Life & Style

Although Hebbal has evolved into an important commercial and residential hub; it still offers housing options that are comparatively affordable when viewed against many premium neighbourhoods in North Bengaluru. Strong connectivity through the Hebbal Flyover, proximity to Manyata Tech Park and well-developed social infrastructure contribute to its popularity. Average monthly rent: ₹5,000–₹15,000 (depending on the…

The reasons are familiar, but together they have rewritten childhood. Schedules are fuller. Parents are more cautious. Cities leave less safe open space. Apartment life often means fewer shared grounds, fewer wandering hours and fewer children visible at once. Add screens into the mix, and it becomes easy for indoor entertainment to replace outdoor exploration…

Many doctors treat soda, sweetened iced tea, bottled fruit drinks and energy drinks as the first thing to leave behind, not because they are dramatic, but because they are so easy to overconsume. Studies say frequent sugary-drink intake is linked with negative health consequences, and its guidance on “rethink your drink” ties regular consumption to…

Mention Rajasthan, and people immediately picture deserts and imposing forts. Banswara, however, rips up that stereotype entirely. Fittingly dubbed the “City of a Hundred Islands,” this district in the state’s deep south is awash with rivers, lakes, dense forests, and undulating hills. Banswara is also deeply rooted in tribal heritage, which is home to the…

In Japan, lunch is rarely treated as a disposable pause between lessons. School lunches are a formal part of education, with almost all elementary and junior high schools providing them, and the meals are linked to nutrition education or shokuiku. According to research published on PubMed, school children are responsible for serving lunch and clearing…

Smell or fragrance is one of the most important senses that has an ability to evoke memories, scenes and influence emotions. Smells have the ability to shape travel experiences too. Unlike sounds or sights, certain smells can take you back in time before you’re consciously aware of them, triggering an emotional reaction, a childhood memory,…

Have you ever had one of those moments that stayed in your mind for days?Not because something dramatic happened, but because it felt strangely meaningful.Maybe you were going through a tough time and suddenly felt calmer. Maybe you kept seeing the same sign everywhere you looked. Or perhaps a dream felt so real that you…

Harsh Goenka, chairman of RPG Enterprises, which belongs to one of India’s oldest business dynasties, often puts out short musings on life and decision-making. Forbes estimates his net worth to be $2.7 billion earned over decades of business expansion in sectors like tyres, infrastructure and power transmission. Outside of business, his social media posts are…

Jigar Naik with his mother Apoorva Naik. (Image Courtesy: Dainik Bhaskar) Every time Apoorva Naik sat down at her sewing machine, she wasn’t just stitching clothes. She was stitching together hope. That machine became her family’s lifeline, paying school fees, covering daily expenses, and keeping alive a dream that once seemed out of reach. Today,…

Summer eating looks refreshing on the surface, but it can quietly leave the body feeling uncomfortable. Between dehydration, fried snacks, sugary cold drinks and irregular meal timings, digestion often slows down in hot weather, leading to bloating, heaviness and that tight, uneasy feeling in the stomach. The body naturally craves lighter, water-rich foods during this…