In a city like Bengaluru, where space comes at a premium, many homes are built to be compact rather than expansive. But, a small flat does not have to feel cramped or cluttered. With a few thoughtful changes, even a tight space can feel open, breathable, and inviting. The idea is not to spend heavily,…
Lunges look simple, but they quietly test balance and strength. Step forward with one leg. Lower until both knees form a near 90-degree angle. Push back up through the front heel. Alternate legs for 10-12 reps each. What makes lunges effective is the stretch they create in the thigh muscles. That stretch, followed by controlled…
A sepia-toned photograph from 1882 was recently shared by Anand Mahindra on his X profile. The photograph might be over a century old, but the feeling it captures remains the same. The picture is of Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand and is hauntingly beautiful. It belongs to the era when there were no proper roads, horses…
Dating in 2026 feels like a wild mix of hope, heartbreak, and viral memes. Enter “Shrekking,” Gen Z’s latest buzzword that’s got everyone from TikTok scrolls to coffee shop chats talking.It’s raw, it’s relatable, and yeah, it’s named after everyone’s favorite green ogre. Let’s break it down without the judgment—because modern love is messy enough.Shrekking…
Desserts made from sugarcane juice, natural sweeteners, healthier substitutes for refined sugar, healthy desserts, quick desserts and other traditional methods for sweetening foods have become quite common amongst homemakers looking for healthier alternatives. Not only does the use of sugarcane juice improve the flavour, but it also allows the retention of various minerals present in…
Choosing a sweet melon is less about luck and more about knowing what to look for. Melons may look alike on the surface, but it is the little things, such as weight, colour, appearance, texture, and smell, that will determine whether a particular melon is actually ripe enough to consume or not. The fruit should…
Preserving sugarcane juice might be difficult since it oxidises, undergoes fermentation due to bacteria, and develops mould easily. Most people seek the easiest way to store sugarcane juice at home while retaining its freshness and nutritional value. Simple techniques include refrigerating, freezing, mixing it with lemon juice, and storing it in a tightly sealed container….
Black garlic cannot be referred to as a new version of garlic since it is just another version that comes about after ageing ordinary garlic. When one keeps garlic bulbs in a warm and humid environment for weeks, the bulbs gradually cook due to ageing, and hence, it results in different flavours. In ageing garlic,…
We’ve all been there: scrolling through an endless feed of “perfect” couples on vacation, feeling like our own lives don’t quite match the ones we see on social media. It’s exhausting. That’s when Brahma Kumaris’ Sister Shivani’s quote on love and relationships strikes a chord: “A strong relationship is one where you build each other…
When children spend long stretches with fast-moving, highly stimulating content, the brain can get used to constant novelty. Over time, that can make slower, everyday tasks feel harder to tolerate. The evidence here is still evolving, but the pattern is worrying enough to deserve attention. Research has increasingly pointed to a pattern: certain kinds of…