Life & Fitness

Lamayuru/ picture credit: Panchali Dey Lamayuru was not on our itinerary. The entire Leh trip was planned all of a sudden. I and three of my friends visited it during the month of September, and had some places narrowed down in our itinerary. Flight tickets were booked and I was excited to visit one of…

For Indian travellers, visas often determine not just where you can go, but how easily you can go. So, if any Indian traveller has a valid Japan visa, and is not aware of its true potential, read on to find more. Japan’s move to introduce an eVISA for Indian residents from 1 April 2024 actually…

LED or Light-emitting diode bulbs are household things these days. These have become the dominant technology for lighting thanks to their energy efficiency and long life values. There’s no doubt that LED lights have revolutionised the way we illuminate homes and workplaces across the globe. However, the question here is do these LEDs emit harmful…

Imagine earning INR 42 lakh a year – enough to buy a decent car, a dream vacation, and some Instagram flexes – yet being unhappy. That’s the raw confession from Shivam Lakhanpal, a former corporate employee-turned-standup comedian, whose viral video on social media is striking a chord with many burnt-out professionals. “The measure of a…

David Beckham’s insights on permitting children to stumble are particularly poignant in light of his family’s well-documented hurdles. This perspective emphasizes that effective parenting requires granting autonomy, even when decisions seem unwise. When David Beckham once said, “Let your children make mistakes,” it sounded calm and wise. Today, that line carries more weight. With the…

How to remove makeup stains from clothes: Easy tricks that work (Image source: AI-Generated) Makeup can help you look your best, but what about that unexpected stain on your clothing? Whether it’s foundation smudged on the collar of your shirt, a bright lipstick stain, or a rectangular patch of eyeliner on your favourite top, these…

Pollution is one of the issues that cities across the world are facing, for which many have been implementing measures to deal with it. Hazy skylines, irritated throats, while the constant hum of traffic that never quite stops. For millions living in these cities, pollution is that issue that they need to deal with on…

A Florida couple is embroiled in a legal battle with a fertility clinic after receiving quite devastating news: the baby they welcomed through IVF is not biologically theirs. This shocking discovery, confirmed by genetic tests, has led to grave worries that their embryos could have been sent to other families. IVF begins with hope, patience,…

Ask any visitor about the specialty of Jim Corbett National Park, the responses will be largely about tigers, thick sal forests, or chilly mist-laden safaris at dawn. But what often slips beneath their notice is the silent force that is responsible for life thriving there, which is water. Long before it was India’s first national…

Indian skin faces unique challenges from pollution and heat, making both day and night routines crucial. While daytime focuses on protection from environmental aggressors, nighttime is dedicated to repair and regeneration. Both are essential for maintaining healthy, glowing skin. If you’ve ever stood in front of your mirror wondering whether your morning routine actually matters…