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Royal mummies of Egyptian princesses reveal their active roles. These women were skilled in archery and hunting, using weapons found with them. Evidence of muscle development and healed injuries supports this active lifestyle. Their skeletons indicate physically demanding activities, challenging historical assumptions. This discovery offers new insights into ancient Egyptian royal women’s lives. Close your…

Many people think about compact laminates negatively, but this kind of worktop material has been improved greatly, and now it looks better than ever. Compact laminate looks very much like wood, stone or concrete and comes in a wide variety of patterns. Also, this material is lightweight, easy to install, and resistant to daily activities….

Everyone has experienced rejection in some form. It may have happened in school when nobody picked you for a team. It may have happened later when you were not invited to a gathering, did not get a job you wanted, or saw a relationship come to an end. The situations are different, but the feeling…

There are moments in life when nothing seems wrong on the outside, yet something inside feels completely different. Your daily routine stays the same, but it no longer feels fulfilling. The goals that once excited you begin to lose their shine. You start asking questions that have no simple answers.Many people describe this kind of…

Photo: @krishan.presswala/ Instagram We are so engrossed in our lightning-fast lives that we forget to be grateful for whatever we have and keep seeking more and more.When seeking wisdom, we think that wise advice only comes from books and philosophers, but sometimes, it shows up in the most unexpected places, even coming from the middle…

There is something strange about the way many of us have learned to rest. We finally sit down after a long day, put our phones aside, make ourselves a cup of tea, or simply stare out of the window. Within minutes, a familiar thought appears.“I should be doing something productive.”Instead of feeling refreshed, we begin…

Quote of the Day by Aristotle Aristotle was one of the greatest philosophers in the history of humankind. His ideas have impacted almost every field of life from philosophy, science, politics, ethics, education to modern logic. Philosophers were often concerned with just abstract theories, but Aristotle thought that wisdom should be used to help people…

Some of the most talked-about moments on social media are not planned. They happen unexpectedly and remind people that kindness does not have to be big to be meaningful. A recent video from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has become one such story, with thousands appreciating a simple interaction between two strangers.Shared by a Bengaluru-based…

When people think of Mirza Ghalib, they picture one of the greatest poets in Urdu and Persian literature, celebrated for his timeless verses on love, loss and philosophy. But there was another passion that defined the legendary poet just as vividly: mangoes. Ghalib’s fondness for the king of fruits was so famous that it found…

A comforting Indian dessert, potato kheer is rich, mildly sweet and wonderfully creamy. Grated potatoes blend seamlessly into the milk, creating a texture similar to rice kheer while absorbing the flavours of cardamom and saffron. Recipe: Boil, peel and grate two medium potatoes. Heat 1 litre of full-fat milk and simmer until slightly thickened. Add…