Some streets are meant to get you from one place to another. And then there are those that make you stop mid-walk, pull out your phone, and say, “Wait, I need a picture of this.” India has plenty of them. From colourful old neighbourhoods and flower-filled lanes to streets lined with colonial architecture and bustling … Read more
Cricket fans have watched Virat Kohli evolve for over a decade, but this particular transformation has little to do with his batting average. The same man once known for fiery send-offs, aggressive celebrations and a temper that flared at the smallest provocation now carries himself with a visible sense of calm, both on the field … Read more
Neal Bakshi is an American author, entrepreneur and spiritual life coach who has found himself in the spotlight after claiming that he was detained and questioned while re-entering the US following a holiday. Who is Neal Bakshi? Bakshi was born and raised in the United States and comes from an Indian immigrant family. His parents … Read more
Neelakurinji bloom (Canva) Munnar, once again has turned into an unusual shade of blue and purple, thanks to the rare Neelakurinji bloom this September. The rare Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) has burst into bloom across parts of the hill station after nearly 12 years. The present flowering is being reported around Chokramudi and the Mattupetty–Korandakkad hills … Read more
We are seeing a clear change in how people think about their skin today. Skincare is slowly moving from being something people turn to when there is a visible concern to something they think about as part of their everyday health and well-being.For a long time, skin protection was largely reduced to sunscreen. Sunscreen is … Read more
Low-voltage exterior lighting systems are available in many styles and sizes. Dreamstime/TCA To brighten decks, patios, walkways, and garden paths, use a low-voltage lighting system, and provide safety and security while it focuses on your landscape and illuminates the dark areas. Use it to highlight an ornamental tree or other feature in your yard so … Read more
Yashoda Lodhi (Photo: Yashoda Lodhi/ YouTube) Leading a change in non-ordinary things, standing apart from the rest, while showing courage, determination, and shunning the shackles of stereotypes, are actually the principles that lead the nation towards progress.Yashoda Lodhi, popularly known as the Dehati Madam on YouTube, is one of those special inspiring women who lead … Read more
Extraordinary journey of Lisa Sthalekar (@lsthalekar/Instagram) The world knows Lisa Sthalekar as one of the finest all-rounders in women’s cricket. But only few are aware of her initial journey which began not in Australia but in an orphanage of Pune, India. Few cricket journeys have travelled as far as that of Lisa Sthalekar who was … Read more
The TOI Social Impact Summit 2026, presented by Malabar Gold & Diamonds and powered by the Reliance Foundation, was held in Taj Lands End, Mumbai, early this month, bringing together an eminent cross-section of leaders from business, government, and the social sector to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping India’s social development. The two-day summit … Read more
I have wonderful news for anyone who has spent the summer looking through dirty windows while steadfastly refusing to wash them. You weren’t procrastinating. You were waiting for September. I realize this may sound suspiciously convenient, but some household chores really do make more sense when summer is winding down and cooler weather is on … Read more