Life & Style

Miuccia Prada’s insight that fashion is an “instant language” resonates deeply today. Our clothing silently communicates our identity and values, a crucial first impression in a fast-paced world. From challenging beauty norms to reflecting societal shifts and subtle status signals, what we wear is a powerful, wordless statement about who we are and how we…

Fyodor Dostoevsky’s quote, ‘To love someone means to see them as God intended them,’ challenges conventional notions of love. It urges us to look beyond personal expectations and flaws, embracing individuals for their true selves. This perspective fosters deeper understanding, acceptance, and genuine connection, transforming relationships by prioritizing presence over perfection. “To love someone means…

Dogs are curious chewers, and our homes and yards are full of pretty plants that can quickly attract trouble if left unchecked and unnoticed. We’ve all had that heart-stopping moment watching our pup eye the greenery, but it’s our job and responsibility, to keep them safe from silent dangers lurking in pots and gardens. Some…

In all situations you come to face in life, put your peace first. Sometimes it can look like a win, but at times, it can look like a loss. However, view your actions as protecting your peace in the long haul. As soon as you want, without giving multiple chances, you are allowed to leave…

Prince William and Kate just introduced the world to their latest family member. Meet Otto, an English cocker spaniel who turned one year old on May 1st. The couple shared the news on social media with a simple, heartwarming caption: “Welcome to the family, Otto! 1 today.“The photo shows a fluffy, adorable pup looking straight…

Bette Nesmith Graham fixed typing mistakes before computers existed. Image credit – Wikimedia Prior to the advent of computing and easy editing, typos were among the most serious challenges that typists had to cope with. Agree? One erroneous keystroke could ruin an entire page of writing. Secretaries in the 1950s typically had to rewrite the…

Photo credits: Principles of News Cracking the UPSC civil services examination is often seen as a test of intelligence, however, it’s more than that. But when Priya Kumari secured rank 232 in this year’s examination, her journey showd that it’s more like a test of endurance and resilience as much as it is about preparation….

A moving coil in a 1943 shipyard led to a toy millions still use today. Image credit – Wikimedia In 1943, a brief occurrence in a Philadelphia shipyard helped create a wartime tool into the slinky that became one of America’s most famous toys. While attempting to stabilise a strange motion that is utilised in…

Jan Koum’s initial app idea, focused on status updates, failed. However, the introduction of push notifications transformed it into a messaging phenomenon The most powerful form of communication we have today was not initially planned out in one huge sweep of genius. In the early parts of 2009, Jan Koum faced frustration. This came shortly…

Aretha Franklin turned a simple song into a civil rights anthem. Image credit – Wikimedia A song that defined a generation and became the greatest of all time for its take on the cultural revolution. “Respect,” recorded by Aretha Franklin in 1967, is considered to be one of the most influential songs in the history…