“I lost my hands that day, but I never lost…”: A driver’s heartbreaking journey from a life-changing accident to rebuilding his life for his family

For Avinash Rathod, life changed in a matter of seconds. A routine day at a construction site turned into a life-threatening accident that left him without both hands. But what followed was not a story of giving up. It was a story of fear, family, faith and the determination to begin again. Rathod shared his … Read more

Psychology says people who feel uncomfortable when someone is too kind to them aren’t ungrateful: What makes receiving affection difficult

AI representation/ChatGPT Someone offers to help you with a difficult task. You immediately say, “No, no, I’ll manage.” A friend compliments you, and you explain why the shirt was not that good looking. A loved one says, “You can always talk to me,” but you change the subject. Someone gives you a thoughtful gift, and … Read more

Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump’s Order to Stop Funding DEI Initiatives in Education

A federal judge struck down a policy implemented by the Trump administration that required the Department of Education ​to end millions of dollars in grants for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Boston District Judge Angel Kelley on Thursday ruled in favor of eight Democrat-led states that had continued to challenge the Education Department policy … Read more

Mayor Zohran Mamdani: New York installs new public bathrooms where doors open automatically after 10 minutes; “This is not a place to scroll,” says Mayor Zohran Mamdani |

Mamdani introducing the toilets (Screengrab) Imagine you’re on a sightseeing spree in New York City and urgently need to use a public bathroom. You step inside the toilet and hear a warning bell at five minutes, another at eight minutes and then, as you cross the 10-minute deadline, the bathroom door automatically opens while you’re … Read more

Shruti Haasan: ‘I would really just love to be a mum’: Shruti Haasan opens up about adoption, PCOS fears and why one doctor changed how she sees motherhood

For years, Shruti Haasan had carried a fear that motherhood might not be possible for her. She had been told from a young age that PCOS could make conception difficult, a message that stayed with her and eventually made the subject of having children difficult to approach. Now, at 40, the actor says a conversation … Read more

“Mera beta puchhta hai, mummy papa ke upar building gir gayi?”: Satya Niketan collapse victim Paramlal’s 5-year-old son still waits for him; family struggles to survive without its only earner

Paramlal Kori, a 30-year-old welder, was one of the victims of the PG collapse. (Photo courtesy: Story Lives) For Paramlal Kori’s five-year-old son, his father has not died. His mother has told him that his father has gone far away for work. Paramlal, a 37-year-old welder from Harpalpur in Madhya Pradesh, was working in the … Read more

Where dogs are worshipped, monkeys are served feast and cows wear flowers: Unusual animal festivals celebrated worldwide

For travellers looking beyond sightseeing and traditional experiences, festivals can offer a completely different way of understanding a place, its people and its culture. Across the globe, there are several festivals which celebrate animals. These animals are at the centre of celebrations that combine religion, farming, folklore, history and local identity.On this note, let’s have … Read more

Woman quits ‘dream job’ at Deloitte to become content creator: ‘I have no clue’ about 5-year plan

Woman quits ‘dream job’ at Deloitte to become content creator A job can be a major part of a person’s life, but it does not always decide what comes next. Career paths can change as people discover new interests, take up different opportunities or simply realise that their earlier plans no longer fit.A LinkedIn post … Read more

Health Agency Looking at Electromagnetic Fields, Wireless Radiation: RFK Jr.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in Dallas, Texas, on Sept. 9, 2026. Brandon Bell/Getty Images The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is examining electromagnetic fields, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Sept. 17. The department issued a request for researchers and others to provide input on the impact of electromagnetic … Read more

Why adding this nutrient-rich fruit to your diet may be good for you

Dragon fruit contains a genuinely impressive concentration of antioxidant compounds, including betalains, flavonoids, and hydroxycinnamates, all of which help the body neutralise free radicals responsible for cellular damage over time. Betalains, in particular, are the pigments responsible for the fruit’s vivid colour, and research suggests they may offer additional anti-inflammatory benefits beyond their antioxidant properties. … Read more