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Fyodor Dostoevsky (Image: Wikipedia) Some quotes are relevant no matter how much the world changes. One of the most powerful reflections came from the Russian novelist and philosopher Fyodor Dostoevsky, who once wrote:“Above all, don’t lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that…

Nothing beats stepping onto your balcony and seeing peace lilies blooming with elegant white spathes amid lush green leaves; it almost feels like a serene oasis, right outside your door. These plants especially work wonders where air feels heavy from traffic and dust, quietly cleaning pollutants like benzene and formaldehyde. They are low-maintenance stars and…

There are conversations we keep postponing because we assume there will always be another birthday, another festival, another ordinary afternoon to ask them. Mothers often spend years remembering everyone else’s stories, carrying everyone else’s needs, and quietly placing their own lives in the background. That is why, sometimes, the most meaningful thing you can do…

The poet, philosopher and Nobel-prize winner Rabindranath Tagore has written a line that quietly redefines what love is like at its purest: “Love does not claim possession, but gives freedom.”It sounds simple at first glance. But if you sit with it for a moment, it starts to feel like an emotional compass, a gentle guide…

Some ideas resonate across generations, and so does some advice. Even if times are changing, and so are the ways to raise children, some parenting philosophies remain timeless and are still relevant. Many influential women around the world, who are also mothers, have spoken about raising children with values rather than perfection. From Michelle Obama…

In a world where most people’s lives look like a perfectly colour-graded highlight reel, finding someone who is real is uncommon. We’ve become so used to people “performing” for likes or others’ approval that we’ve almost forgotten what true authenticity looks like. Genuineness isn’t about being the loudest person in the room or making a…

Summer’s heat makes watermelon a juicy lifesaver, but nothing’s worse than biting into a mushy, spoiled one. As Indian temperatures soar past 40°C, proper storage keeps that sweetness locked in longer. This fruit is 92% water, so it loses crispness when exposed to humidity and heat. The slices begin to wilt, and flavors go off…

Your brain needs what your heart desires! Yes, that’s right — but in terms of nutrition. Just as your heart does, your brain also needs the right nutrients to function properly. “A nutrient-rich diet is crucial for heart, vascular and brain health, as about 25% of our blood supply goes to our brain,” Dr Aaron…

You’re sitting through a conference call. Two hours in, you stand up and your knee feels stiff. Or you’re running up the stairs at home, and coming down is worse than going up. Maybe you’ve noticed a clicking sound when you move, nothing dramatic, just there. For most people in their 30s, these moments pass…

A lot of people only start caring about skincare after acne, pigmentation or fine lines become obvious. Wealthy women usually approach skincare differently – they focus heavily on maintenance. That’s why regular dermatologist visits are common in affluent circles, especially in cities like Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru. Instead of trying random viral products every week,…