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A massive banyan tree in Bihar’s Munger district has been scientifically dated to approximately 700 years old, making it the world’s oldest accurately dated specimen. Researchers employed radiocarbon dating on wood samples, a technique usually for archaeology, to establish its age. 700 year old Banyan Tree in Munger, Bihar (Photo: PIB) Some trees don’t just…

Monsoon is considered one of the best seasons to explore India by train. With rains, the countryside gets covered in green, rivers swell and waterfalls come back to life. Imagine enjoying the beauty of monsoons without worrying about traffic jams, slippery roads or long drives; all because you are inside Vande Bharat trains. Many travellers…

How different are IB and CBSE? Which board is better for your child? Academic performance plays a big role in determining future opportunities for children. Gone are the days when parents used to enroll their children in the nearest possible school. With competition getting sky high, parents are considering every single factor when it comes…

Actor siblings Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem have curated a Mumbai home brimming with personality and warmth. Their artistic abode showcases bold Mughal-inspired floral wallpaper from ceiling to floor, a unique cane chandelier adding a wave-like charm, and vintage trunks ingeniously repurposed as center tables. Playful doodle art cushions further enhance the inviting and eclectic…

Ritu Kumar rarely finds herself at the centre of a controversy. For decades, she’s been one of the biggest names in Indian fashion, credited with bringing traditional textiles, hand embroidery and forgotten crafts back into the spotlight. Which is exactly why a comment she made during a recent podcast has left so many people stunned.The…

Maharashtra is a fascinating state dotted with some incredible historic forts. There are forts standing proudly on hilltops, and then there are forts in Maharashtra that make you wait for the mighty sea to allow you permission to explore. This is my experience visiting one of the lesser-known gems in Alibag named Kolaba Fort which…

Birds are far more intelligent than they are often given credit for. A landmark study by researchers at the University of Washington, published in the peer-reviewed journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, found that American crows can recognise individual human faces and remember them for years, particularly after positive or negative encounters. The study…

Yogi Sadhguru offers a fresh perspective on marriage, explaining its origins in the need for stable child-rearing rather than tradition. He notes that questioning marriage is common during hormonal youth but less so in childhood or later life. Sadhguru advises against planning for divorce, emphasizing that successful marriages stem from personal integrity, honesty about needs,…

Being manipulated in a relationship is not always obvious. In many cases, it does not look like open control or dramatic conflict. Instead, it can show up in subtle ways that leave you confused, drained, and constantly second-guessing yourself. Psychologist Ziad Roumy said in a social media video recently that this is especially common when…

Bettas are one of the brightest freshwater fish with long and bright fins. They can be found in colours such as blue, red, white, purple, and even metallic colours. At the same time, guppies are much smaller and more colourful. Male guppies have bright tails with various patterns, which can be either spotted, striped or…