Shaurya Shikhar: His father was an IIT graduate; Shaurya Shikhar couldn’t crack IIT-JEE – at 26, he surprised him with a ₹55 lakh BMW

A recent LinkedIn post by entrepreneur and content creator Ankur Warikoo is being widely shared for exactly that reason. At its heart is the story of a young man who spent years believing he had fallen short of expectations after failing to clear the IIT-JEE examination. Today, that same person is earning a seven-figure income…

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R. Madhavan’s home is a blend of Indian soul and modern ease: Art inspirations to take away |

R. Madhavan’s Mumbai home reflects his grounded personality, featuring an effortless blend of thoughtful details. Gold accents on the dining set, an all-white bathroom, a serene Buddha statue amidst greenery, and a living room balancing Indian art with contemporary comfort offer inspiring design elements. R. Madhavan’s performance is as unique as his aura on the…

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Quote of the day by Michelangelo: “Beauty is the purgation of superfluities”

Michelangelo believed beauty arises from removing the unnecessary, a concept he embodied in his sculptures. This idea of “purgation of superfluities” remains relevant today, contrasting with our modern “more” culture. Applying this principle to our lives can lead to greater clarity and focus. Michelangelo’s works are quite attractive without having much clutter or incorporating too…

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Quote of the day by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: “Money cannot buy you happiness. It’s knowledge or wisdom that brings you happiness”

While money offers temporary comfort and pleasure, lasting happiness stems from inner knowledge and wisdom. This wisdom helps navigate life’s challenges and find meaning, proving that money is a tool, not the ultimate destination for true contentment. We have all heard it since childhood that money cannot buy happiness. Yet most of us spend most…

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Are you shutting down your child’s curiosity? 4 ways parents unknowingly do so and better ways to respond

A child spends hours drawing, building things, collecting objects, making up stories, or exploring how things work. Adults may sometimes see these activities as “wasting time” compared to academics. But hobbies often reveal a child’s natural curiosity.When parents repeatedly dismiss hobbies as useless, children may start believing that only certain types of learning have value,…

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A plant that calls for defense when it’s being eaten? Study finds common bean plant secretly calls wasps to kill caterpillars on it |

Common bean plants, a global food staple, possess a remarkable defense mechanism. When caterpillars chew their leaves, the plant releases a specific airborne signal, triggered by the insect’s saliva. This scent attracts parasitic wasps, which then eliminate the caterpillar threat, showcasing a silent, sophisticated natural defense system honed over millions of years. They don’t move….

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