A traveller recently shared a post on X which has sparked a debate on social media. His post was a simple holiday budget comparison between an Indian hill station and Vietnam. The debate began after X user Pankaj Arora shared the story of a colleague planning a four-day vacation to the Indian hills and compared…
Jamun, the deep purple summer fruit also known as black plum, rarely gets the fanfare of mango or lychee. Yet this tart, juicy fruit brings more to the table than colour alone. Every 100 grams of fresh jamun provides around 14.3 mg of vitamin C, making it a simple way to support your daily intake…
Home gardens, while serene, can unfortunately become havens for snakes. These reptiles seek out dense, shady, and undisturbed areas, often attracted by the microhabitats created by certain plants. Species like bamboo, periwinkle, lemongrass, jasmine, and sandalwood offer ideal cover and cool resting spots, indirectly luring snakes by sheltering their prey. Garden planning should consider visibility…
Let’s be real. For a number of travellers, one of the hardest parts of a solo trip isn’t booking the ticket or navigating a new city, it’s walking into a restaurant and asking for a table for one. Hard but true. Be it a bustling café in Goa, or a mountain dhaba in Manali or…
Pablo Picasso’s famous quote, ‘I don’t say everything, but I paint everything,’ highlights art’s power to convey unspoken emotions and complex perspectives. His revolutionary Cubist style, showcasing multiple viewpoints simultaneously, exemplifies this. The article suggests that for many, creative expression offers a vital outlet for feelings and identities that words alone cannot capture, revealing a…
There are some absences that never truly leave us. They quietly follow life’s biggest milestones, turning moments of celebration into reminders of the people who should have been there. For Mia Chard, her wedding day carried that quiet ache. Every dress fitting, every plan, every step toward the aisle reminded her of the father she…
Our minds, like gardens, flourish with what we consistently feed them. Life coach Gaur Gopal Das emphasizes that positive inputs like learning and kindness cultivate thoughtfulness, while negativity and distraction lead to mental clutter. In today’s information-saturated world, it’s crucial to discern between mere occupation and genuine nourishment for our minds. This mindful approach shapes…
Have you ever met someone who just makes you feel calm the moment they’re around? They’re not trying to impress anyone or be the loudest in the room, but somehow everything feels a bit easier. People talk more freely, situations feel less tense, and even silence feels comfortable. In many spiritual beliefs, this kind of…
If you have ever found yourself in the middle of a prayer and suddenly felt your eyes fill up without any clear reason, you’re not the only one. It can feel surprising in the moment – nothing dramatic is happening around you, the words are familiar, the setting is ordinary, and yet something inside…
Renowned artist Marc Chagall believed true creation stems from emotion and intuition, not overthinking. His quote, ‘If I create from the heart, nearly everything works; if from the head, almost nothing,’ resonates today, especially in the digital age. This principle applies beyond art, urging sincerity and purpose in all endeavors, with intellect serving as a…