In a major legal update, a US federal court has ruled to block $100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling it an unlawful tax that only Congress can impose. This means, thousands of Indians dreaming of studying, working or relocating to the United States, their journey has become more dicey. As per a Reuters report, a U.S….
Children are not born knowing how to silence themselves. In the beginning, they are astonishingly open. They cry when they are hungry, shout when they are angry, cling when they are afraid and light up when they are happy. Feelings move through them without filters. But as they grow, many children begin to learn a…
A 79-year-old great-grandmother has appealed to have a nationwide ban from all Sainsbury’s and Argos stores lifted, saying she is “not that sort of person” and that the decision has made grocery shopping much more difficult. According to a report by the Mirror, the woman claims her nearest alternative supermarket is much farther from her…
Lord Jagannath and his siblings undergo a 15-day “illness” period after a sacred bath, a ritual known as Anasara. During this time, the deities are secluded and treated with medicinal pastes and repainted, mirroring ancient quarantine practices. Devotees visit the Alarnath Temple, believing Lord Jagannath manifests there. This tradition culminates in the Navajouban Darshan, preparing…
A house name will serve as an identifying mark for years, maybe even for decades, or even centuries, depending on whether the house was bought by your descendants. Trendy names are appealing to everyone right now but may become outdated very soon as fashion changes. As opposed to that, a timeless house name will always…
There is something comforting about the monsoon that naturally draws us towards food. A plate of hot pakoras, leftover curry waiting for dinner, freshly cut fruit on the kitchen counter or a pot of cooked rice cooling by the window all seem perfectly ordinary on a rainy day. But beneath the season’s cool breeze lies…
Many parents believe punishment teaches responsibility, but psychology distinguishes between guilt and shame. Guilt focuses on behaviour: I did something wrong. Shame targets identity: There is something wrong with me. Research by psychologist June Tangney has consistently found that guilt is more likely to encourage positive behaviour, while chronic shame is associated with anxiety, avoidance…
Renowned artist Edvard Munch believed paintings possess a unique power to capture the depths of human emotion, a feat he felt photography, even in its advanced state, couldn’t fully achieve. His famous quote, comparing the camera to a brush, highlights painting’s ability to delve into the ‘Heaven or Hell’ of our inner lives – our…
British interiors are well-known for their sophisticated charm, functional design, and cosy comfort. Even though grand country houses or Victorian townhouses are quite unlike Indian homes, many design ideas for British interiors can be easily applied to Indian spaces. Such ideas as layered lighting, cosy reading areas, classic wooden furniture, and floral prints will add…
Arriving 20 minutes early for all meetings, dinners, and appointments has been regarded as a mark of discipline and respectfulness. Nevertheless, based on psychological insights, there are certain individuals who feel the urge to arrive early because of an underlying emotional issue that makes them fear that being late may inconvenience other people, and as…
