Life & Style

She is often the one everyone can count on. She notices when her mother is stressed, keeps an eye on younger siblings, helps around the house and rarely asks for much herself. People call her “mature,” “sensible,” or “the responsible one.” But sometimes, what looks like maturity is actually a child learning to carry adult…

Owner shares rental income Goa’s property market is often linked to holiday homes and rental income. But how much can a property actually make when it is used as a short-term stay? Indian founder and investor Akshat Shrivastava has shared the numbers from his own experience, offering a look at the rental income generated by…

“If I have the chance to time travel, might as well go all out” Imagine being handed a time machine but you have to follow one rule and the rule is: you can travel anywhere in history, but can’t stay there forever. What place would it be? Would you choose the old lanes of Varanasi…

Google office tour goes viral A workplace tour has turned into an unexpected social media talking point after a visitor shared what she found inside a Google office in San Francisco. The video has drawn attention for the very different picture it offers of office life, with viewers reacting to everything from the facilities to…

Scared tourists (Instagram) This is one cable ride experience that tourists won’t forget. A routine cable-car ride in western Colombia turned into a nightmare when a powerful earthquake struck on August 10. The terrified passengers were left suspended mid-air as their cabin rocked violently. Footage circulating on Instagram and other social-media platforms shows tourists inside…

Henry is a timeless Germanic name meaning “home ruler” or “ruler of the household.” Long associated with kings and historical figures, it carries a distinguished traditional quality. Despite its history, Henry remains a warm, approachable and stylish choice. Choosing a baby boy’s name that feels both classic and cool can offer the best of both…

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…