisho/ Instagram Take a quiet breath and don’t overthink this — your first, instinctive choice often says more than a carefully reasoned one. This quick personality test, which was shared by Dasha Takisho on social media recently, asks you to pick the man in the image who resonates most with you right now….
Deforestation, fragile ecology, and slopes make Mussoorie quite vulnerable during heavy rainfall. Landslides and road collapses along the Mussoorie-Dehradun route frequently disrupt travel in intense rain. Safer Alternative: A calmer alternative is Pachmarhi in the Satpura hills, Madhya Pradesh. Unlike cliff-edge Himalayan roads, Pachmarhi’s access routes are more gradual and forested, while the rains revive…
Chinese proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) Some sayings manage to stay alive for centuries not because they sound dramatic or clever, but because people continue finding pieces of their own lives inside them. This Chinese proverb feels like one of those. The words themselves seem simple. It talks about water, food and love. Nothing…