The soothing sounds of trickling water and the reflections of sunlight and moonlight can transform an ordinary backyard into a relaxing oasis. The sound of moving water can be relaxing, and studies suggest that it can help reduce stress. Moving water also attracts local birds and butterflies, often providing a critical source of water during … Read more
With Krishna Janmashtami 2026 on September 4, homes across the country are gearing up to welcome Lord Krishna with warmth, colour, and devotion. But festive decor does not have to mean expensive shopping trips or elaborate showpieces bought just for the occasion. A little imagination, few things already lying around the house, and a handful … Read more
Kedarling Balakrishna Uchaganve never planned to become a shooter. When he joined the Indian Army in 2018, his goals were simple: get a stable job, support his farming family and serve the country. Shooting was not even part of his plans. Today, the 27-year-old Naib Subedar of the 27 Madras Regiment is preparing to represent … Read more
Tax-loss harvesting remains one of the most effective strategies for reducing your tax liability. However, maximizing this strategy requires a clear understanding of what rules have shifted and what structural frameworks remain identical to prior years. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, widely known as OBBBA, introduced an array of shifts that impacted wealth management, … Read more
A name can be more than a distinctive choice for a child; it can also carry a meaning that reflects qualities parents value. Names linked with bravery and leadership can evoke confidence, resilience, wisdom and the ability to stand up for others. Whether parents prefer a timeless classic such as Alexander, a short name such … Read more
Can you guess India’s salt capital? Here’s the state and the story behind its title We reach for it without thinking. A pinch goes into dal, another finds its way into a salad, and suddenly a meal tastes right.Salt is such a basic part of everyday life that its journey from a natural source to … Read more
FILE – Feminist Gloria Steinem speaks at a rally organized by Women’s March NYC in New York on Jan. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File) In the late 1950s, Gloria Steinem, a young American journalist travelled to India and spent two years here. She was far from the feminist movement she would later help define, … Read more
Former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is escorted by DEA agents at Manhattan Heliport, in New York, on Jan. 5, 2026. Adam Gray/Reuters Attorneys representing former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro petitioned a U.S. federal judge on Sept. 2 to dismiss drug trafficking charges against him, arguing that his position as the head of a sovereign country should give … Read more
For Ankur Bhattacharjee, table tennis was never the sport he first dreamed of playing. Like many Indian children, he was drawn to cricket. But a decision by his family when he was just nine years old changed the course of his life. Years later, that reluctant beginning has turned into a remarkable sporting journey. The … Read more
Behind the diamond-paned windows of her Surrey home lies something far more personal than a pretty English garden. For over three decades, Dame Judi Dench has quietly turned six acres of her countryside estate into a living memorial, planting a tree for every friend and family member she has lost along the way. What began … Read more