In most parts of India, east-facing and north-facing homes are generally considered the most comfortable because they receive softer and more balanced sunlight. East-facing homes enjoy pleasant morning sun, while north-facing homes typically receive indirect natural light and remain relatively cooler throughout the day. South- and west-facing homes can receive stronger sunlight and more heat,…
Representative image (AI-generated) When most people hear the word ‘trillion’, it is difficult to grasp just how large that number really is.A million sounds huge. A billion sounds almost unimaginable. But a trillion is an entirely different scale.The question has taken centre stage after Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire, a milestone driven by…
Disappointment is one of the first real lessons childhood hands a person. A missed birthday party. A lost match. A rejected friendship. A promise that does not hold. Parents spend a lot of energy trying to protect children from that feeling, smoothing it over, fixing it fast, or stepping in before it can sting too…
Four members of the pro-Palestinian activist group Palestine Action have been handed lengthy prison sentences for their role in a 2024 raid on an Elbit Systems UK factory near Bristol that caused more than £1.2 million (over $1.5 million) in damage.In a landmark ruling, the court found that the offences carried a “terrorism connection”, believed…
The pressure to please others often stifles creativity, pushing creators towards safe, trend-driven content. Oscar Wilde’s assertion that art is the ultimate individualism highlights how true art stems from the maker’s unique vision, not public demand. In today’s algorithm-driven world, this warning about chasing approval is more relevant than ever. There is a strange pressure…
Veteran banker Uday Kotak reacted to SpaceX’s blockbuster Wall Street debut, saying that the company’s massive valuation does not fit traditional ways of valuing businesses.In a post on X, Kotak wrote, “SpaceX IPO, listing, and beyond, is a true test for capitalism. The valuation does not fit any traditional matrix and is a huge bet…
There was a time when summer in India came with its own quiet rhythm. Kitchens turned lighter, grandmothers reached for earthen pots, and meals were built around ingredients that cooled the body rather than burdened it. They were common sense, passed down through habit, memory and necessity. Today, much of that wisdom is slipping away….
A teacher injured during a knife attack at a Manchester secondary school has been praised for protecting students after intervening when violence erupted inside a classroom.Maysum Abdullah, 27, is a teacher at Co-op Academy Manchester who has been hailed as a hero for stepping in to protect pupils during a knife attack at the school….
Parents, has this ever happened that your child started crying and then just wouldn’t stop, no matter what measures you take? Many parents start feeling guilty, and question themselves, “Why is my child behaving this way?” However, this behavior does not always mean misbehavior. There are psychological reasons behind those emotions. Why do children struggle…
In our hyper-connected world, true quiet is a rarity, leading to a subtle exhaustion from constant information intake. Spiritual teacher Ram Dass, known for ‘Be Here Now’, suggests that embracing silence allows us to hear our inner voice and the world’s subtle cues. This simple practice, like mindful walking or sitting still, sharpens attention by…
