Life & Style

U.S. influencer with Baby Joey (Instagram) A wildlife video surfaced on social media has left the world furious. Also a lesson for travellers. The footage shows a famous US influencer Sam Jones, aka Samantha Strable, snatching away a baby wombat (joey) from a roadside from the mother. The video is captured by her fellow male…

Such teens also reported lower levels of stress and depressive symptoms. Teenagers who feel close to their parents may make safer choices as adults, study finds: Why staying connected to your child matters more than parents thinkThe teenage years are often when children seem to pull away from their parents. But research suggests that staying…

DIY garden birdbath: 5 easy ideas using old household items There’s something quietly satisfying about watching a sparrow or bulbul splash around in a birdbath you made yourself, especially when it didn’t cost you a single rupee. With urban green cover shrinking and natural water sources getting harder for birds to find, even a small…

The study assessed more than 5,000 Italian school children. For many parents, the transition to secondary school comes with a familiar request from their child: “Everyone in my class is on Instagram. Why can’t I have an account?”It can be difficult to say no when classmates are sharing reels, chatting in groups and following the…

Photo: Jharipanicastle.com Some places on screen are so beautiful, you almost forget they’re real until you find out they actually are. That’s exactly what’s happening with Musafir Cafe, Vikrant Massey’s new Netflix show, where a cosy hilltop cafe, framed in ivy-covered walls, misty mountains and old stone archways, has viewers convinced they’ve almost arrived inside…

India’s gift to UN Geneva (UN Photo/Elma Okic) India has brought a little bit of Indian touch to the grounds of the United Nations Office at Geneva. The country has donated five Indian peacocks, including a rare white-feathered male to the UN. The birds were formally handed over during a special ceremony on Friday. With…

If fuller, bushier growth is the goal, this is the step that actually gets you there. Using clean, sharp scissors, pinch back any leggy, overgrown stems just above a leaf node, and trim off any damaged or shrivelled leaves while you’re at it. This encourages the plant to branch out sideways instead of growing tall…

For many households, the air fryer has become synonymous with crispy fries, frozen nuggets and quick snacks. But this compact appliance is far more versatile than it gets credit for. Because it circulates hot air at high speed, it can roast, bake, toast and even caramelise foods that you might never think of putting inside…

Rugs and carpets instantly take us back to Arabian Nights, the one on which Aladdin flew, but one of them placed right at the center of our homes can just add the right character to our homes.While most of us think of these rugs as an afterthought, something that comes after all the decor in…

For a lot of Indian homeowners, the dream is a dog that’s genuinely loyal, sharp enough to notice when something’s off, and doesn’t demand hours of grooming or specialised care every single day. The good news is that plenty of breeds tick all three boxes without needing a dedicated grooming budget or a professional trainer…