Endlessly dwelling over negative thoughts or ruminating is anything but helpful. Such repetitive endless feelings can not just influence day-to-day life, but also contribute to the development of depression and anxiety. Harvard Health notes that rumination can disrupt an individual’s ability to get things done and can even damage psychological or physical health. It is…
People bring home an air purifier hoping the air will feel lighter and breathing will feel easier, yet once the machine settles into the corner, another habit returns. Someone opens a window because the room feels stuffy, or because cooking smells linger, or simply because silence makes the space feel too closed. That tiny gap…
Schezwan chutney sits quietly in many kitchens, close to other condiments, waiting for its moment when food feels dull or predictable. The colour alone speaks first, a deep red that hints at heat before the lid even lifts, while the smell of garlic and chillies follows quickly after. Preparing it at home keeps the list…
While big, romantic gestures may sound appealing to some, they might not be consistent in the long run. However, what matters the most in long-term, steady relationships are small, meaningful and consistent gestures that keep the love alive. This is called micro-mancing, and many young couples (read Millenials and Gen Z) are now preferring this…
January is one of the best months to witness snowfall in India. It is the peak winter time which brings very heavy snow to heavy snow in high-altitude Himalayan destinations. It turns that part of the country into a snow wonderland. The mountains, the valleys, the meadows all shine like crushed white diamonds! While there…
India’s winters come with a set of foods, and nolen gud is one such food that is a comfort food, but at the same time, it is a traditional food. It is extracted from the date palm tree, and the best thing is that it is obtained for a very short period when the winters…
Winter markets often look brighter because of those piles of sweet potatoes. A familiar heap of orange ones sits next to a darker, richer purple variety, and most people pause for a second before deciding. They seem like cousins of the same family, sharing warmth, comfort and that typical seasonal feel, yet there is more…
After relationship terms like “grey divorce” and “silent divorce” becoming common, a new term called “menodivorce” is now on the rise among elder couples. But what is meno-divorce and why are many couples in their 50s and 60s calling it quits after years of being married? Read on to know all about this new middle…
Pale stools are one of those changes people notice almost by accident. A glance into the toilet bowl, a pause, then a question that lingers longer than expected. Colour feels minor, yet it often reflects quiet processes inside the body. When stools turn clay or putty coloured, it can point toward the system that handles…
A 12-year-old chess prodigy, Sergey Sklokin, stunned the chess world by defeating reigning world champion D. Gukesh at the FIDE World Blitz Championship 2025. Despite a significant rating difference, Sklokin displayed remarkable composure and strategic skill, outlasting the champion in a tense battle. This victory, coupled with his prior achievements, signals the emergence of a…
