Imagine swimming 20 feet below the ocean’s surface. There’s no sunlight, it’s so dark that even experienced swimmers can get fazed sometime. Now, imagine a young girl of 11, performing Indian classical dance, Bharatnayan 20 feet underwater. And why? To save the sea from plastic pollution. When a strong-willed girl dances for a strong purpose,…
The history of architecture in India is a history of cultural pluralism, aestheticism and technical ingenuity. Since ancient temple constructors up to contemporary urban designers, there are numerous architects that contributed to the formation of the built environment of the country. Not only did their work shape the skyline of cities, it also shaped architectural…
Evelyn N. Wang: The scientist who wants to make every home produce its own water (Image source: MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering ) Water touches every part of human life. We drink it, cook with it, wash with it and depend on it for health and hygiene. Yet according to global estimates, more than 2.2…
A man from central China made a bizarre discovery while slaughtering a duck. Tiny particles of gold were lodged inside the bird’s stomach. The find, weighing around 10 grams and valued at nearly 12,000 yuan (about US$1,800), has gone viral online. Villager Liu, from Longhui county in Hunan province, reportedly said the ducks were free-range…
Princess Catherine attended a Holi celebration in Leicester. She chose a white outfit, symbolizing simplicity and equality. Her ensemble included a cream dress and a re-worn coat. The Princess also wore gold-plated earrings with blue stones, noted for their resemblance to traditional Indian jewellery. She received a rose garland, adding a touch of colour to…
In a recent update, Qatar Airways has announced suspension of scheduled flights temporarily following the closure of Qatari airspace. The official update was issued by the airline on its X profile. The suspension will remain in effect until aviation authorities confirm that the airspace over Qatar has been safely reopened. The airline also mentioned that…
Asteroids regularly pass through Earth’s cosmic neighbourhood, and most of them never attract public attention. Every so often, though, a newly discovered space rock sparks curiosity among scientists and space enthusiasts. That was the case with asteroid 2024 YR4, an object first detected in late 2024. Early calculations suggested it might pass unusually close to…
Do you ever feel like your home is drowning in stuff? Shoes piled by the door, papers scattered on the kitchen table, that “junk drawer” you never open which seems endless. You clean, and the next day it’s messy again. That’s where the 12-12-12 method comes in. Simple, surprisingly effective, and oddly satisfying, it promises…
Photo: Sadhguru/ Instagram In a world where we can ‘test’ everything from software to mattresses, it’s no surprise that we’ve started applying the same logic to our love lives too. Most people have traded the high stakes of traditional courtship and marriage for the convenience of the “swipe right” culture and the “no strings attached”…
Bachchan didn’t try to make love look flawless. He showed it exactly as it is: confusing, messy, and sometimes scary. He leaned into the contradictions, that love can be loud and passionate one minute and quiet the next. When people read him today, they aren’t just looking at old literature. They’re seeing their own sleepless…