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His work earned him the name “Gandhi of architecture.” Laurie Baker believed a house did not have to be expensive to be beautiful. At a time when concrete and steel were often seen as the symbols of modern construction, the British-born architect turned to local bricks, traditional building methods and the natural surroundings to design … Read more

A name can serve as a small reminder of the qualities parents wish to celebrate in their child. From Valentina and Audrey to Veer and Dhriti, these names connect with ideas of bravery, determination, steadfastness and confidence. Whether inspired by their literal meanings or cultural associations, each offers a distinctive way to symbolise inner strength. … Read more

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Diana Fox Carney disembark a government plane as they arrive in Sydney, Australia, on March 3, 2026. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld The wife of Prime Minister Mark Carney—Diana Fox Carney—has been appointed Canada’s first Ocean Envoy, an honorary position that will focus on ocean conservation and the economy of coastal … Read more

For Dhara Shah, the day she went into labour was supposed to be the beginning of a new chapter. She and her husband had spent months waiting to meet their baby. But after 27 hours of labour, a series of severe medical complications changed her life forever. Sharing her story on Instagram through her account, … Read more

Choosing a name for a baby carries a weight that goes far beyond simple preference, and for many Indian families, that weight is best balanced by turning to the Vedas, the oldest and most revered scriptures in Hindu tradition. Names drawn from the Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda carry centuries of spiritual resonance, often tied … Read more

The Bank of England (BoE) kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75 percent on Sept. 17 but signaled it could tighten policy if persistently higher energy prices driven by the Middle East conflict fuel broader inflation pressures. Global energy prices have risen sharply since July, driven by events in the Middle East and the war in … Read more

IIT Madras alumnus clears UPSC, joins civil services, then walks away: ‘Things take a toll’ Clearing UPSC is a goal that many aspirants spend years working towards. But after achieving that goal and entering government service, some may still find themselves questioning whether the career is right for them. Bharani Vlsvss, an IIT Madras alumnus … Read more

Kishori Kudecha did not grow up as an athlete, and she did not start running in her twenties or thirties either. At the age of 60, this homemaker, mother of two, and grandmother of three decided to take up running, a decision that has since turned into a full-blown second life built around fitness and … Read more

The fewer financial decisions I have to make on a daily basis, the better. That’s why I love automatic payments. Uuganbayar/Shutterstock Creditors, especially banks and credit card issuers, are unbelievably sensitive about whether you pay your bills on time. So is your credit score. One slip-up could cost you dearly if it means that you … Read more

For the employee behind a recent Reddit post, losing a job was difficult enough. What made the experience harder, he said, was the timing and the way the termination was handled. He claimed that his company informed him about his firing just two days before Diwali, leaving him deeply affected by the experience. Six months … Read more